Post Tech: Microsoft


Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 01/20/2012

The Circuit: Megaupload seizure prompts retaliation; Republican candidates pan SOPA; Verizon, Comcast
By Hayley Tsukayama
Megaupload seizure prompts hacker retaliation; Republican candidates pan SOPA; Verizon, Comcast

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:15 AM ET, 01/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Microsoft, Google, IP, FCC, Verizon, Comcast, Spectrum

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 11/22/2011

The Circuit: Supercommittee failure hurts D-Block bill, SOPA to markup, Gates testimony

By Hayley Tsukayama
Supercommittee failure hurts D-Block bill, SOPA to markup, Gates testimony in antitrust case.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:30 AM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Apple, International, Facebook, Microsoft, IP, Spectrum

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 10/26/2011

The Circuit: Hooking up rural homes, FBI seeks more personal data, Amazon profit falls
By Hayley Tsukayama
Hooking up rural homes, FBI seeks more personal data, Amazon profit falls.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:29 AM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nokia, Microsoft, IBM, Amazon, FBI, Privacy, FCC, Broadband

Posted at 08:21 AM ET, 10/24/2011

The Circuit: AT&T vs. Sprint, using social media to track gangs, small-business cybersecurity
By Hayley Tsukayama
AT&T vs. Sprint, using social media to track gangs, small business cybersecurity.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:21 AM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Google, YouTube, Microsoft, Cybersecurity, FCC, Commerce, Facebook, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:34 AM ET, 10/21/2011

The Circuit: John Bryson confirmed as Commerce secretary, updating ECPA, Groupon IPO
By Hayley Tsukayama
Bryson gets the nod from Senate, plans to update law on electronic privacy, Groupon scales back IPO

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:34 AM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Microsoft, Twitter, Google, Facebook, AT&T, MetroPCS, spectrum, T-Mobile, Groupon, SEC, Privacy, NTIA

Posted at 08:37 AM ET, 10/14/2011

The Circuit: FCC wants more on merger jobs; iPhone 4S on sale; Microsoft closes Skype deal
By Hayley Tsukayama
FCC wants more on merger jobs; iPhone 4S on sale today; Microsoft closes Skype deal

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:37 AM ET, 10/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Apple, IP, Hulu, Google, Microsoft, Skype, Apple, FCC, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 10/06/2011

The Circuit: Steve Jobs dead at 56; children’s privacy; FCC talks USF
By Hayley Tsukayama
Steve Jobs dead at 56; Children’s privacy; FCC talks USF

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:25 AM ET, 10/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kids online, microsoft, yahoo, fcc, privacy, Apple

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 09/29/2011

The Circuit: DOJ wants more on Google-Motorola, Amazon’s $199 tablet, suit over open Internet rules

By Hayley Tsukayama
DOJ asks for more on Google-Motorola, Amazon’s $199 tablet, Media groups sue over open Internet rules.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:45 AM ET, 09/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Google, Nokia, Microsoft, Kids Online, Nokia, DOJ, FCC

Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 09/27/2011

The Circuit: Facebook’s PAC, AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Spotify and Facebook
By Hayley Tsukayama
Facebook’s PAC, AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Spotify and Facebook

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:31 AM ET, 09/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  FTC, Amazon, Facebook, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, DOJ, Google, Microsoft

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 09/14/2011

The Circuit: LightSquared and GPS, impact of EU privacy laws
By Hayley Tsukayama
LightSquared and GPS, impact of EU privacy laws

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:35 AM ET, 09/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Google, Microsoft, eBay, Craigslist, IP, Privacy, Bill

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 09/01/2011

The Circuit: AT&T, T-Mobile and the DOJ; lawsuit alleges Microsoft tracking; Apple responds to pollution criticism

By Hayley Tsukayama
AT&T, T-Mobile and the DOJ; lawsuit alleges Microsoft tracking; Apple responds to pollution criticism.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:51 AM ET, 09/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, DOJ

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 08/04/2011

The Circuit: WH will name chief information officer, T-Mobile loses subscribers, Google’s patent war

By Hayley Tsukayama
WH to name new chief information officer, T-Mobile loses subscribers, Google’s patent war.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:03 AM ET, 08/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Facebook, Kids Online, IP, Google, Microsoft, Apple, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 07/25/2011

