Post Tech - Cecilia Kang deciphers the 1s and 0s of tech policy.

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 01/03/2012

The Circuit: SOPA and PIPA, Sprint and LightSquared, Apple’s media event

By Hayley Tsukayama

SOPA and PIPA, Sprint and LightSquared, Apple’s media event.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:43 AM ET, 01/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Verizon, Apple, Sprint, LightSquared, FCC, IP

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 12/20/2011

The Circuit: Next step for AT&T and T-Mobile? Apple wins small patent victory. Senators urge Google investigation

By Hayley Tsukayama

Eyes are on the mobile giants; Apple wins small patent victory; senators urge Google investigation

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:14 AM ET, 12/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, IP, Twitter, Apple

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 12/09/2011

The Circuit: AT&T, T-Mobile hearing; Cybersecurity and ‘Buckshot Yankee’; Verizon ends deal with DirectTV

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T, T-Mobile hearing; Cybersecurity and “Buckshot Yankee”; Verizon ends DirectTV deal, FiOS expansion

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:29 AM ET, 12/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, International, IP, Verizon, Spectrum, Boradband, Cybersecurity, ATT, T-Mobile, DOJ, FCC

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 12/06/2011

The Circuit: E.U. looks at Apple and e-book market; ITC delays HTC, Apple hearing; Former HP chairman Patricia Dunn dead at 58

By Hayley Tsukayama

E.U. looks at Apple and e-book market; ITC delays HTC, Apple hearing; Former HP chairman Patricia Dunn dead at 58

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:26 AM ET, 12/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Facebook, International, Privacy, Apple, Amazon

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 08:28 AM ET, 11/15/2011

The Circuit: Lawmakers question firms’ Syria ties, White House calls for privacy self-regulation

By Hayley Tsukayama

Lawmakers question firms’ Syria ties, White House calls for privacy self-regulation, FTC chair up for reappointment.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 11/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Cybersecurity, FTC, Privacy, International

Posted at 08:14 AM ET, 11/11/2011

The Circuit: Facebook and the FTC, Senate upholds net neutrality, Twitter/WikiLeaks

By Hayley Tsukayama

Facebook and the FTC, Senate upholds net neutrality, Twitter/WikiLeaks

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:14 AM ET, 11/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, IP, Twitter, Wikileaks, FCC, Net Neutrality, Facebook, FTC, FCC

Posted at 08:39 AM ET, 11/08/2011

The Circuit: Google’s top lobbyist leaving, Facebook execs on privacy, Apple security flaw

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google’s Davidson leaving for sabbatical, Facebook execs on privacy, Apple security flaw

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:39 AM ET, 11/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: LinkedIn, Apple, Security, Mobile, Facebook, Privacy, Google

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 11/07/2011

The Circuit: Groupon IPO good for deal sites, Apple pays to keep execs, Chinese firms to censor more

By Hayley Tsukayama

Groupon performance good for daily deals, Apple pays to keep execs, Chinese firms agree to step up censorship.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:29 AM ET, 11/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, IP, Privacy, T-Mobile, AT&T, International, Apple, Groupon, SEC

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 11/03/2011

The Circuit: Sprint, C Spire can continue cases; emergency alerts; ‘wardrobe malfunction’ ruling

By Hayley Tsukayama

Judge says Sprint, C Spire can move ahead with cases; emergency alerts; court rules on “wardrobe malfunction.”

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:01 AM ET, 11/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, Apple, FCC, ATT, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 10/28/2011

The Circuit: FCC approves USF reform, HP keeps PC unit, Samsung overtakes Apple

By Hayley Tsukayama

FCC approves USF reform, HP keeps PC unit, Samsung overtakes Apple

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:35 AM ET, 10/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Spectrum, lightsquared, facebook, cybersecurity, samsung, apple, hp, FCC, broadband

Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 10/19/2011

C Spire lands the iPhone 4S

By Hayley Tsukayama

C Spire has been a leading voice in the fight against AT&T’s proposed takeover of T-Mobile.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 04:22 PM ET, 10/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, Apple

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 08:28 AM ET, 10/10/2011

The Circuit: WikiLeaks, Sprint and C Spire defend suits, supercommittee calls for auctions

