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UPDATE 3-US court rejects FCC cable ownership limit
WASHINGTON - A U.S. court struck down a rule limiting a cable company to no more than 30 percent of the pay television market, a victory for companies like Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) that could spark a wave of industry mergers.
UPDATE 2-US court throws out FCC cable ownership limit
WASHINGTON - A U.S. court on Friday struck down a rule limiting a cable company to no more than 30 percent of the subscription television market, a victory for companies like Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) that could spark a wave of consolidation in the industry.
Sony adds wireless e-reader as Kindle rival
Sony Corp unveiled its first wireless electronic reader, challenging Amazon.com Inc's momentum in the growing digital book market.
Sony debuts wireless reader priced at $399
Sony Corp on Tuesday launched its first wireless electronic reader, a move to challenge Amazon.com Inc's recent dominance of the growing digital book market.
AT&T says had no role in iPhone Google app rejection
AT&T Inc, the exclusive carrier for the iPhone, on Friday said it played no role in a decision by Apple Inc to reject Google Inc's voice application on the popular handset.
Daily Wrap Up - August 21 Tech
A majority of college-bound students getting reading for the coming school semester are a preferring to steer away from Mac laptops, a new study reveals. Instead, students are leaning toward affordable netbooks from a variety of manufacturers, according to Retrevo, a consumer electronics website, that conducted the study.
U.S. wants to define broadband, opens wireless inquiry
U.S. telecommunications regulators on Thursday sought public comment on how to define broadband, a step that could impact how the industry delivers Internet services to consumers.
Daily Wrap Up - August 20 Tech
Apple is speculated to roll out a new Apple TV within the next several months, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Apple has strong incentive to build a new set-top if it decides to offer a subscription service for iTunes video.
AT&T sued by agency for age discrimination
AT&T Inc has been sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which accused the largest U.S. phone company of age discrimination for refusing to rehire previously retired workers over age 40.
AT&T sued by U.S. agency for age discrimination
AT&T Inc has been sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which accused the largest U.S. phone company of age discrimination for refusing to rehire previously retired workers over age 40.
Microsoft legal chief sees risk in Yahoo deal
Microsoft Corp has confidently described its planned search advertising deal with Yahoo Inc as a win-win, but the software company's legal chief is prepared to concede that the outcome is not certain.
Apple to offer iPhone through Verizon, how about AT&T?
Apple might be close to announcing a partnership with Verizon Wireless so that the data-centric iPhone will be offered through a new wireless provider, giving the public the an option of a choice of wireless providers besides AT&T, according to UBS Investment Research analyst Maynard Um.
Mid-Day Minute - July 29 Tech
Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc inked a 10-year Web search deal to better compete against market leader Google Inc but stopped short of combining their display advertising businesses.
Verizon Wireless, Qualcomm in mobile venture
Verizon Wireless and Qualcomm Inc are forming a joint venture to offer machine-to-machine wireless services to companies in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and utilities.
Vodafone tells gloomy AGM no T-Mobile sale process
Vodafone said on Tuesday there was no sale process underway for Deutsche Telekom'sT-Mobile UK subsidiary, at a gloomy annual meeting overshadowed by economic and performance concerns.
Vodafone reports in-line sales, reiterates outlook
Vodafone , the world's largest mobile phone firm by revenues, reported a slight decline in organic sales, in line with muted market expectations, as strength in India and Africa compensated for European weakness.
Daily Wrap Up - Tech - July 23
Microsoft released fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday which missed Wall Street estimates and reported its first decline in full-year revenue in the company's 34-year history. For the quarter ended June 30, the software giant reported earnings of $3.05 billion, or 34 cents a share, down from $4.3 billion, or 46 cents a share, a year earlier
Mid-Day Minute - July 23
Home sales heat up, Dow breaks 9,000, Ford reports profit
Midday Minute - Tech - July 23
AT&T Inc posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly profit as strong sales of Apple Inc's iPhone helped boost wireless subscriber growth. Some analysts are concerned that the company's dependence on the iPhone for much of its growth raised concerns about what would happen if it lost its exclusive rights to sell the phone in the U.S.
AT&T profit and revenue beat Street
AT&T Inc on Thursday posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly profit as strong sales of Apple Inc's iPhone helped boost wireless subscriber growth.
AT&T profit falls but iPhone helps mobile
AT&T Inc on Thursday posted a smaller quarterly profit but revenue exceeded estimates as strong sales of Apple Inc's iPhone helped boost wireless subscriber growth, sending its shares up 4 percent in early trade.
Plastic Logic to use AT&T network for new e-reader
Plastic Logic plans to use AT&T Inc's 3G network as the wireless connection for the new electronic reader it plans to launch next year, the closely-held company said on Wednesday.
Court defers to FCC on phone line access rules
A U.S. court decided on Friday against tinkering with regulations governing telephone lines largely controlled by AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications Inc .
Stock futures lower after GE, BofA quarterly results
Stock index futures fell on Friday after General Electric Co's quarterly earnings sank and Google Inc, despite beating profit expectations, pointed to weaker advertising and revenue growth.
New GM will “show you†results: CEO
General Motors Co. emerged from bankruptcy today, with chief executive officer Fritz Henderson saying the top priorities for the company will be “customers, cars, and culture.â€
AT&T takes issue with antitrust criticism
Telecommunications giant AT&T struck back on Wednesday at Sen. Herb Kohl, chair of a congressional antitrust panel, saying the lawmaker's concerns about a lack of competition in the wireless industry were unfounded.
Justice Deptartment eyeing telecom probe: report
The U.S. Justice Department has begun looking at big telecom companies such as AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications to try to determine if they have abused their market power, the Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition on Monday.
U.S. Justice Dept eyeing telecom probe: report
The U.S. Justice Department has begun looking at big telecom companies such as AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications to try to determine if they have abused their market power, the Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition on Monday.
U.S. Justice Dept said eyeing telecom giants
The U.S. Justice Department has begun looking at big telecom companies to try to determine if they have abused their market power, the Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition on Monday.
U.S. Justice Department eyeing telecom probe: report
The U.S. Justice Department has begun looking at big telecom companies to try to determine if they have abused their market power, the Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition on Monday.