The Circuit: RIM layoffs, Facebook privacy, patent trolling
By Hayley Tsukayama
RIM layoffs, Facebook privacy, patent trolling.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:26 AM ET, 07/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Apple, International, Cybersecurity, IP, Microsoft, Facebook, Privacy, RIM

Posted at 08:57 AM ET, 07/22/2011

The Circuit: FCC pauses on merger; Apple, Hulu; FTC chair backs data security standard
By Hayley Tsukayama
FCC pauses on merger; Apple, Hulu; FTC chair backs data security standard

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:57 AM ET, 07/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Security, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Groupon, Microsoft, FTC: Apple, Hulu, Online video, FCC, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 07/14/2011

The Circuit: Lawmakers criticize Murdoch, Netflix expected backlash, privacy hearing
By Hayley Tsukayama
Lawmakers criticize Murdoch, Netflix expected backlash, privacy hearing.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:35 AM ET, 07/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Apple, Microsoft, Security, Privacy, FCC, Net neutrality, Netflix, FBI, DOJ, SEC

Posted at 08:33 AM ET, 07/12/2011

The Circuit: States look into AT&T/T-Mobile merger, smartphone use, Amazon challenging Calif. law
By Hayley Tsukayama
States look into AT&T/T-Mobile merger, smartphone use, Amazon challenging Calif. law

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:33 AM ET, 07/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  IP, Security, Kids Online, FTC, Google, Apple, Microsoft, RIM, Amazon, FTC, Broadband, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, FCC

Posted at 08:14 AM ET, 07/05/2011

The Circuit: Fox News and Apple hacked; Biden joins Twitter; Microsoft and Baidu sign deal
By Hayley Tsukayama
Fox News, Apple hacked; VP joins Twitter; Microsoft, Baidu.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:14 AM ET, 07/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Facebook, International, Microsoft, Twitter, Security, Apple

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 06/27/2011

The Circuit: Microsoft leading white-space spectrum test, LulzSec disbands, international Internet regulation
By Hayley Tsukayama
Microsoft leading white-space spectrum test, LulzSec disbands, international Internet regulation

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:53 AM ET, 06/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Google, FCC, International, Cybersecurity, Microsoft, Spectrum

Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 06/20/2011

The Circuit: FCC to address cramming; Sega cyber attack; Skype, Microsoft get FTC nod
By Hayley Tsukayama
Sega hit with cyber attack, LulzSec denies responsibility; Skype, Microsoft get FTC nod, Skype execs reportedly axed; ICANN approves expansion to more, non-English domains.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:32 AM ET, 06/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft, Skype, Security

Posted at 08:21 AM ET, 06/07/2011

The Circuit: Apple iCloud, LulzSec hits Sony again, RSA to replace tokens
By Hayley Tsukayama
Apple launches iCloud, LulzSec breaches Sony network again, RSA replacing SecurID tokens,

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:21 AM ET, 06/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  SEC, Security, Google, International, Apple, Google, Microsoft

Posted at 08:23 AM ET, 05/31/2011

The Circuit: Merger public comments deadline, Intel Ultrabooks, PBS hit by hackers
By Hayley Tsukayama
Merger public comments deadline, Intel Ultrabooks, PBS hit by hackers

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:23 AM ET, 05/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  at&t, t-mobile, security, privacy, Microsoft, Skype

Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 05/27/2011

The Circuit: Obama taps Twitter CEO, Bloomberg challenges Comcast, PayPal sues Google
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Circuit: Obama taps Twitter CEO, Bloomberg challenges Comcast, PayPal sues Google.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:31 AM ET, 05/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Microsoft, Skype, IP, Comcast, AT&T, T-Mobile, Google, Comcast, Broadband, FCC, Twitter, Facebook

Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 05/23/2011

The Circuit: Sony expects loss, autocratic regimes on the Web, Senate to examine cybersecurity plan
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Circuit: Sony expects loss, autocratic regimes fight dissenters on the Web, Senate to examine White House cybersecurity plan.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:32 AM ET, 05/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Google, Twitter, Facebook, FCC, Apple, Microsoft

