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Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 05/17/2013

The Circuit: Pentagon approves Apple devices for employee use
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: FCC chair nominee will sell holdings in AT&T, Verizon

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:10 PM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:14 PM ET, 05/16/2013

The Circuit: Consumer groups raise competition concerns over unlimited app streaming
By Hayley Tsukayama
Wireless companies warm to the idea of letting some apps stream unlimited video, but there may be a downside.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:14 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 05/14/2013

The Circuit: Federal judges to discuss patent system at National Press Club
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: The Justice Department secretly took AP phone records, and BlackBerry has a new phone.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:29 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 05/13/2013

The Circuit: Amazon introduces its own currency, Amazon Coins
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Web money can be spent on apps, games and in-app items, the company said.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:45 PM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 05/10/2013

The Circuit: Hackers took $45 million in ATM heist
By Hayley Tsukayama
The money was stolen in Manhattan and in more than 20 other locations around the world.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:35 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:52 PM ET, 05/09/2013

The Circuit: Rep. Lofgren unveils cellphone unlocking bill
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: Obama’s open-data order

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:52 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:04 PM ET, 05/08/2013

The Circuit: Syrian Internet traffic returns
By Hayley Tsukayama
Syrian Web traffic saw a spike Wednesday morning after nearly 20 hours offline.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:04 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 05/07/2013

The Circuit: Internet sales tax bill passes Senate, faces scrutiny in the House
By Hayley Tsukayama
Judiciary chairman Goodlatte says his committee will scrutinize the measure.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:43 PM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 05/06/2013

The Circuit: Aereo files federal suit against CBS to prevent further lawsuits
By Hayley Tsukayama
Aereo wants a New York court to stop the network from filing further lawsuits against the company.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:02 PM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 05/01/2013

The Circuit: T-Mobile, MetroPCS complete merger
By Hayley Tsukayama
‘TMUS’ is now trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:58 PM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 05/01/2013

T-Mobile, MetroPCS finish deal, ring NYSE bell
By Hayley Tsukayama
The merged companies began trading under a new ticker Wednesday.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:43 PM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 04/30/2013

The Circuit: TechNet CEO Ramsey steps down
By Hayley Tsukayama
The bipartisan group of tech executives includes members from Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:43 PM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 04/29/2013

The Circuit: Sprint receives waiver from SoftBank to speak with Dish
By Hayley Tsukayama
Waiver allows Sprint to get more information from Dish, but not to negotiate

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:17 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 04/26/2013

The Circuit: T-Mobile targeted for ‘deceptive’ advertising
By Hayley Tsukayama
The carrier must offer refunds to customers after a complaint from the Washington state attorney general.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:34 PM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 04/25/2013

The Circuit: FTC answers lingering questions about children’s privacy law
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Federal Trade Commission released an FAQ on forthcoming children’s privacy regulations

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:28 PM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 04/24/2013

The Circuit: MetroPCS shareholders approve T-Mobile deal
By Hayley Tsukayama
Shareholder approval was the last hurdle to the deal, which has already gotten nods from regulators

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:51 PM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 04/23/2013

The Circuit: Privacy groups oppose requests to delay kids privacy law
By Hayley Tsukayama
Privacy advocates wrote to FTC chairman Edith Ramirez asking her to implement the rules as planned.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  10:30 AM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 04/22/2013

The Circuit: German agency fines Google over WiFi data collection
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: Do Not Track; social media bans.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:17 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 04/19/2013

The Circuit: Google makes push for renewable energy
By Hayley Tsukayama
The search giant is asking utilities to make it easy for others to request renewable power options.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:37 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 04/18/2013

The Circuit: FCC says carriers have fulfilled ‘bill shock’ promises
By Hayley Tsukayama
The FCC said Thursday that carriers made good on promise to alert about network usage.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:35 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 04/17/2013

The Circuit: FTC issues first case against mobile phone ‘cramming’
By Hayley Tsukayama
The agency is taking action against a firm accused of putting unauthorized charges on users’ bills.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:43 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 04/16/2013

The Circuit: Immigration legislation addresses H-1B visas
By Hayley Tsukayama
Proposal includes provision to double number of visas in H-1B program.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:34 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:19 PM ET, 04/15/2013

The Circuit: Dish makes a bid for Sprint
By Hayley Tsukayama

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:19 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 04/15/2013

Dish proposes $25.5 billion merger with Sprint
By Hayley Tsukayama
Move would upset proposed deal between Sprint and Japanese wireless company Softbank.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  11:11 AM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 04/12/2013

