Blog Profile / Post Tech
| URL : | http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-tech | |
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| Filed Under: | Technology | |
| Posts on Regator: | 421 | |
| Posts / Week: | 3.9 | |
| Archived Since: | April 20, 2011 | |
Blog Post Archive
The Circuit: Dish claims security an issue in Sprint-Softbank deal
Dish Network claims national security concerns with Sprint-Softbank deal: Dish Network has undertaken a major media campaign — including taking out a full page ad in The Washington Post — to suggest that the acquisition deal between Softbank and Sprint will cause national security problems. Read full article >>
The Circuit: Facebook joins human rights group
Facebook joins the Global Network Initiative: Facebook announced Wednesday that it is joining the Global Network Initiative, which asks companies to commit to certain standards when it comes to protecting the freedom of expression and Internet privacy rights. Read full article >>
Apple CEO Tim Cook says U.S. should lower corporate tax rate
Apple chief executive Tim Cook told a Senate panel Tuesday that the U.S. tax code needs a dramatic overhaul with the overall corporate tax rate, currently at 35 percent, falling to about 20 percent. Testifying before the before the Permanent...Show More Summary
Lawmakers grill Apple’s Tim Cook, other executives on taxes
Lawmakers had pointed questions for Apple chief executive Tim Cook and two other top company executives Tuesday at a Senate subcommittee hearing examining the Apple’s tax practices. Cook opened by defending his company against accusations that it uses tax loopholes to shift profits outside the United States and avoid U.S. taxes. Read full article >>
Apple CEO Tim Cook defends tax practices at Hill hearing
Apple chief executive Tim Cook went to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to defend the tech giant against accusations that it is using gimmicks to pay less than its fair share of taxes. In prepared testimony before the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee...Show More Summary
The Circuit: Pentagon approves Apple devices for employee use
Pentagon approves iOS 6 devices: The Department of Defense said Friday that it has approved Apple iPhones and iPads running iOS 6 for use on its networks, meaning that the department can now issue those devices to its employees. Read full article >>
The Circuit: Consumer groups raise competition concerns over unlimited app streaming
Unlimited app streaming: Wireless companies are warming to the idea of letting some apps stream unlimited video with subsidies from content providers, but as The Washington Post reported, consumer groups have raised concerns that this kind of streaming model could harm competition. Read full article >>
The Circuit: Federal judges to discuss patent system at National Press Club
Judges to discuss patents at National Press Club: Four federal judges will discuss the U.S. patent system Tuesday at a National Press Club event hosted by the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies. Read full article >...
The Circuit: Amazon introduces its own currency, Amazon Coins
Amazon creates its own virtual currency: Amazon announced Monday that it’s giving a starter set of “Amazon Coins” to all Kindle Fire users, which will let users buy apps, games and make in-app payments within the company’s own ecosystem. Read full article >>
The Circuit: Hackers took $45 million in ATM heist
ATM heist: Thieves took over $45 million from automated teller machines in a massive heist over a seven-month period ending last month, The Washington Post reported. The money was taken from ATMs in Manhattan and more than 20 other locations around the world, the report said. Show More Summary
The Circuit: Rep. Lofgren unveils cellphone unlocking bill
Cellphone unlocking: Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) on Thursday released a new bill that would make cellphone unlocking legal, on a permanent basis. Unlocking a cellphone or tablet allows consumers to take their devices from network to network; it is illegal under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act. Read full article >>
The Circuit: Aereo files federal suit against CBS to prevent further lawsuits
Aereo files complaint against CBS: Aereo filed a complaint against CBS to prevent the television broadcaster from filing a suit against the streaming video startup in Boston. CBS is one of several broadcasters that claim Aereo’s technology, which picks up broadcast waves and delivers them over the Web, is illegal. Show More Summary
The Circuit: T-Mobile, MetroPCS complete merger
T-Mobile, MetroPCS: T-Mobile and MetroPCS have finalized their merger deal, and began trading under the ticker “TMUS” Wednesday after ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The merger puts T-Mobile USA in a better position to expand its 4G LTE network, but the new firm will have to work to integrate the two networks. Show More Summary
The Circuit: Privacy groups oppose requests to delay kids privacy law
Privacy groups oppose COPPA delay requests: Privacy groups Tuesday asked Federal Trade Commission chairman Edith Ramirez not to delay the implementation of new child privacy data laws under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Read full article >>
The Circuit: German agency fines Google over WiFi data collection
Google fined by German data agency: A German data protection agency has fined Google 145,000 euros ($189,000) for collecting information from unsecured WiFi networks with its Street View service. In a statement, the Hamburg Data Protection...Show More Summary
The Circuit: FCC says carriers have fulfilled ‘bill shock’ promises
FCC makes ‘bill shock’ announcement: The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday that carriers have fulfilled their promise to give their customers proper notification of how much data they’re using to prevent a surprising bill at the end of the month. Read full article >>
The Circuit: FTC issues first case against mobile phone ‘cramming’
FTC acts on cramming: The Federal Trade Commission took its first action against a company accused of mobile phone “cramming,” or adding unauthorized charges to users’ accounts. In a press release Wednesday, the agency said that it has...Show More Summary
The Circuit: Immigration legislation addresses H-1B visas
H-1B visas: According to a report from The Washington Post, immigration legislation to be introduced Tuesday will include a change to the number of H-1B visas awarded to highly skilled engineers and computer programmers. The legislation...Show More Summary
Dish proposes $25.5 billion merger with Sprint
Dish Network has proposed a $25.5 billion deal for a merger with Sprint, looking to upset the proposed deal between the nation’s third-largest carrier and the Japanese wireless company Softbank. Dish announced its bid for Sprint Monday morning, putting together a Web site featuring the merits of its offer. Show More Summary
The Circuit: White House proposes day of ‘civic hacking’
White House to host second hackathon: The White House announced Friday that it will host a second National Day of Civic Hacking, inviting developers and technology experts to Washington for a hackathon on June 1. Read full article >...