By Hayley Tsukayama

WikiLeaks; Sprint and C Spire defend suits; supercommittee calls for auctions.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, DOJ, FCC, Spectrum, Yahoo, Apple, Cybersecurity

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 08:20 AM ET, 10/05/2011

The Circuit: Children’s privacy; Apple iPhone 4S; HTC security flaw

By Hayley Tsukayama

Children’s privacy; Apple iPhone 4S; HTC security flaw.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:20 AM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FCC, HTC, Samsung, Apple, ITC, Kids Online, Privacy

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 10/04/2011

The Circuit: iPhone event, Facebook’s Sparapani leaves, tech industry supports FTAs

By Hayley Tsukayama

iPhone event, Facebook’s Sparapani leaves, tech industry supports FTAs

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:26 AM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Sprint, Kids Online, Privacy, Facebook, Apple

Posted at 08:38 AM ET, 10/03/2011

The Circuit: Yahoo, Google’s Schmidt on hearing, Verizon sues FCC

By Hayley Tsukayama

Yahoo announcement; Verizon sues FCC; tech giants want tax holiday.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:38 AM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Tech America, HTC, Security, Google, Apple, Verizon, Yahoo

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 09/13/2011

Android steals #2 platform spot from iOS in Europe

By Hayley Tsukayama

Research firm comScore reported Tuesday that Google’s Android has passed Apple’s iOS in market share in Europe’s five leading markets

By Hayley Tsukayama | 10:02 AM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: International, Google, Apple

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 08:28 AM ET, 08/31/2011

The Circuit: AT&T pledges 5,000 U.S. jobs if merger approved, CNN grabs Zite, Oracle probed by feds

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T promises to return 5,000 U.S. jobs, CNN grabs Zite, Oracle probed by feds.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 08/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, IP, Cybersecurity, DOJ, SEC, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC

Posted at 08:33 AM ET, 08/30/2011

The Circuit: N. Korea cyberattack, Sprint strategy session, Google teams up with OpenDNS

By Hayley Tsukayama

N. Korea cyberattack, Sprint strategy session, Google teams up with OpenDNS

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:33 AM ET, 08/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, IP, International, Google, privacy, Sprint, International, Cybersecurity

Posted at 08:52 AM ET, 08/29/2011

The Circuit: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile to invest in Isis; Google+ is ‘identity service’; Samsung, Apple

By Hayley Tsukayama

Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile to invest in Isis; Google+ is “identity service”; Samsung, Apple.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:52 AM ET, 08/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, Privacy, Groupon, IP, Apple, International, Google, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 08/26/2011

The Circuit: Google kills Slide, Apple’s new era, Pandora ads worth more than radio ads?

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google kills Slide, Apple’s new era, Pandora ads worth more than radio ads?

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:43 AM ET, 08/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Groupon, DOJ, Cybersecurity, International, Pandora, Apple, Google

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 08/25/2011

The Circuit: Apple’s Jobs resigns, China cyber-security, FCC looks into cellphone blackouts

By Hayley Tsukayama

Apple’s Jobs resigns, China cyber-security, Hulu bids extended.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, Hulu, Online Video, Yahoo, Google, Amazon, DirecTV, Verizon, Sprint, International, Cybersecurity, Apple

Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 08/24/2011

The Circuit: WikiLeaks releases new cables, earthquakes jam cell networks, Sprint iPhone report

By Hayley Tsukayama

WikiLeaks releases new cables, earthquakes jam cell networks, Sprint iPhone report

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:32 AM ET, 08/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Security, Facebook, Privacy, Twitter, Sprint, Apple, Broadband, FCC, International

Posted at 08:42 AM ET, 08/22/2011

The Circuit: Skype snaps up GroupMe, July tops social media metrics, smartphone patents

By Hayley Tsukayama

Skype snaps up GroupMe, July tops social media metrics, smartphone patents.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:42 AM ET, 08/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Spectrum, FCC, IP, Facebook, Twitter, Verizon, Skype

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 08/17/2011

The Circuit: Tech titans in tight race, ICANN chief to step down, S. Korea privacy suit against Apple

