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More Americans Haunted by the Ghost of Phone Bills Past Due
3:10PM 1/30/2012
Far too many customers aren't paying their phone bills on time, if you ask the phone companies. Three of the top four submitters to third-party collection agencies are major telephone carriers. And the reasons why should come as no surprise.
Study Confirms Many of Us Go Online for No Reason
8:36AM 12/02/2011
For anyone who needed official word, a new study confirms that many of us %u2014 and the majority of young adults %u2014 go online for no good reason at all. The report from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project found that on any given day, 53 percent of 18 to 29 year-olds go online just to have fun or pass time.
The Obama administration laid out plans Monday to work aggressively with other nations to make the Internet more secure, enable law enforcement to work closely on cybercrime and ensure that citizens everywhere have the freedom to express themselves online.
Should Netflix Stream Its Video Biz Into the U.K.?
7:30AM 5/05/2011
Company News, Media, Netflix, Stocks in the News, Market News, Investment
Netflix is enjoying a period of rapid expansion, riding on the popularity of DVD-by-mail and online video streaming. The question for investors is: What's next? Netflix has signaled that it plans to expand abroad, and the U.K. is a likely target. But is Britain ready for Netflix?
Is Walmart's Grocery Delivery Service a Bad Idea?
9:30AM 4/25/2011
Like any number of retailers before it, Walmart has decided to experiment with the home delivery of groceries. The "Walmart To Go" service, which is being tested in San Jose, Calif., offers goods similar to those available from other Internet-based home-delivery services like Fresh Direct.
Beware of Work-at-Home Schemes That Promise Internet Riches
8:00AM 4/12/2011
It sounds appealing, doesn't it? Set up your own Internet business, and make money from home. And you'll only have to pay $1,200 to $1,700 to learn how to do it.
Unfortunately, some offers are just to be good to be true. That's why Boise, Idaho-based Accelerated Mentoring, a company that sells...
After Blockbuster Buyout, Will Dish Take on Netflix in Streaming Video War?
4:00PM 4/06/2011
Company News, Media, Netflix, Blockbuster, Comcast, Market News
Most subscribers to Dish Network probably picked the satellite television provider based on its low cost. But now that Dish has purchased the library of one-time movie rental powerhouse Blockbuster, it's poised to compete with the likes of Netflix for the streaming-video market.
Does Larry Page Have What It Takes to Lead Google Again?
10:15PM 4/01/2011
Company News, Technology, Investing, Google , Market News, Investment
Google co-founder Larry Page is set to take over as the search giant's new CEO on Monday. But some worry he may not have the management skills to steer the Internet's most powerful company. After all, early investors made him step down as Google's first CEO in 2001. Will he fare better the second time around?
Google Privacy Settlement Unlikely to Cause Big Change
8:00AM 4/01/2011
Google has agreed to a privacy program -- including independent audits, but no monetary fees -- to settle Federal Trade Commission privacy charges around its Buzz service. Consumer protection groups say the deal isn't strong enough to lead to widespread change.
Internet Rivalry: Microsoft Accuses Google of Antitrust Activity
6:00PM 3/31/2011
In its first government complaint against a rival, Microsoft has accused Google of antitrust behavior in Europe. The European Commission is investigating the search giant after smaller websites alleged that Google was unfairly burying them in search results.
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