The Circuit: BlackBerry seeks SEC review of analyst report
By Hayley Tsukayama
BlackBerry will file a formal request for an SEC review of an analyst report on return rates for new smartphone.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:26 PM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 04/11/2013

The Circuit: Mark Zuckerberg launches Fwd.us to lobby on immigration reform
By Hayley Tsukayama
Group includes other tech industry heavyweights such as Google’s Eric Schmidt and Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:47 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 04/09/2013

The Circuit: Google Fiber stakes out new ground in Texas
By Hayley Tsukayama
The company announced Tuesday that Austin will be its next gigabit city.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:30 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Google expands super-fast broadband to Austin
By Hayley Tsukayama
Texas Gov. Rick Perry was on hand for the broadband announcement; Google plans first connections for mid-2014.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:42 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Google faces new E.U. complaint over mobile search
By Hayley Tsukayama
FairSearch, a group that includes Microsoft and Nokia, files complaint over Android.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  10:01 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 04/08/2013

The Circuit: Cybersecurity top topic of discussion this week
By Hayley Tsukayama
The House Intelligence Committee is expected to mark up CISPA this week.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:14 PM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 04/05/2013

The Circuit: White House proposes day of ‘civic hacking’
By Hayley Tsukayama
The White House will host a hackathon in the first week of June, focusing on its We the People petition site.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:10 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 04/02/2013

The Circuit: FTC announces robocall contest winners
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Federal Trade Commission split its $50,000 prize between two developers

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:00 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 04/02/2013

FTC announces winners of robocall contest
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Federal Trade Commission awarded $25,000 each to two men with ideas for how to screen out unwanted calls.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:44 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 04/01/2013

The Circuit: Aereo wins New York appeal
By Hayley Tsukayama
Ruling ‘validates’ streaming service, company says.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:07 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 03/28/2013

The Circuit: Federal Reserve says mobile banking on the rise
By Hayley Tsukayama
Mobile banking particularly popular among “underbanked” report says.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:06 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 03/27/2013

The Circuit: Digital activists decry draft of computer bill
By Hayley Tsukayama
A new draft under discussion in the House is a ‘slap in the face,’ after calls for reform, activists say.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:44 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Groups offer their two cents on who should be next FCC chair
By Hayley Tsukayama
With FCC chair vacant, calls rise for Obama to appoint strong public advocate, first woman to post.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:29 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 03/26/2013

The Circuit: T-Mobile drops traditional contracts
By Hayley Tsukayama
T-Mobile is moving to a month-to-month model and charging for devices separately

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:44 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 03/21/2013

The Circuit: T-Mobile, MetroPCS get regulatory approvals needed for merger
By Hayley Tsukayama
Proposed deal between the two firms now hangs on shareholder vote scheduled for April 12.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:23 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Tech, telecom groups react to resignation of FCC’s McDowell
By Hayley Tsukayama
FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell will step down in “a few weeks.”

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:00 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/20/2013

The Circuit: FCC commissioner Robert McDowell to resign
By Hayley Tsukayama
McDowell has served for seven years on the commission; his resignation leaves Ajit Pai as lone Republican

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:30 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Microsoft speaks out on government investigation
By Hayley Tsukayama
Microsoft spoke out on a report that it’s being investigated by the U.S. government.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:28 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 03/19/2013

The Circuit: DOJ weighs in on reforming electronic privacy law
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Justice Dept. says that a legal distinction about older e-mails no longer makes sense.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:12 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 03/18/2013

The Circuit: Ahead of hearing, a push for reforms of electronic privacy act
By Hayley Tsukayama

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:07 PM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 03/15/2013

The Circuit: North Korea accuses U.S., South Korea of cyber attacks
By Hayley Tsukayama
North Korea said that the United States and South Korea targeted servers in Pyongyang.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:03 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 03/14/2013

The Circuit: House members introduce cellphone unlocking bill
By Hayley Tsukayama
Members of the House subpanel on intellectual property and the Internet introduce a bill to allow unlocking.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:49 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 03/13/2013

The Circuit: Netflix reaps benefits of VPPA lobbying, turns on social feature
By Hayley Tsukayama
Netflix and Facebook are sharing data on what Facebook users watch after a long lobbying push.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:58 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:22 PM ET, 03/12/2013

The Circuit: Level 3 settles rural calling probe by FCC
By Hayley Tsukayama
Level 3 will pay $975,000 to the U.S. Treasury for failing to complete calls in rural areas of the U.S.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:22 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 03/12/2013

House lawmakers to examine regulation of medical apps
By Hayley Tsukayama
In a three-day series of hearings, lawmakers will look at how medical apps affect patients, doctors and innovators.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  10:00 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 03/11/2013

