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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Huawei asks for government investigation; wants to sell telecom equipment in U.S.
Looking to assuage the previously expressed concerns of some lawmakers, Chinese telecom juggernaut Huawei is asking for a formal U.S. government investigation into its businesses. …
FCC calls for Verizon probe into thousands of dropped 9-1-1 calls
In a letter sent last Thursday to the nation’s top wireless carrier, the Federal Communications Commission is calling for an investigation into thousands of dropped emergency calls placed …
Windows Phone 7 data hog bug identified by Microsoft; fix in the works
Last week, BGR reported on a bug within the Windows Phone 7 operating system that resulted in superfluous data being uploaded over 3G networks. The …
Microsoft investigates superfluous data transmissions in Windows Phone 7
Following several reports of Windows Phone 7 devices sporadically transmitting “huge chunks” of seemingly superfluous data via 3G, Microsoft told the BBC that it is …
EU to investigate Google for anticompetitive advertising practices
Bloomberg is reporting that European Union antitrust regulators are preparing to launch an investigation aimed at concluding whether or not search giant Google “imposes exclusivity obligations on …
Eight U.S. senators call for investigation of Huawei equipment sale to Sprint
The Washington Post is reporting that eight Republican U.S. senators are trying to block the sale of telecommunications equipment from Chinese manufacturer Huawei to U.S. wireless provider Sprint Nextel. …
Samsung investigates high cancer rates at chipmaking plants
Samsung, the world’s largest manufacturer of flash memory chips, announced today it is launching an independent investigation into high rates of cancer amongst its employees. …
FCC unsatisfied and troubled by Verizon Wireless' response regarding its ETF and $1.99 phantom data fee
In a scathing one page response, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn cut Verizon Wireless to its knees by saying the answers the wireless carrier provided in …
FCC opens investigation into Apple's rejection of Google Voice apps
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the FCC has begun investigating Apple’s rejection of Google’s official Google Voice application and the subsequent removal of …
Intel fined 1.45 billion by the EU for anti-competitive practices; will appeal decision
Intel faces a record 1.45 billion fine imposed by the EU on Tuesday for alleged anti-competitive practices designed to muscle its rival AMD out of …
SEC begins investigation into Apple / Jobs health disclosure
File this one under “duh”. With all of the commotion caused by Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ announcement earlier this month, it was only a matter …
