FTC may investigate Google in antitrust case
Google’s plan to acquire ITA Software may result in an antitrust probe by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), two sources speaking to Bloomberg said …
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Isis announces Salt Lake City as first trial market
Mobile payments collaborative Isis has announced its first trial market, Salt Lake City. The group, which is comprised of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, plans to …
NOOK subscribers get access to The New York Times’ digital content, too
Late last month, Amazon announced that customers subscribed to The New York Times via its eReader would qualify for a free digital subscription to the …
Issues prompt Twitter to revert site design
Social networking site Twitter has been dealing with some serious performance issues for the past several hours. The problems seemed to begin earlier today when a handful …
Verizon settles government probe for $93.5M
On Tuesday, Verizon Communications agreed to pay $93.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department. Verizon was accused of overcharging the …
Apple exonerated in Cover Flow patent case
A federal judge ruled on Monday that Apple, Inc. did not infringe upon the patents of company Mirror Worlds in the creation of its Cover …
T-Mobile expands 4G HSPA+ network to 10 new markets, speed boost coming soon
T-Mobile on Tuesday announced that its 4G HSPA+ network is now available in 10 new markets including Ames, Iowa; Anderson, Indiana; Battle Creek, Benton Harbor …
Apple weighting lowered in Nasdaq-100; Microsoft, Google raised
NASDAQ on Tuesday announced that it will adjust the weighing of several companies in the NASDAQ-100 index to better reflect their market capitalizations. The NASDAQ-100 index is …
University scientists brings Gmail gag to life [video]
There is quite a bit of Internet showmanship that takes place every year on April 1st. Tech companies and blogs — present company excluded — …
Sprint working on NFC service of its own despite competitors collaboration
According to Bloomberg, U.S. wireless provider Sprint is working on a mobile, touchless payment service based on NFC (Near Field Communications) technology. Sprint’s vice president …
Larry Page takes the reins as Google CEO
Notice anything different with Google today? No? Neither did we. As announced back in January, Google co-founder Larry Page re-assumed his role as CEO of …
Federal grand jury to investigate Apple, Google over app privacy concerns
A new report filed by The Wall Street Journal suggests that New Jersey federal prosecutors are beginning to take a long, hard look at mobile applications. The …
Google places $900M bid for 6,000 Nortel patents
The business of smartphone production is starting to look more like the a John Grisham legal novel. While handset makers try to out-innovate each other …
Sprint responds to controversial 4G speed tests pitting Verizon’s LTE against WiMAX
BGR on Friday reported on a massive 1,000-test 4G speed study conducted by BTIG Research analyst Walter Piecyk and his team. Piecyk’s controversial study found …
AT&T confirms early upgrade price changes for iPhone 4, other smartphones
AT&T has confirmed to BGR that it has made changes to early upgrade pricing for its smartphones. The changes impact customers who wish to upgrade …
Blockbuster’s future up for auction
The fate of Blockbuster is now up for auction. On Monday Blockbuster’s next owner, and future, will be decided. According to Reuters, it’s possible that …
Viber for iPhone gets free text messaging
Viber, the popular iPhone application that allows for free calling to other Viber users, has been updated to version 2.0.1. After applying the update, Viber …
MetroPCS flicks LTE-switch on in Tampa
The nation’s fifth largest wireless provider — MetroPCS — announced the addition of Tampa, Florida to its LTE portfolio. “As we have built-out our 4G …
Amazon set to dabble in mobile payments, report suggests
According to a report filed by Bloomberg, online retail giant Amazon is toying with the idea of launching a mobile payments service. Citing two anonymous sources, the publication notes that the …
Apple, Android see continued growth in U.S. smartphone market share
ComScore has released its latest report on the U.S. smartphone market, and it suggests that Apple’s share of the U.S. OEM market is growing, while …
RBC cuts Motorola forecast citing competition, poor XOOM sales
RBC Capital Markets analyst Mark Sue on Friday cut his price target for Motorola Mobility stock to $33 from his previous target of $38. Sue …
Facebook launches new mobile site
On Friday, Facebook began rolling out its revamped mobile website located at m.facebook.com. The social network says that the updated version of its mobile site …
Time Warner pulls channels from iPad app after network complaints
We’ve just been tipped that Time Warner Cable has begun emailing users of its iPad application, informing them of a looming channel-lineup change. The app …
Apple is running out of iPads
As the iPad 2 continues to float in and out of stock at Apple Stores and third-party retailer locations across the country, retailers are also running …
Apple exploring 3D with multiple cameras
Apple may soon include 3D tech in its devices, according to a recent patent filing. Apple has reportedly filed for a patent with the U.S. …
Samsung and Visa team up for NFC mobile payments at London 2012 Olympics
On Thursday Samsung and Visa announced a new partnership under which the two firms will provide an NFC mobile payment solution before, during, and after …
Acer CEO resigns as company hits rough patch
It appears as though Acer founder Stan Shih will get his wish, as news of CEO Gianfranco Lanci’s resignation could mark the start of a …
Microsoft files complaint against Google with European Commission
Microsoft has filed a complaint with the European Commission in regards to Google’s search operations in the European Union. “Our filing today focuses on a …
BlackBerry Touch (Monaco / Monza) hands-on!
Part of RIM’s upcoming 2011 BlackBerry lineup we leaked in January contained the company’s latest evolution of a full touchscreen device, the BlackBerry Monaco / …
RIM granted access to Intellectual Ventures’ treasure trove of patents
Research In Motion has reached an agreement with Intellectual Ventures that will provide the Canadian BlackBerry manufacturer with access to the company’s library of over 30,000 patents. With other …