The Circuit: Who will be the next FCC chair?
By Hayley Tsukayama
Speculation is growing over who will take Julius Genachowski’s seat as FCC chair.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:24 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 03/08/2013

The Circuit: FTC releases guidelines on mobile payments
By Hayley Tsukayama
The FTC released a report on mobile payments, advising privacy by design.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:45 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Federal Trade Commission charges 29 people with running text message scams
By Hayley Tsukayama
The agency said the defendants sent over 180 million spam texts in total.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:20 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 03/07/2013

The Circuit: FTC to announce crackdown on text message scams
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: BSA releases cloud computing study; Apple wins British patent suit

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  10:28 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 03/06/2013

The Circuit: Microsoft fined by the E.U.
By Hayley Tsukayama
Microsoft settled with European regulators over browser choice.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:12 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:59 PM ET, 03/05/2013

The Circuit: Connected cars raise privacy concerns
By Hayley Tsukayama
As cars collect more data, some wonder if laws can keep up.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:59 PM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 03/04/2013

The Circuit: House Republicans ask for more info on FDA regulation of apps
By Hayley Tsukayama
House Energy and Commerce leaders ask FDA to weigh regulation, innovation.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:13 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 03/01/2013

The Circuit: E.U. expected to charge Microsoft over browser choice
By Hayley Tsukayama
The action is tied to the tech giant’s antitrust settlement from more than a decade ago.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:40 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 02/28/2013

The Circuit: Edith Ramirez tapped to chair the FTC
By Hayley Tsukayama
Ramirez, a Democrat, has served as an FTC commissioner since 2010.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:20 PM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Edith Ramirez tapped to lead FTC
By Hayley Tsukayama
Ramirez has served as an FTC commissioner since 2010.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:36 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 02/27/2013

The Circuit: Apple holds shareholders meeting
By Hayley Tsukayama
Due to a court order, shareholders didn’t vote on proxy proposal

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:09 PM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:38 PM ET, 02/26/2013

The Circuit: FTC says identity theft is top consumer complaint
By Hayley Tsukayama
Identity theft complaints accounted for 18 percent of complaints in 2012.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:38 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Microtargeting has growing influence in political campaigns, says Interactive Advertising Bureau
By Hayley Tsukayama
Data-focused campaigns and advertisements made a big impact in 2012, ad industry group reports

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  11:51 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Aereo expands coverage in New York #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Aereo is now available to 19 million more people in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:06 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:01 PM ET, 02/22/2013

HTC, FTC settle over security flaws #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: Zendesk discloses hack affecting major social networks; FCC examines how to keep tech policy relevant

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:01 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 02/22/2013

HTC settles with FTC over handset security flaws
By Hayley Tsukayama
HTC America will implement a security program, following FTC charges that the company did not adequately review systems for flaws.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  11:46 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Chinese cyber-attackers have hacked most D.C. institutions, experts say #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: U.S. effort to stem IP theft; FCC spectrum proposal

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:17 PM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 02/20/2013

FCC moves to free airwaves for better WiFi
By Hayley Tsukayama
The agency took steps to open additional spectrum for unlicensed WiFi devices.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  04:53 PM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Cybersecurity measures expected Wednesday #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Obama administration is expected to respond to a report linking cyber attacks to China — an assertion China denies.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:02 PM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Report ties cyberattacks to Chinese military #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Evidence shows recent attacks have ties to Chinese military, something China has repeatedly denied.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:09 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 02/15/2013

Facebook wins Germany lawsuit on naming policy #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Facebook wins the right to enforce its real-name policy in Germany, over the objections of privacy advocates.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:40 PM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Online sales tax bill is back in the spotlight #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Retailers are split on the measure, which would add state taxes to consumers’ totals.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:34 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 02/13/2013

CISPA’s reintroduction stirs new debate #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Reintroduction of the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act revives privacy, IP concerns

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:48 PM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 02/13/2013

Politicians, privacy advocates weigh in on cybersecurity exec order
By Hayley Tsukayama
Civil liberties advocates praise Obama’s executive action for including privacy audits, protections.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  11:54 AM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:16 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Comcast to acquire remaining stake in NBC Universal
By Hayley Tsukayama
Comcast will buy NBC Universal stake from GE, the company said ahead of a Wednesday earnings call.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  05:16 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 02/12/2013

White House action expected on cybersecurity Wednesday #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: Tim Cook speaks; broadband ‘good but getting better’; FCC cites Lifeline fraud again.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:39 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 02/11/2013

President Obama to do post-speech hangout on Google+ #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: U.S. is the target of a massive cyber-espionage campaign, and Apple may be testing an “iWatch.”

