Guantanamo Wi-Fi shuttered after Anonymous hacking threat
In unity with the prison's inmates, the hacking group pledges to disrupt online activities at Guantanamo -- prompting the U.S. military to shut down the bases' Wi-Fi. [Read more]Uncategorized
Dish’s Ergen eyes LightSquared spectrum
(Reuters) - Charlie Ergen, the chairman of U.S. satellite company Dish Network Corp , has offered to buy bankrupt broadband company LightSquared Inc's wireless airwaves, a source close to Ergen told Reuters.Uncategorized
Spot expands lineup with satellite-powered Global Phone
The Spot Global Phone delivers voice and basic data to remote locations for $499. [Read more]Uncategorized
Flickr’s 1TB for photos is great, but how about a smart shoebox?
commentary More space for online photo storage is a welcome move, but it's also like having a bigger "shoebox" where more of your photos get lost. How about an increase in organization? [Read more]Uncategorized
iGate sacks chief executive Murthy after sexual harassment claim
(Reuters) - The board of iGate Corp, an information technology outsourcing services provider, has sacked Chief Executive Officer Phaneesh Murthy following an investigation into a claim of sexual harassment, the company said in a statement.Uncategorized
DealBook Column: But Wait. Didn’t Yahoo Try a Deal Like This Before?
Yahoo’s deal for Tumblr raises questions about its ability to make money by selling ads, among other thorny issues.Uncategorized
SoftBank grants waiver for Sprint to talk more to Dish
The Japanese wireless carrier is letting its rival Dish go into further talks with Sprint, saying that "we are providing this waiver because we are confident in the value of our transaction." [Read more]Uncategorized
Tough Cat B15 Android phone marks U.S. debut
The makers of tractors and other construction equipment are trying to drum up partners to sell its rough 'n' tumble Android smartphone. [Read more]Uncategorized
David Karp Quit School to Get Serious About Tumblr
David Karp, founder of Tumblr, got his education not in high school or college but in the world of Internet start-ups.Uncategorized
Social Media Is Moving Into Creativity Like Tumblr
New services are providing a stage or pulpit for people, instead of making them passive users of social media.Uncategorized
Sprint gets waiver from Softbank, permitting discussions with Dish
(Reuters) - Wireless service provider Sprint Nextel Corp received a waiver from SoftBank Corp on various provisions of their merger agreement permitting it to engage in discussions with Dish Network Corp.Uncategorized
Google breach may have led to sensitive data leaks
Chinese hackers were blamed for breaking into Google's servers in 2010; now, U.S. officials say these cyberattacks may have led to the release of secret government information. [Read more]Uncategorized