By Hayley Tsukayama

“Gang of Four” tech titans race to the top, ICANN’s Beckstrom will resign at end of term, Apple faces iPhone privacy suit in South Korea.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:53 AM ET, 08/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, IP, HTC, Samsung, International, Privacy, ICANN, Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook

Posted at 08:38 AM ET, 08/16/2011

The Circuit: Google/Motorola; FTC settles with app maker; Anonymous shuts down four BART stations

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google/Motorola; FTC settles with app maker; Anonymous shuts down four BART stations.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:38 AM ET, 08/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, FTC, Kids Online, Security, LightSquared, International, Privacy

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 08/15/2011

FTC settles with kids’ app maker over alleged privacy violations

By Hayley Tsukayama

App maker W3 productions will pay $50,000 to settle charges of COPPA violations with the FTC.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 11:52 AM ET, 08/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Mobile, Kids Online, Apple, FTC

Posted at 08:33 AM ET, 08/15/2011

The Circuit: Google to acquire Motorola Mobility, Anonymous hits BART site, Time Warner Cable nearing Insight deal

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google announced plans to buy Motorola Mobility, Anonymous hacktivists protest San Francisco area transit system, Time Warner Cable said to be near to buying Insight.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:33 AM ET, 08/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Verizon, Time Warner, Broadband, Cybersecurity, Android, Apple

Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 08/12/2011

The Circuit: LightSquared, Verizon wins injunction, LinkedIn privacy

By Hayley Tsukayama

LightSquared says GPS industry causes interference, Verizon wins injunction against striking workers, LinkedIn revamps ads for privacy.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:32 AM ET, 08/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, Privacy, LinkedIn, Verizon, FCC

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 08/10/2011

The Circuit: Apple and Exxon, satellite TV loses customers, Calif. merger review

By Hayley Tsukayama

Apple and Exxon battle for most valuable company, Dish and DirecTV report subscriber loss, California looks at AT&T/T-Mobile deal.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:47 AM ET, 08/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, LightSquared, Spectrum, IP, Apple, International, AT&T, T-Mobile, Dish, DirecTV

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 08:32 AM ET, 08/02/2011

The Circuit: Residential broadband, Zediva ordered to shut down, FCC carriage order

By Hayley Tsukayama

Residential broadband, Zediva ordered to shut down, FCC carriage order.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:32 AM ET, 08/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, International, FCC, Cable, IP, Broadband

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 08/01/2011

The Circuit: U.K. charges LulzSec hacker, AT&T throttling data, Main Street Fairness Act

By Hayley Tsukayama

U.K. charges LulzSec hacker, AT&T throttling data, Main Street Fairness Act.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 08/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: SEC, Apple, Hulu, Online video, Amazon, AT&T, Cybersecurity, IP

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 07/26/2011

The Circuit: Netflix faces slower growth, data caps; GAO criticizes Pentagon cyber efforts; Google Street View

By Hayley Tsukayama

GAO criticizes Pentagon cyber efforts; Netflix faces slower growth, data caps; Google Street View

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 07/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FCC, APple, IP, HTC, Internaional, DHS, Cybersecurity, Google, Privacy, Netflix, Broadband

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 08:37 AM ET, 07/20/2011

The Circuit: Data security, policy expert nominated to FTC, LightSquared faces European opposition

By Hayley Tsukayama

Data security bill, Obama nominates policy expert to FTC, LightSquared faces European opposition.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:37 AM ET, 07/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Security, Apple, T-Mobile, Broadband, LightSquared, International, FTC

Posted at 08:18 AM ET, 07/18/2011

The Circuit: Wireless jobs, phone hacking, Apple scores a patent victory

By Hayley Tsukayama

Wireless jobs, phone hacking, Apple scores a patent victory.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:18 AM ET, 07/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Spectrum, FCC, FTC, IP, Apple, FBI

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 10:30 AM ET, 07/11/2011

More than a third of American adults have a smartphone

By Hayley Tsukayama

A Pew Center’s Internet and American Life Project study found about 1/3 of adults have smartphones

By Hayley Tsukayama | 10:30 AM ET, 07/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, RIM, Windows, Google

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

The Circuit: ISPs fight piracy, FCC ownership rule rejected, Google + not yet for businesses

By Hayley Tsukayama

ISPs fight piracy, FCC ownership rule rejected, Google + not yet for businesses

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:26 AM ET, 07/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon, FCC, Net neutrality, IP

