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If Trump Fans Love Freedom, They Should Love Net Neutrality
Imagine a world where Comcast slows video streaming from Fox News’s website to a pixelated crawl while boosting Rachel Maddow-who happens to star on Comcast-owned MSNBC. What if Verizon, which owns the liberal Huffington Post, charged you more to visit right-wing Breitbart.
AT&T Outage Takes Down 911 Lines
Millions of AT&T customers were left without 911 service for several hours last night. The outage appeared to have affected wireless customers across the country, with reports that customers were unable to reach emergency services in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Seattle, among other areas.
AT&T Outage Takes Down 911 Lines
Millions of AT&T customers were left without 911 service for several hours last night. The outage appeared to have affected wireless customers across the country, with reports that customers were unable to reach emergency services in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Seattle, among other areas.
Verizon Exempts Fios Mobile App From Data Caps
The offer applies to Fios customers who also use Verizon for their mobile phone service, with one exception: those on the new unlimited plan. With the worry over possible net neutrality violations now in its rearview , Verizon is pumping the gas on unlimited video streaming.
AT&T Outage Takes Down 911 Emergency Lines across the US
Millions of AT&T customers were left without 911 service for several hours last night. The outage appeared to have affected wireless customers across the country, with reports that customers were unable to reach emergency services in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Seattle, among other areas.
AT&T Outage Takes Down 911 Lines
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(FILES) This file photo taken on February 05, 2016 shows WikiLeaks…
This file photo taken on February 05, 2016 shows WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange coming out on the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy to address the media in central London. This file photo taken on February 05, 2016 shows WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange coming out on the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy to address the media in central London.
AT&T Outage Takes Down 911 Emergency Lines across the US
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AT&T Outage Takes Down 911 Emergency Lines across the US
Millions of AT&T customers were left without 911 service for several hours last night. The outage appeared to have affected wireless customers across the country, with reports that customers were unable to reach emergency services in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Seattle, among other areas.
FCC says it will investigate AT&T wireless 911 outage
The Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday night it will investigate “the root cause” of an outage that prevented AT&T wireless customers in several states from connecting to 911. FCC chairman Ajit Pai tweeted, “.@FCC AT&T has reported to me that 911 service is now restored.
Samsung to Shift Some Production of Home Appliances to U.S.
Samsung Electronics Co. is in preliminary talks to expand its manufacturing operations in the U.S. with a new facility for home appliances.
Nikkei Falls For 4th Day Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data
Japan’s Nikkei share average eased slightly for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, as investors turned cautious ahead of a U.S. jobs report later in the week. Nintendo Co Ltd however bucked the trend to climb 0.6 percent after Japanese video game news magazine Famitsu reported that a hybrid home console and handheld device that Nintendo released on March 3 sold an estimated 330,637 units in the first three days.
ZTE’s $1.2 Billion Sanctions Settlement Ends Year of U.S. Limbo
ZTE Corp. has agreed to pay as much as $1.2 billion for violating U.S. laws restricting the sale of American technology to Iran, ending a year of uncertainty about its ability to do business in the world’s biggest economy. Its shares surged.
Prosecutor Says Samsung Scandal a Sign of – Chronic Corruption’
South Korea’s special prosecutor accused Jay Y. Lee and other Samsung Group executives of conspiring to create fake documents to mask millions of dollars in bribes funneled to a confidante of the nation’s president. Lee, the de facto head of Samsung, is alleged to have committed perjury when he said he didn’t know his company had paid money to entities controlled by Choi Soon-sil, and that he wasn’t asked by President Park Geun-hye to provide financial support.
Micron Stock Rising on Goldman Upgrade
Shares of Micron Technology are higher by 4.42% to $24.48 on Wednesday afternoon, after the chip-maker was upgraded to “buy” from “neutral” at Goldman Sachs . The firm upgraded the stock as it sees a “tactical opportunity” in the name, CNBC.com reports.
Toshiba Said to Seek Bids for Chip Unit at $13 Billion Value
Toshiba Corp. is sending letters soliciting offers for its memory chip business this week and seeking bids that value it at about 1.5 trillion yen , according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese conglomerate is offering a majority stake in the chip unit and would be willing to sell the entire business, said the people, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.