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:37 PM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Macmillan settles with the DOJ, leaving Apple alone in e-book suit #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: HP labor guidelines, Apple and Greenlight, Bush family e-mails

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:34 PM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 02/07/2013

Microsoft goes after Google on Gmail ads #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Microsoft is chasing after an old claim with new data

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:13 PM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 02/06/2013

Social network privacy bill introduced #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The bill would prohibit policies requiring employees, applicants and students to submit social network credentials.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:42 PM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Dell agrees to $24.4 billion buyout deal to go private #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Dell CEO and founder Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners enter buyout agreement.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:37 PM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Super Bowl profanity draws ire of parents group #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
A celebratory comment from the Ravens’ quarterback contained profanity

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:08 PM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 02/04/2013

FCC super WiFi proposal prompts fierce lobbying from tech, telecom firms
By Ceclia Kang
The wireless industry is against such free-for-all service. Google, Microsoft say it would spark major innovation.

By Ceclia Kang  |  12:01 PM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 02/01/2013

FTC speaks up on mobile privacy as chairman gets set to step down #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Federal Trade Commission set out privacy guidelines for the app industry.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:45 PM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:28 AM ET, 02/01/2013

FTC offers mobile privacy guidelines, settles with Path on child privacy breach, improper data mining
By Hayley Tsukayama
The agency wants the app industry to help consumers understand and choose how their data are used.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  11:28 AM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 01/31/2013

New York Times says it was hit by a cyber attack #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The company said that hackers based in China had infiltrated its computers for the last four months.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:36 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 01/30/2013

Research in Motion, now BlackBerry, debuts system #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
BlackBerry, formerly Research in Motion, has launched its latest system.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  11:44 AM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 01/29/2013

Justice Dept. asks FCC to defer action on Sprint, Softbank merger #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The DOJ has asked the FCC to hold off until it has completed its own review of the Japanese carrier’s bid to buy Sprint.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:29 PM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:07 PM ET, 01/25/2013

AT&T buys spectrum from Verizon #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
AT&T will purchase spectrum from Verizon for $1.9 billion.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:07 PM ET, 01/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 01/24/2013

Google applies for wireless spectrum #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Google has asked the Federal Communications Commission for wireless spectrum, reports say.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:33 PM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 01/23/2013

Senate commerce committee sets cybersecurity as priority #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Commerce committee members say cybersecurity issues must be addressed, and quickly.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:15 PM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 01/23/2013

Google releases transparency report, adds detail on how governments request data
By Hayley Tsukayama
The latest quarterly report offers more information on how countries are asking the technology giant for data.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:17 PM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 01/22/2013

Rep. Anna Eshoo promises FCC bill if net neutrality rules overturned #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
California Democrat said she’s prepared to introduce a bill clarifying the FCC’s jurisdiction over the Internet.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:15 PM ET, 01/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 01/22/2013

AT&T to acquire Alltel for $780 million
By Hayley Tsukayama
AT&T, Alltel announce deal that will help boost carrier’s spectrum

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  11:12 AM ET, 01/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:07 PM ET, 01/18/2013

FCC chairman challenges states to create ‘gigabit’ cities #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
FCC chair Julius Genachowski sets challenge deadline of 2015

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:07 PM ET, 01/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 01/17/2013

Demand Progress calls for change to computer hacking law #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Group founded by the late Aaron Swartz throws support behing “Aaron’s Law.”

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:38 PM ET, 01/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 01/16/2013

Gun control plan includes provision for game research #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Obama issues call for Congress to provide $10 million in funding to research relationship between violent media, violence

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:49 PM ET, 01/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:49 PM ET, 01/14/2013

‘Rocra’ malware targets European agencies #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Computer security researches found malware that they believe hackers used to target European agencies.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:49 PM ET, 01/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 01/11/2013

Joshua Wright sworn in as new FTC commissioner
By Hayley Tsukayama
Wright joins the commission from George Mason University, where he taught law.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  04:22 PM ET, 01/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 01/11/2013

Joshua Wright begins term at the FTC #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: Obama signs VPPA; Biden to meet with video game association.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:58 PM ET, 01/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 01/10/2013

FCC releases report on 911 communications #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:41 PM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 01/10/2013

California’s attorney general releases privacy guidelines for app developers
By Hayley Tsukayama
Guidelines suggest practices for the software’s design stage and for disclosure policies to protect users.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  10:11 AM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 01/08/2013

Clearwire discloses Dish offer for spectrum
By Hayley Tsukayama
Clearwire disclosed Tuesday that Dish Network has made an offer for its spectrum.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  06:12 PM ET, 01/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 01/08/2013