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 07/07/2011

The Circuit: DOJ’s Christine Varney to step down; Obama’s Twitter town hall; Washington Post Jobs site hacked

By Hayley Tsukayama

Justice’s top antitrust cop, Christine Varney, to step down; Twitter town hall; Washington Post Jobs site hacked.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:26 AM ET, 07/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, IP, Hulu, Security, Twitter, Antitrust, DOJ

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 08:32 AM ET, 06/30/2011

The Circuit: LightSquared report expected, Summers to VC, Amazon vs. California

By Hayley Tsukayama

LightSquared report expected, Summers to VC, Amazon vs. California.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:32 AM ET, 06/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Samsung, Privacy, FTC, Amazon, LightSquared

Posted at 08:14 AM ET, 06/28/2011

The Circuit: FCC neutral on competition; location-based services forum; Citigroup says $2.7 million lost in hack

By Hayley Tsukayama

FCC neutral on competition; looking at location-based services; Citigroup says $2.7 million lost in hack.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:14 AM ET, 06/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Facebook, Google, Cybersecurity, IP, FCC, Mobile, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:19 AM ET, 06/24/2011

The Circuit: LulzSec hacks Arizona police, Google antitrust, patent reform passes House

By Hayley Tsukayama

LulzSec hacks Arizona police over immigration; Google faces state, FTC antitrust probes; patent reform passes House 304-117

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:19 AM ET, 06/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, Apple, Samsung, International, IP, Google, Security, Cybersecurity

Posted at 08:42 AM ET, 06/14/2011

The Circuit: Apple and Nokia, LulzSec hits Senate.gov, Bono Mack releases breach bill draft

By Hayley Tsukayama

Apple pays Nokia after years of patent disputes, LulzSec hits Senate.gov, Bono Mack suggests national breach standards

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:42 AM ET, 06/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Commerce, Facebook, Security, Apple, IP

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 08:30 AM ET, 06/06/2011

The Circuit: Apple iCloud, LulzSec targets FBI, AT&T/T-Mobile merger

By Hayley Tsukayama

Apple’s Jobs to announce iCloud, LulzSec targets FBI and Nintendo, AT&T/T-Mobile merger offers worst-case scenario

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 06/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Clearwire, Google, AT&T, Verizon, Security, Apple

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 05/26/2011

The Circuit: Merger hearing; Google contactless payments; Facebook CEO talks privacy, music

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T and Deustche Telekom AG CEOs to testify on competition; Google launching “Google Wallet”; Zuckerberg clarifies comments on Facebook users under 13.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 05/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Privacy, Apple, Google, Twitter, International, Kids Online, Facebook, FCC, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 05/25/2011

Al Franken asks Apple, Google to require app privacy policies

By Hayley Tsukayama

Franken said requiring app privacy policies for location-based apps is a “simple first step.”

By Hayley Tsukayama | 04:14 PM ET, 05/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Privacy, Apple, Google

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 08:48 AM ET, 05/20/2011

The Circuit: Facebook IPO ‘inevitable,’ USA Today pans AT&T/T-Mobile, Comcast restores money after critical tweet

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Facebook COO says IPO “inevitable,” USA Today pans AT&T/T-Mobile deal, Senate addresses kids’ privacy

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:48 AM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, LinkedIn, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, FTC, Apple, Google, Verizon, Wireless

Posted at 08:22 AM ET, 05/19/2011

The Circuit: Privacy hearing, Apple and EMI, Eric Schmidt vs. MPAA

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Senate Commerce Consumer Protection subcommittee will address the issue of mobile privacy Thursday morning. And other tech news.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:22 AM ET, 05/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Privacy, IP, LinkedIn

Posted at 04:56 PM ET, 05/16/2011

Facebook, Apple, Google to speak at Senate commerce committee hearing on mobile privacy

By Hayley Tsukayama

Representatives from Google, Apple and Facebook will testify at a hearing this week.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 04:56 PM ET, 05/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Google, Privacy, Mobile

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 04:32 PM ET, 05/04/2011

Apple releases update to iOS 4.3.3 that fixes location bug

By Hayley Tsukayama

Apple released an iOS update today that changes a file that stored location data.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 04:32 PM ET, 05/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Mobile, Security

