Survey: U.S. Spending Least on IT 'Innovation' [June 23, 2009] Microsoft-commissioned survey finds other countries are spending more of their IT budgets with an eye to getting a competitive edge.
When Will PC Sales Rebound? [June 22, 2009] We have more confirmation that Q1 was terrible, but what are the signs for Q2?
Facebook Aims to Simplify Privacy Settings [July 1, 2009] With the policy sharks circling, Facebook plans to offer new tools to give users clearer control over their privacy settings.
Broadband Stimulus Opens With Rural Emphasis [July 1, 2009] Rural Utilities Service offers up almost its whole budget in first application window; Net neutrality groups shout victory.
Net Ushering in Era of War Without Borders [June 30, 2009] Expert sees a new face of cyber warfare forcing 'some of the hardest national security decisions you'll have to make.'
China Delays Controversial Green Dam Filter [June 30, 2009] Postponing the controversial software at the last minute, the government of China left many questions unanswered.
DoJ to Oracle/Sun: Not So Fast, Pardners [June 29, 2009] Fast track approval of the merger is denied, for reasons unclear. Java is likely the source of contention.
U.S. Deplores China's Flawed Green Dam [June 29, 2009] A growing war of words between China and the U.S. grows -- with Google taking the crossfire -- as security flaws remain.
Obama Rounds Out FCC With Baker Nomination [June 25, 2009] UPDATED: Republican would fill the final spot on the five-person agency; Senate confirms Genachowski as chairman.
Davis Not Interested in Obama's Cybersecurity Job [June 24, 2009] Former lawmaker says he's not interested in new White House cybersecurity position, a job that some see as too low on the bureaucratic totem pole to attract someone with real clout.
Civility Creeping Into Net Neutrality Debate? [June 19, 2009] Converging Web and telecom sectors may be coming to understand each other, but deep fissures on Net neutrality issue remain.
Feds Cast a Wide Net for Broadband Projects [June 19, 2009] Official overseeing the broadband grant program stresses interagency coordination, speed in the application process.
Obama Picks IBM Patent Guru to Head USPTO [June 19, 2009] The nomination could see the embattled Patent and Trademark Office receiving a director sympathetic to tech industry issues.
Debate on Mobile Deals Has CTIA at a Crossroads [June 19, 2009] Increasing regulatory scrutiny over deals between device makers and carriers leaves trade association's members with conflicting views.