Google to offer free WiFi in New York City #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: Panasonic introduces 4K tablet; 3-D printing.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:20 PM ET, 01/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 01/07/2013

Issa urges FTC to plug leaks #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The California Republican demanded an investigation into leaks about the Google case that came out ahead of settlement announcement.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  05:20 PM ET, 01/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:37 PM ET, 01/03/2013

FTC, Google announce settlement #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The search engine was cleared of antitrust violation.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:37 PM ET, 01/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 01/02/2013

Judge dismisses part of Apple ‘App Store’ claim against Amazon #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: Avis buys Zipcar; new federal appointees are confirmed; and Samsung is ordered to reveal data.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:39 PM ET, 01/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 12/21/2012

Video privacy bill passes Senate, headed to president #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Senate has passed a Netflix-backed update to a bill that will allow users to share the names of videos they watch on the video service to social networks such as Facebook.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  04:07 PM ET, 12/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 12/20/2012

Apple patent rejected by USTPO #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The U.S. Patent and Trademark office said Wednesday that it has rejected the “pinch-to-zoom” patent.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  04:00 PM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:24 PM ET, 12/19/2012

Entertainment Software Association responds to Rockefeller video game bill
By Hayley Tsukayama
Video game industry group responds to senator’s call for research into link between video games and violence.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:24 PM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 12/19/2012

FTC releases new guidelines on child privacy #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:19 PM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 12/17/2012

Sprint announces deal to buy remaining Clearwire shares #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Sprint announced Monday that it has reached a deal to acquire the remaining half of Clearwire.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:38 PM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 12/17/2012

Sprint, Clearwire announce a deal
By Hayley Tsukayama
Sprint will acquire 100 percent of Clearwire.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  10:44 AM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 12/14/2012

Lawmakers commend U.S. rejection of ITU treaty #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Co-chairs of the House Cybersecurity Caucus say the United States made the right decision.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:38 PM ET, 12/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 12/13/2012

U.S. refuses to back U.N. treaty #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The United States said it will not sign a treaty on Internet regulation, calling it restrictive.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:59 PM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 12/13/2012

Sprint filing confirms buyout bid for Clearwire
By Hayley Tsukayama
Move would bolster the company’s spectrum portfolio.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:47 AM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 12/12/2012

Google’s Schmidt says Google Fiber a ‘real business’ for the company #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The company’s executive chairman said it is looking for places it can expand its fiber service.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:15 PM ET, 12/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 12/11/2012

Reps. Eshoo, Issa urge FCC to act on spectrum statute #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Reps. Issa and Eshoo want the agency to ‘protect and preserve’ access to unlicensed spectrum.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:58 PM ET, 12/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:04 PM ET, 12/10/2012

Verizon names new head of Washington operations
By Cecilia Kang
The telecom giant named Randal S. Milch executive vice president of global public policy and communications, the company’s lead role in Washington.

By Cecilia Kang  |  09:04 PM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:18 PM ET, 12/10/2012

FTC says little progress made on privacy for kids apps#thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
 The FTC said that mobile applications aimed at children do not provide data collection notification.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:18 PM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 12/07/2012

Ramping up efforts for emergency text messages #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Plus: California app privacy suit; in-flight electronic rules.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:56 PM ET, 12/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Apple, Samsung head back to the courtroom #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Apple and Samsung are due back in court Thursday

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:04 PM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 12/05/2012

DOJ meeting with firms who advocate for Google antitrust probe #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: FTC settles with Epic; FCC delays media ownership rules vote.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:52 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:53 AM ET, 12/05/2012

FCC relax of media ownership ban draws fire
By Cecilia Kang
A battle over media ownership rules is heating up. So much so that the FCC has tossed the hot potato issue until next year.

By Cecilia Kang  |  07:53 AM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 12/04/2012

U.S. appellate court upholds data roaming rules #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The FCC requires larger phone companies to make agreements with smaller carriers.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:21 PM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 12/03/2012

ITU opens discussions about Internet treaty #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The International Telecommunications Union has begun talks on a 24-year-old treaty.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:47 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 11/30/2012

Syria shutdown extends to second day #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Internet access is still cut off in Syria, leading to worried speculation about why.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:53 PM ET, 11/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 11/30/2012

App developers, privacy advocates work out suggestions for policy disclosure
By Hayley Tsukayama
An industry group for app developers and privacy advocates have brainstormed new formats

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:31 PM ET, 11/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 11/29/2012

Syria goes offline #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Syrian government appears to have taken the country off the Internet.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:53 PM ET, 11/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:27 PM ET, 11/28/2012