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 05/04/2011

Apple releases iOS 4.3.3, fixes location bug

By Hayley Tsukayama

Apple released an iOS update today that changes a file that stored location data.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 03:02 PM ET, 05/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Mobile, Security

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 05/04/2011

The Circuit: Data breach hearing; Google, Time Warner oppose Calif. law; Applied Materials to buy Varian Semiconductor

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Data breach hearing; Google, Time Warner oppose Calif. law; Applied Materials to buy Varian Semiconductor

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:00 AM ET, 05/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cyber Security, FTC, Apple, Tablets, Google

Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 04/29/2011

Report: Google sued over tracking

By Hayley Tsukayama

Two Michigan women have filed a $50 million lawsuit against Google over how the company deals with location data on Android phones.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 11:39 AM ET, 04/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, Mobile, Privacy

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 04:31 PM ET, 04/28/2011

Google, Apple will testify at privacy hearing

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google and Apple will both testify at a Senate privacy subcommittee hearing.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 04:31 PM ET, 04/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, Privacy, Mobile

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 04/28/2011

The Circuit: Sony sued over breach, Apple may have bought iCloud.com, eBay earnings

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Sony sued over breach, Apple may have bought iCloud.com, eBay earnings.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:01 AM ET, 04/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Privacy, Security, Apple, Online shopping, Mobile

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 04/27/2011

Leahy urges Apple, Google to testify at hearing

By Hayley Tsukayama

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) asked Apple and Google to testify on mobile privacy.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 01:24 PM ET, 04/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Google, Privacy

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 04/26/2011

The Circuit: Facebook Deals, Republicans question cellphone tracking, YouTube streaming movies

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Facebook Deals, Republicans question cellphone tracking, YouTube streaming movies.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:35 AM ET, 04/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, Privacy, Apple, Google, Online Video, Netflix, Tablets

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 04/25/2011

Franken schedules mobile privacy hearing

By Hayley Tsukayama

Mobile privacy will be getting its day on the Hill on May 10.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 05:09 PM ET, 04/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Google, FTC, DOJ, privacy

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 04/25/2011

Report: Apple sued over tracking

By Hayley Tsukayama

By Hayley Tsukayama | 04:30 PM ET, 04/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Mobile

Posted at 01:22 PM ET, 04/25/2011

Report: Steve Jobs responds to iPhone tracking criticism

By Hayley Tsukayama

Reportedly sending one of his rare e-mails, Jobs says Apple does not track users’ locations.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 01:22 PM ET, 04/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Mobile, Google

Posted at 08:42 AM ET, 04/25/2011

The Circuit: Apple under fire over iPhone, Netflix earnings, Google mobile search

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Apple under fire over iPhone, Netflix to announce earnings, Google focuses on mobile search.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:42 AM ET, 04/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Google, privacy, social media, online video

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 04/22/2011

The Circuit: iPhone data; AT&T, T-Mobile file with FCC; Samsung fires back at Apple

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: iPhone data; AT&T, T-Mobile file with FCC; Samsung fires back at Apple.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:25 AM ET, 04/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, DOJ

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, 04/20/2011

The Circuit: Obama at Facebook HQ; WikiLeaks suspect leaving Quantico; Intel, Yahoo earnings

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: President Obama at Facebook HQ; WikiLeaks suspect leaving Quantico; Intel, Yahoo report good earnings

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 04/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, Wikileaks, Intel, Yahoo, Apple, Mobile, Privacy

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 08:30 AM ET, 04/14/2011

The Circuit: Patent reform, cuts to Web freedom funds, Twitter’s lost founder

By Hayley Tsukayama

Patent reform markup, State Department makes cuts to Internet freedom funds, Twitter’s lost founder.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 04/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, DOJ, Twitter, International, IP

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/13/2011

The Circuit: Nokia job cuts expected, debit card fees, online privacy bill

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Nokia job cuts expected, debit card fees, online privacy bill

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 04/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Kids Online, Privacy, International

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 04/11/2011

Viacom asks Cablevision to remove app content

By Hayley Tsukayama

Viacom has asked Cablevision to pull content from the cable company’s iPad app.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 04:17 PM ET, 04/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cable, Tablets, Apple

