Secondhand PCs Go Unused Despite Demand [November 26, 2008] The refurbished marketplace is stymied due to a wide swath of issues, impacting the availability of systems to emerging markets.
Motorola Slips in Worldwide Sales [November 25, 2008] Even market leaders Nokia and Samsung are challenged by economic pressures, according to a new report.
IAB: Online Ad Spending Leveling Off [November 24, 2008] After several years of stout growth, Web advertising is beginning to feel a hit from the economic meltdown.
ID Thieves Hit Federal Credit Unions, Consumers [November 26, 2008] Sophisticated crooks are charged with filching funds from credit unions for the Senate, Navy and State Department while stealing millions from consumers' home equity lines of credit.
Obama, Pentagon Suffer Security Breaches [November 21, 2008] Gaps in policy may have led to separate incidents at Verizon Wireless and the Department of Defense, industry observers say.
FCC's Martin: Open Networks Becoming the Norm [November 19, 2008] On the eve of a new administration, the FCC chairman reflects on his tenure and looks ahead to unfinished business.
Why Can't Government Be More Like the Internet? [November 18, 2008] Google CEO Eric Schmidt pushes an innovation-themed policy agenda and offers an impassioned call for Washington to reform the way it does business.
Narrowband on the Decline in the U.S. [November 17, 2008] Dial-up sheds users in a number of U.S. states, but the nation continues being outpaced globally.
Better Prospects Ahead for Net Neutrality? [November 14, 2008] A new Congress prepares to take up an old issue. But a new administration and market factors could make this the year the advocates get the votes.
Cisco Faces Down Questions on China Record [November 13, 2008] Can the networking giant really change the world? CEO Chambers says it's already trying to do just that, but shareholders push for human rights oversight.
Obama Names Tech Execs to Transition Team [November 6, 2008] With an eye to reshaping America's technology policy, the president-elect taps two tech notables to architect his administration.
Where's Yahoo Left After Google Breakup? [November 6, 2008] With a major government lawsuit looming, Google calls off a controversial ad partnership. What happened?
Who Will Be Obama's CTO? [November 5, 2008] At least one observer thinks Google's Eric Schmidt could be tapped.
Tech's Eyes Turn Now to Obama, Dems [November 5, 2008] The new administration promises change, but how will that play with the IT and Internet industry's agenda?
FCC Gives Thumbs-Up to White Spaces [November 4, 2008] After contentious lobbying, the commission moves to open access to unused spectrum for new wireless devices.
Feds OK Verizon, Sprint Deals With Some Caveats [November 4, 2008] An FCC sign-off on the Alltel acquisition means Verizon will become the No. 1 U.S. carrier, while Sprint's WiMAX effort also gets a major thumbs-up.
Verizon Wireless-Alltel Merger Moves Forward [October 31, 2008] But Verizon's grab for market dominance comes with the DoJ's largest-ever divestiture requirement before it signs off.
Study: e-Gov Sites' Usability on the Rise [October 28, 2008] Citizen's satisfaction continues to improve as government agencies gradually get with the digital program.