America’s Favorite Cell Phone Perk Is Coming Back, FCC Head Says, Because Of Obama Regs Roll-Back
Ajit Pai, the Republican chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said that the recent uptick in “unlimited” data offerings from telecommunications companies is due to his reversal of burdensome federal oversight imposed by the Obama administration. Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T – the four largest wireless providers in the U.S. – all launched new unlimited data plans in recent weeks in an apparent attempt to capitalize on the change.
Korean Prosecutors to Indict Samsung Heir on Graft Charges
South Korea’s special prosecutor plans to indict Jay Y. Lee, the de facto head of Samsung Group, on bribery charges in the latest blow to the country’s largest conglomerate amid a generational handover. Lee will stand trial over accusations he participated in bribes made in exchange for government favors, with formal changes to be filed Tuesday against him and four other executives.
Samsung Group chief to be charged with bribery, embezzlement amid scandal
Lee Kyu-chul, spokesperson for the independent counsel team, speaks during a media briefing at its office in Seoul, South Korea February 28, 2017. Lee Kyu-chul, spokesperson for the independent counsel team, speaks during a media briefing at its office in Seoul, South Korea February 28, 2017.
Korean Prosecutors to Indict Samsung Heir on Graft Charges
South Korea’s special prosecutor plans to indict Jay Y. Lee, the de facto head of Samsung Group, on bribery charges along with four other executives, dealing a blow to the country’s largest conglomerate as it prepares for a generational handover. Formal charges would mean Lee stands trial over accusations of involvement in bribes for government favors.
Google is preparing to release a wireless 4K TV box, even as…
Google is preparing to release a wireless set-top box for the new generation of ultra-HD “4K” TVs, even as the company drastically scales back its high-speed internet and TV Google Fiber efforts. Recent filings with the FCC reveal that Google has received authorization to bring to market a “4K wireless TV box.”
Rogers Corp. posts 4Q profit
The Rogers, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of 65 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 94 cents per share.
Ixia beats Street 4Q forecasts
On a per-share basis, the Calabasas, California-based company said it had net income of 6 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 21 cents per share.
2 Top Internet-of-Things Stocks to Buy Now
The Internet of Things is a $19 trillion opportunity,according to former Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers. That figure may be overstating it, but the IoT does present one of the most significant investment opportunities of our times.
Samsung Heir Lee Arrives Shackled at Special Prosecutors Office
South Korean police on Saturday led Jay Y. Lee, hands bound with rope, into a special prosecutors office after arresting the de facto head of the country’s largest industrial conglomerate in a corruption probe that includes allegations of bribery. Lee, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics Co., was shown on a YTN television broadcast being led into the office in Seoul around 2:20 p.m. local time after spending his first night in police custody.
T-Mobile stock climbs on report SoftBank open to Sprint combination
The stock of Bellevue-based T-Mobile US rose 5.5 percent Friday following a report that SoftBank would be willing to give up control of Sprint if it would help cement a potential merger of the two mobile-phone carriers. The stock of Bellevue-based T-Mobile US rose 5.5 percent Friday following a report that SoftBank Group would be willing to give up control of Sprint if it would help cement a potential merger of the two mobile-phone carriers.
Samsung Chief Lee Arrested as South Korean Corruption Probe Deepens
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal rocking the highest levels of power in South Korea, dealing a fresh blow to the world’s biggest maker of smartphones and memory chips. The 48-year-old Lee, scion of the country’s richest family, was taken into custody at the Seoul Detention Centre after waiting there overnight for the decision.
TCPA: The Next Wave of Class Action Lawsuits Asserts Consumer’s …
Last year, we warned large and small companies about the proliferation of class action lawsuits brought by plaintiffs alleging violations of the New Jersey Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty, and Notice Act , related to website terms and conditions. TCCWNA was an overlooked statute that the organized plaintiffs’ bar attempted to exploit in the form of broad class action lawsuits and claims.