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/11/2011

The Circuit: Facebook, Baidu strike a deal; Steve Jobs bio in 2012; Google acquisitions

By Hayley Tsukayama

Facebook, Baidu strike a deal; Steve Jobs bio in 2012; Google acquisitions.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 04/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, International, Apple, Google, Online Music, Antitrust, Tablets, Net Neutrality

Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 04/08/2011

Time Warner, Viacom take iPad scuffle to court

By Hayley Tsukayama

Viacom and Time Warner have asked a New York judge to decide whether streaming content on the iPad breaks the cable company’s programming agreements.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 11:59 AM ET, 04/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cable, Apple

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/05/2011

The Circuit: Nasdaq rebalance, TI to buy National Semiconductor, Google may face FTC antitrust probe

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Nasdaq rebalance, TI to buy National Semiconductor, Google may face FTC antitrust probe

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 04/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, FTC, FCC, Antitrust, Online video

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 08:38 AM ET, 03/29/2011

The Circuit: Amazon launches cloud player, Nokia files another suit against Apple, Sina dumps Google

By Hayley Tsukayama

Amazon launches cloud player, Nokia files another suit against Apple, Sina dumps Google.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:38 AM ET, 03/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, IP, Amazon, Twitter

Posted at 08:24 AM ET, 03/28/2011

The Circuit: Google jumps into group messaging, Facebook wooing former press secretary, Apple may delay iOS 5 until fall

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google is jumping on the group messaging bandwagon. Over the weekend, the company introduced a group messaging program, Disco.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:24 AM ET, 03/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Facebook, Apple, Kids Online

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 03/25/2011

The Circuit: AT&T, T-Mobile pitch the FCC, Google may face state antitrust probes, India to ban .xxx

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T, T-Mobile pitch the FCC, Google may face state antitrust probes, India to ban .xxx.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:30 AM ET, 03/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Apple, FCC, AT&T, T-Mobile, International, Tablets, Mobile

Posted at 09:52 AM ET, 03/24/2011

The Circuit: Twitter may rehire Dorsey; more weigh in on merger; Apple AirPlay

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Twitter may rehire Dorsey; more weigh in on merger; Apple AirPlay

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:52 AM ET, 03/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Twitter, AT&T, T-Mobile, Apple, Google, International, Facebook

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 12:12 PM ET, 03/21/2011

Battle over AT&T, T-Mobile deal begins in Washington

By Hayley Tsukayama

Congress promised to take a “close look” at the $39 billion proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile and whether the union, which would create the nation’s largest cellphone company, would mean higher prices and less choice for consumers.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 12:12 PM ET, 03/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, Clearwire, Apple, DOJ, 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 08:29 AM ET, 03/14/2011

The Circuit: State Dept. spokesman resigns, AT&T caps Internet use, Facebook and Zynga aid Japan

By Hayley Tsukayama

State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley stepped down on Sunday after criticizing the government’s detainment of Pfc. Bradley Manning, who is being held for supposedly leaking documents to WikiLeaks.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:29 AM ET, 03/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: at&t, dsl, net neutrality, facebook, wikileaks, apple, tablet

Posted at 08:36 AM ET, 03/10/2011

The Circuit: AOL layoffs, iPad 2 will keep Apple on top, net neutrality rule invalidated

By Hayley Tsukayama

AOL layoffs, iPad 2 will keep Apple on top, net neutrality rule invalidated.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:36 AM ET, 03/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: aol, net neutrality, social media, apple, tablets, kids online

Posted at 07:03 AM ET, 03/08/2011

The Circuit: Google buys video, shopping sites; Senate votes for cloture on patent reform; Warner, Facebook start movie rentals

By Hayley Tsukayama

By Hayley Tsukayama | 07:03 AM ET, 03/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: google, youtube, online video, mobile, apple, international

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 03/07/2011

Apple in-app purchases get the NMA animated treatment

By Hayley Tsukayama

Next Media Animation, the Taiwanese media company known for its wacky animated renditions of the day’s news, has worked their magic on The Washington Post’s story about in-app payments on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 11:36 AM ET, 03/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: apple, mobile, kids online

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