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 05/18/2011

The Circuit: Dell and HP; Facebook, Twitter, Google oppose Calif. law; lawmakers demand more from Sony
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Circuit: Dell and HP; Facebook, Twitter, Google oppose Calif. law; lawmakers demand more from Sony

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:43 AM ET, 05/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Tablets, Privacy, Security, Google, Facebook, Skype, Microsoft, Mobile

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 05/10/2011

Video: Analyst Carl Howe breaks down the Skype, Microsoft deal
By Cecilia Kang
Analyst Carl Howe of the Yankee Group, a Boston-based tech analysis firm, agreed to sit down with Washington Post reporter Cecilia Kang to discuss the Microsoft acquisition of Skype and what it means for both companies.

By Cecilia Kang  |  02:29 PM ET, 05/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Microsoft, Skype

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 05/05/2011

The Circuit: Net neutrality; Skype’s rumored joint venture talks; Apple, Google, Intel sued over pay
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Circuit: Net neutrality hearing; Skype in rumored joint venture talks; Apple, Google, Intel sued for pay fixing.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:30 AM ET, 05/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  FCC, Skype, Facebook, Google, Apple, Intel, Microsoft, Yahoo

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/29/2011

The Circuit: Amazon apologizes for outage, Samsung files U.S. Apple suit, Microsoft earnings
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Circuit: Amazon apologizes for outage, Samsung files U.S. Apple suit, Microsoft earnings

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:30 AM ET, 04/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Amazon, Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, RIM, Mobile

Posted at 08:48 AM ET, 04/27/2011

The Circuit: Nokia layoffs, government trimming data centers, Amazon reports earnings
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Circuit: Nokia layoffs, government trimming data centers, Amazon reports earnings.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:48 AM ET, 04/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nokia, Microsoft, Amazon, Security

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/21/2011

The Circuit: Tech firms lead stock climb, Apple earnings up, iPhone tracking draws scrutiny
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Circuit: Tech companies lead stock climb, Apple earnings up, iPhone tracking.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:30 AM ET, 04/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Apple, Microsoft, FCC, Privacy, Tablets

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/19/2011

The Circuit: Apple and Samsung, Seagate and Samsung, Yahoo keeping search queries
By Hayley Tsukayama
The Circuit: Apple and Samsung, Seagate and Samsung, Yahoo keeping search queries.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:30 AM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Apple, IP, Yahoo, Google, Microsoft, Social Media

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 04/12/2011

DOJ, Microsoft say Google Apps for Government isn’t up to standards
By Hayley Tsukayama
Microsoft is calling Google’s security claims into question with accusations that it misled the U.S. government

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  10:41 AM ET, 04/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Google, Microsoft

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 03/30/2011

The Circuit: Patent reform in the House, Amazon Cloud Player draws ire, BP loses spill victims’ personal data
By Hayley Tsukayama
House patent reform, Amazon Cloud Player draws ire, BP loses spill victims’ personal data, Microsoft preps NFC, Google’s new ads, Whitman joins KPCB.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:30 AM ET, 03/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  IP, Amazon, Privacy, Microsoft, Google, Apple

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 03/22/2011

The Circuit: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint at CTIA; more merger talk; Apple sues Amazon
By Hayley Tsukayama
All eyes in the telecom world will be trained on Orlando as CTIA’s annual conference kicks off.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:55 AM ET, 03/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  apple, microsoft, google, sprint, t-mobile, att, verizon, FCC

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 03/18/2011

The Circuit: Tech companies fear supply problems, Groupon’s IPO and new service, Yahoo may be close to Delicious deal

By Hayley Tsukayama
LEADING THE DAY: Five components in the iPad 2 were supplied by Japanese companies, according to teardown from iSuppli Market Intelligence. Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said Thursday that he believes Apple’s supply line will be temporarily affected by the quake but that the company will not suffer serious setbacks.

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  08:30 AM ET, 03/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  apple, microsoft

Posted at 09:28 AM ET, 03/17/2011

The Circuit: Twitter and taxes, Microsoft makes list of ethical companies, administration calls for a privacy bill of rights

By Hayley Tsukayama

By Hayley Tsukayama  |  09:28 AM ET, 03/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  privacy, twitter, microsoft, fcc, ntia