House committees announce appointments for next Congress
By Hayley Tsukayama
The House Energy and Commerce committee, Judiciary committee announce new chairs.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  04:27 PM ET, 11/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:13 PM ET, 11/28/2012

FCC chairman Genachowski gets mixed reviews for cautious approach #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The 50-year-old has worked to facilitate negotiations while facing criticism for acting too slowly.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:13 PM ET, 11/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 11/27/2012

Privacy groups send letter to Facebook’s Zuckerberg #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Electronic Privacy Information Center and the Center for Digital Democracy ask Zuckerberg to withdraw data use policy changes.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:29 PM ET, 11/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 11/26/2012

ICOA debunks report of Google acquisition deal #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The high-speed Internet firm said it has not been in talks with others.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:39 PM ET, 11/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:58 PM ET, 11/20/2012

Majority of parents express concerns about online data collection #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Eighty-one percent of parents said they are “concerned” about online advertising data.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:58 PM ET, 11/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 11/19/2012

Reps. Eshoo, Lofgren caution FTC on Google probe #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Congresswomen say FTC antitrust action under deceptive practices section would be “unwarranted, unwise.”

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:32 PM ET, 11/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 11/16/2012

Google and Dish discussing spectrum deal, report says #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also: Israel, Hamas and Twitter; prison phone rates.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:37 PM ET, 11/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:29 PM ET, 11/15/2012

Senate fails to pass last-minute cybersecurity push #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Senate could not reach a cloture vote to open debate on a cybersecurity measure.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:29 PM ET, 11/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 11/14/2012

Music royalties fight continues #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Top artists say a Pandora-backed bill would “gut” their royalty fees.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:07 PM ET, 11/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 11/13/2012

Tech executives ask Obama, Congress to avoid fiscal cliff #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Technology executives expressed their concern over the fiscal cliff in a letter to the president, Congress.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:32 PM ET, 11/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 11/12/2012

Apple, HTC settle dispute #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
How will the White House handle tech policy in the president’s second term?

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:02 PM ET, 11/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 11/09/2012

Priceline agrees to acquire Kayak #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The deal, for $1.8 billion, must be approved by regulators.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:45 PM ET, 11/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:48 PM ET, 11/08/2012

AT&T lifts FaceTime restrictions on Apple iPhones
By Cecilia Kang
The company said the app will be available to subscribers of older unlimited and tiered data plans.

By Cecilia Kang  |  03:48 PM ET, 11/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 11/08/2012

DOJ acting antitrust head Joe Wayland stepping down #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Department hasn’t named a replacement.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:18 PM ET, 11/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 11/07/2012

Sprint, U.S. Cellular strike a spectrum deal #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Sprint will buy U.S. Cellular spectrum that should strengthen coverage in the Midwest.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:22 PM ET, 11/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 11/07/2012

AT&T to invest $14 billion in wireless, wireline networks
By Hayley Tsukayama
AT&T said Wednesday that it’s expanding its LTE network to cover 300 million people by the end of 2014.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:29 PM ET, 11/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 11/06/2012

New Jersey voting raises concerns #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Allowing voters to e-mail or fax their ballots to election officials could be susceptible to hacking or other forms of fraud.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:29 PM ET, 11/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 11/05/2012

Netflix adopts shareholders rights plan #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Following Carl Icahn investment, Netflix moves to protect shareholders against takeover.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:15 PM ET, 11/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 11/02/2012

Carriers still dealing with Sandy fallout #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Cell service is recovering, but not back up to full steam.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:15 PM ET, 11/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:30 AM ET, 11/02/2012

Sandy exposes gaps in wireless system during emergency
By Cecilia Kang
The leap toward wireless and digital phone service may be setting Americans behind during times of emergency, some experts say.

By Cecilia Kang  |  06:30 AM ET, 11/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 11/01/2012

FTC announces new crackdown on robocalls #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The five agencies, they say, claimed to give consumers a way to lower the interest rate on their credit card debt.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:45 PM ET, 11/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 10/31/2012

Rep. Honda says Obama is best for Silicon Valley #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Rep. Michael Honda (D-Calif.) touts President Obama’s commitment to STEM education, alternative energy.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:30 PM ET, 10/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 10/30/2012

California attorney general warns app makers over user privacy
By Hayley Tsukayama
Attorney general has warned up 100 app makers that they must comply with state privacy law.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  04:39 PM ET, 10/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 10/30/2012

FCC activates disaster reporting system for Hurricane Sandy #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Federal Communications Commission activated its disaster information reporting system.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:31 PM ET, 10/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 10/29/2012

Carriers brace for Hurricane Sandy #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Wireless carriers and broadband firms take action to keep service running during the storm.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:03 PM ET, 10/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 10/26/2012

