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Twitter's Geotagging Goes Live
[November 20, 2009] Microblogging phenom begins roll-out of geo-aware API, changes essential prompt to reflect new uses of the service.

Facebook Becoming Online Video Hub
[November 20, 2009] New analysis from Nielsen points to growing popularity of social sites as video destinations.

House Panel Moves Closer to Privacy Bill
[November 19, 2009] Lawmakers still struggling to find balance between protecting consumers without slowing commerce.

Nielsen Forecasts Coal in Your Stocking
[November 19, 2009] New survey finds consumer intention to shop online this holiday season on the decline.

FCC Moves to Speed Wireless Buildouts
[November 18, 2009] Declaratory relief ruling gives wireless providers legal recourse when local authorities ignore applications for new infrastructure facilities.

Facebook Adopts Simplified Privacy Policy
[November 18, 2009] New guidelines use easier-to-understand language and aim to satisfy Facebook's agreement with Canadian regulators.

Senate Panel Blasts E-Commerce 'Scams'
[November 18, 2009] Senators hear horror stories of otherwise reputable e-commerce firms using shifty marketing schemes as they mull legislation to curb the practice.

U.S. Cybersecurity Can Halt 80% of Attacks at Best
[November 17, 2009] Senate panel probes ties between cybersecurity and terrorism as uncertainty continues about where authority should reside.

Google Books Still Faces Criticism After Revision
[November 16, 2009] Revised agreement revisits old objections over orphan works, DoJ still investigating.

YouTube to Support High-Res 1080p Videos
[November 13, 2009] Bigger, clearer videos coming to YouTube as Google continues to tinker with monetization strategies.

Google Makes It Official, Grabs VoIP Firm Gizmo5
[November 13, 2009] Latest acquisition brings search giant one step closer to full-scale telephony service.

FCC Mulls Broadband Network for Public Safety
[November 12, 2009] Work on broadband plan continues as commission hears from first responders on how to address shortcomings in critical infrastructure.

Retweet Redux: Twitter's New Feature Hits Snag
[November 12, 2009] Surprise errors derail roll-out of controversial new feature.

Global Internet Ad Spending Stabilizing: IDC
[November 11, 2009] Declines continue, but the research firm looks for recovery in 2010.

Twitter Debuts Native Retweet Feature
[November 11, 2009] Controversy attends Twitter's delivery of a native version of one of its most widely used features.

Feds Facing Daily Cyber Threats, Tight Budgets
[November 10, 2009] New study highlights shortcomings in federal cybersecurity amid White House policy overhaul.

Twitter, LinkedIn Join Forces
[November 10, 2009] Social sites sync up to create two-way flow of communication.

Google Buys Mobile Ad Firm AdMob for $750M
[November 09, 2009] Search giant continues wireless push with deal to acquire firm specializing in mobile display ads.

Murdoch Plans to Pull News Sites From Google
[November 09, 2009] Hell-bent on charging for online news content, media mogul details plans for post-pay-wall Google boycott.

Facebook, MySpace Talk Tough on App Scams
[November 06, 2009] Social networking leaders tighten policies about deceptive ads in third-party apps.

Lawmakers Float Bill to Boost Rural Broadband
[November 06, 2009] House panel set to consider legislation to shift federal funding to broadband service.

NCTA Chief Urges Feds to Rethink Stimulus Plans
[November 05, 2009] Kyle McSlarrow, President of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, argues broadband stimulus program neglects demand side.

Google, Ad Networks Tighten Privacy Controls
[November 05, 2009] New offerings provide more detailed access and control over online data collection.

Does the Internet Really Wreck Your Social Life?
[November 05, 2009] New study seeks to debunk notion that always-on connectivity leads to offline isolation.

Time Warner Looks Ahead to Future Without AOL
[November 04, 2009] With overall profits down, the media giant sees a brighter future ahead of its AOL spinoff and publishing restructuring.

Facebook Rejiggers Privacy Rules Following Probe
[October 29, 2009] Social-networking giant lives up to its agreement with Canadian authorities and now seeks comment from users.

Looking for Reason in the Net Neutrality Debate
[October 29, 2009] Will the FCC be able to find a reasonable definition of "reasonable network management"?

Bartz: Yahoo Will Rise Again
[October 28, 2009] CEO greets analyst community with emphatic promise to revive slumping Internet giant.

Broadband Stimulus Grants Delayed
[October 27, 2009] Heads of agencies overseeing broadband programs flooded with applications, questions from Senate panel.

Citizens Happier Than Ever With e-Gov Sites
[October 27, 2009] New survey highlights progress in government's march to the Internet.


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