Netbooks start raising the stakes

The standard desktop computer is about as popular as swine flu these days, with all the major innovations happening in the laptop and netbook segment.

Verizon Wireless to pay $25M for spurious fees

(AP) -- Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay $25 million to the U.S. government and at least $52.8 million in refunds to customers who inadvertently racked up data charges on their phones over the last three years, federal ...

Legislation restricting Internet access

Laws aimed at tackling illegal use of wireless internet connections are restricting attempts to increase broadband access, according to research published today.

FCC unveiling sweeping national broadband plan (Update)

(AP) -- More corners of the country would have high-speed Internet access and existing connections would become much faster under a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy that is being unveiled Tuesday.

Starbucks: Free Wi-Fi at 6,700 US sites

(AP) -- Starbucks Corp. will begin offering unlimited free wireless Internet access at all company-operated U.S. locations starting July 1, part of an ongoing effort to bring more customers in the door.

Obama: Government, business help shape US future

(AP) -- President Barack Obama says the American government has a responsibility to make the U.S. the best place in the world to do business, but companies have a responsibility to invest in the nation's future by keeping ...

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