Pandora takes a serious hit after Apple music rumors #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Pandora stock is still trading down on rumors of an Apple music service.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:11 PM ET, 10/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 10/25/2012

Group formed to lobby for standardized royalty rates for online music #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Internet Radio Fairness Coalition is pulling for a bill to standardize royalty fees for radio companies.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:31 PM ET, 10/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:46 AM ET, 10/25/2012

Samsung infringed four Apple patents, ITC rules
By Hayley Tsukayama
If the ruling is upheld, the U.S. may ban those products from import.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:46 AM ET, 10/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 10/24/2012

E.U. hits Microsoft with browser complaint #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The European Union officially filed its complaint over Microsoft’s actions on browser choice.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:35 PM ET, 10/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:08 PM ET, 10/22/2012

McDonald’s removes networking features in some online games
By Cecilia Kang
Move comes after a privacy advocacy group complains to federal regulators that the restaurant chain was violating child online privacy laws.

By Cecilia Kang  |  03:08 PM ET, 10/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 10/22/2012

FTC releases best practices on facial recognition technology #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The FTC recommends a privacy-first approach with clear security, retention policies.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:05 PM ET, 10/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 10/19/2012

Google, Microsoft earnings illustrate mobile struggle #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The move to mobile is tripping up even the biggest titans of tech.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:34 PM ET, 10/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 10/18/2012

Apple, Samsung continue worldwide court battle
By Hayley Tsukayama
There have been a couple of new developments in the worldwide battle between Apple and Samsung, in the United States and in Britain.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:38 PM ET, 10/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 10/18/2012

Google earnings go up early, stock plummets #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Google’s publisher accidentally sent earnings to SEC early; shares fall on a big miss.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  02:35 PM ET, 10/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 10/18/2012

Sprint moves to buy additional stake in Clearwire, gaining majority
By Hayley Tsukayama
The wireless firm has agreed to buy more shares from the broadband carrier’s owner, Eagle River Holdings.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:27 AM ET, 10/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 10/17/2012

AT&T gets FCC approval on wireless spectrum
By Cecilia Kang
FCC lets telecom firm move forward on plan to build out mobile network.

By Cecilia Kang  |  03:38 PM ET, 10/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 10/17/2012

U.S. Chamber of Commerce comments on robocall summit #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
U.S. Chamber of Commerce asks FTC to tread carefully on robocall rules.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:45 PM ET, 10/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 10/16/2012

E.U. privacy regulators say Google’s policy isn’t up to standards #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Privacy regulators say Google needs to provide users with more clarity and control.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:07 PM ET, 10/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 10/16/2012

Google criticized by EU over privacy policy
By Hayley Tsukayama
Regulators call for more clarity, user control

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:03 AM ET, 10/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 10/15/2012

Sprint, SoftBank announce a deal #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Japanese firm SoftBank will buy about a 70 percent stake in Sprint.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:32 PM ET, 10/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 10/12/2012

Defense Secretary Panetta speaks on cyberwarfare #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Leon Panetta says recent attacks in Middle East are worrisome.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:05 PM ET, 10/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:02 PM ET, 10/11/2012

GAO report: Wireless consumers don’t know how location data are shared
By Hayley Tsukayama
It says wireless companies are not fully explaining how they use location data from mobile phones.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  05:02 PM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 10/11/2012

Sprint, Softbank in confirmed talks #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Sprint confirmed talks with Softbank have potential to shift control.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:24 PM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 10/11/2012

Sprint confirms discussions with Softbank
By Hayley Tsukayama
Sprint has confirmed it’s in discussions with Softbank on a possible transaction.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  11:38 AM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 10/11/2012

Huawei maintains wary U.S. partners
By Cecilia Kang
U.S. partners are downplaying their relationships with the firm; but so far, no one has cancelled or altered contracts.

By Cecilia Kang  |  08:32 AM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:01 AM ET, 10/11/2012

Japanese firm Softbank courting Sprint, report says
By Hayley Tsukayama
Japanese wireless company said to be negotiating purchase of 3rd-largest U.S. mobile carrier.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:01 AM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 10/10/2012

China responds to Huawei, ZTE accusations #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Chinese authorities called the charges “groundless.”

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:13 PM ET, 10/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 10/09/2012

Facebook proposes new settlement over ads #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Facebook has proposed a new deal with those suing over “Sponsored Stories”

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:34 PM ET, 10/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 10/08/2012

Huawei, ZTE criticized in report #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
House panel says Huawei, ZTE are not fully cooperating in probe.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:13 PM ET, 10/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 10/05/2012

FCC frees up cable operators from program access rules
By Cecilia Kang
Agency lifts 20-year-old rules on cable program access.