Facebook takes aim at Youtube with new standalone TV app
The move could allow it to eventually better compete with the likes of YouTube and traditional television channels for advertising revenue. Users with Apple TV, Amazon’s Fire TV and Samsung’s Smart TVs will be able to watch Facebook’s user-generated videos directly on their televisions.
WVIA expects $26 million from sale of broadcast spectrum
TV expects to receive nearly $26 million from the Federal Communications Commission-driven sale of its airwaves in a move the station said will have little impact on viewers but will help secure the future of public broadcasting in Northeastern Pennsylvania. WVIA disclosed the completed broadcast spectrum sale and announced it has entered a channel-sharing agreement with the parent company of the WNEP-TV on Friday after the FCC lifted a “quiet period” that prohibited the public broadcaster from even discussing its participation in the secretive auction process.
Litigation Alert: The Ninth Circuit Holds That a Telephone Consumer…
This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that allegations that unsolicited advertisement text messages were sent in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act established a concrete injury sufficient to confer Article III standing in Van Patten v. Vertical Fitness Group, LLC , No.
Apple Set to Begin Making iPhones in India by April’s End
Apple Inc. will begin assembling iPhones in India by the end of April, a regional minister says, heightening its focus on the world’s fastest-growing major smartphone market as growth slows elsewhere. The U.S. company has tapped Taiwan’s Wistron Corp. to put together its phones in the tech capital of Bangalore in Karnataka, said Priyank Kharge, the state’s information technology minister.
FCC to Vote on Advanced US Broadcast TV Standards
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is moving forward to advance a new broadcasting standard that would improve television picture quality, allow better access to programs via mobile phones and let broadcasters turn on a television set to send emergency alerts. Republican FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said the commission will vote Feb. 23 on whether to grant initial approval on a rule to allow broadcasters to use the new standard on a voluntary basis.
Qorvo, Cirrus Show the Risks of Betting on Just One Apple Supplier
Though Apple surged to new 52-week highs yesterday in the wake of a sales and earnings beat as well as stronger-than-expected iPhone print, a pair of chip suppliers are lower today due to the guidance provided in their Wednesday afternoon reports. The reasons behind their subdued outlooks provide some good lessons about why strong numbers from Apple — or for that matter, Samsung — don’t always spell the same for major suppliers.
FTC mails $20M in refunds to T-Mobile customers in ‘cramming’ case
FTC mails $20M in refunds to T-Mobile customers in ‘cramming’ case Typical charges added unwanted $9.99 monthly fees for horoscopes, sport or celebrity gossip. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jZqJOg T-Mobile recently introduced a new “Kickback” program which is designed to give customers who don’t use much data a credit of $10 a month.
Maxim Integrated: Cramer’s Top Takeaways
Did you miss last night’s “Mad Money” on CNBC ? If so, here are some of Jim Cramer’s top takeaways. The semiconductor stocks have been roaring as of late, but Cramer discovered one forgotten name that still has a lot of potential, Maxim Integrated .
Apple Supplier Shares Largely Flat After Earnings
Apple Inc.’s earnings beat Tuesday and subsequent stock gains did not appear to be carrying over to its suppliers Wednesday. While shares of Apple were up 5% in premarket trade Wednesday, shares of Micron Technology Inc. , a semiconductor company, were up 1%.
European Apple Suppliers Advance After Stellar iPhone Sales Results
Imagination Technologies and other European suppliers to Apple rallied early Wednesday after the U.S. tech giant reported better-than-expected earnings backed by stellar iPhone sales. Chip designer Imagination jumped 3% to change hands a three-week high of 243 pence each by 08:30 GMT in London, while chip maker STMicroelectronics rose 2.2% in Paris to a 12.47 each, just a few cents shy of its all-time high of a 12.50 each.
Nintendo plans to release 2 or 3 mobile games every year
A man stands in front of Nintendo’s logo at the presentation ceremony of its new game console Switch in Tokyo, Japan January 13, 2017. Nintendo Co Ltd said on Wednesday it plans to release two or three mobile games every year, a day after the Japanese videogames maker disappointed investors with a one-third cut to its full-year operating profit outlook.