By Cecilia Kang  |  04:31 PM ET, 10/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 10/05/2012

Sprint rumored to mull MetroPCS bid #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Sprint may complicate plans for the T-Mobile- MetroPCS merger.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:27 PM ET, 10/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 10/04/2012

Google, publishers settle book suit #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Google and the American Association of Publishers settle long-running lawsuit.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:37 PM ET, 10/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 10/04/2012

Google settles with publishers
By Hayley Tsukayama
Publishers will choose whether to make content available to Google, ending the long-running lawsuit.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  11:09 AM ET, 10/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 10/03/2012

T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger, Justin Bieber and Rihanna fan sites and more #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Also in the round-up: Justin Bieber and Rihanna fan sites, Web scams and child privacy protection.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:53 PM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 10/03/2012

Dish Network: FCC too slow on wireless approval
By Cecilia Kang
Chairman frustrated regulators are sitting on company’s application to launch a wireless network.

By Cecilia Kang  |  12:27 PM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 10/03/2012

FTC: ‘Massive’ tech support scams may have duped customers out of millions
By Hayley Tsukayama
FTC, other governments take action against six firms alleged to have sold fake virus removal services.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:25 PM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 10/03/2012

T-Mobile, Metro PCS announce merger
By Hayley Tsukayama
T-Mobile and MetroPCS to merge under T-Mobile name.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:36 AM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 10/03/2012

Bieber, Rihanna fan sites agree to $1 million FTC settlement for collecting information about children
By Cecilia Kang
The Federal Trade Commission says that the sites’ operator Artist Arena has agreed to the settlement.

By Cecilia Kang  |  09:30 AM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:26 PM ET, 10/02/2012

Facebook, Twitter, Google, Apple protest child privacy proposal
By Cecilia Kang
The Federal Trade Commission gets an earful on its child privacy proposal, advocates disagree

By Cecilia Kang  |  11:26 PM ET, 10/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:20 PM ET, 10/02/2012

T-Mobile, Metro PCS talk merger, leave questions for Sprint
By Cecilia Kang
If merger goes through, Sprint will be facing a more challenging industry structure, an analyst says.

By Cecilia Kang  |  11:20 PM ET, 10/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 10/02/2012

Deutsche Telekom in talks to buy MetroPCS
By Hayley Tsukayama
T-Mobile parent company Deutsche Telekom is in talks with MetroPCS

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  03:23 PM ET, 10/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 10/02/2012

Judge overturns ban on Samsung tablet #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Samsung will be able to sell the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the U.S. again

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:00 PM ET, 10/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:38 PM ET, 10/01/2012

Iran lifts Gmail ban #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Iranian authorities have restored access to Gmail.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:38 PM ET, 10/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:07 AM ET, 10/01/2012

Ad-supported Internet makes big contribution to U.S. economy, IAB report says
By Hayley Tsukayama
Interactive Advertising Bureau releases report on ad-supported revenue, jobs.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:07 AM ET, 10/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 09/28/2012

FCC moves ahead with airwaves auction
By Cecilia Kang
Agency aims to begin auction of TV airwaves for mobile Internet in 2014.

By Cecilia Kang  |  01:25 PM ET, 09/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 09/28/2012

FCC moves closer to spectrum auctions #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
FCC and spectrum, YouTube and Brazil and Apple’s mea culpa

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:50 PM ET, 09/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 09/27/2012

E.U. moves to charge Microsoft #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The European Union is set to charge Microsoft for alleged violations of its 2009 antitrust deal.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:35 PM ET, 09/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 09/26/2012

Former D.C. mayor Adrian Fenty joins Internet investment firm that backed Facebook, Skype
By Cecilia Kang
Former mayor signs on as adviser to company that funded Facebook, Skype and Groupon.

By Cecilia Kang  |  05:09 PM ET, 09/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 09/26/2012

Brazil orders arrest of Google executive #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Brazil ordered the arrest of a Google executive for not removing a Web video.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  12:33 PM ET, 09/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 09/25/2012

Online video gets a new competitor #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Barnes and Noble is trying its hand at streaming video.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:08 PM ET, 09/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 09/24/2012

Riot shuts down Foxconn plant in Taiyuan #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
Reports say as many as 2,000 workers involved in the brawl.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:53 PM ET, 09/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 09/21/2012

Universal, EMI merger cleared at FTC, E.U. #thecircuit
By Hayley Tsukayama
The merger between Universal and EMI gets a regulatory nod from both sides of the Atlantic.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  01:12 PM ET, 09/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)