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One-Third Of World's Population Using Internet, Developing Nations Showing Biggest Gains
It's getting ever easier to access the Internet, the UN finds, and that growth could greatly help developing countries.
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The top after-market Nasdaq gainers Wednesday were SciClone Pharmaceuticals Inc, Infinera Corporation, Sanmina-SCI Corporation, Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc and Glu Mobile. The top after-market Nasdaq losers were Ericsson, NXP Semiconductors N.V., NetSpend Holdings Inc, KIT digital Inc and Air Methods Corporation.
The End Of Pop Culture: What Eastwooding Tells Us About The Future Of Media
From Charlie Sheen's public unraveling to Todd Akin's "legitimate rape" comment, the most recognizable pop-culture trends in recent years have come from the real-life folly of the public sphere. That's a far shift, media experts say, from the days when a one-size-fits-all monoculture was produced on Hollywood sound stages and back lots.
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Technology Focus: Cybertools Provide Little Immunity
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Lenovo Battles Apple: Offers Broadband Access For ThinkPad
China?s Lenovo Group (Pink: LNVGY), the No. 2 PC maker, announced a no-contract broadband service for its ThinkPad Classic and ThinkPad Edge laptops for customers in the U.S. and nine European countries.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Preorders On US Cellular Announced, Launch In July; Verizon's Variant To Support Global Roaming
Joining the four major US carriers, the nation's sixth largest carrier U.S. Cellular has announced that it will launch the latest Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone in July with preorders beginning June 12.
Barack Obama On Gay Marriage: His Interview With ABC's Robin Roberts [TRANSCRIPT]
On Wednesday, ABC news anchor Robin Roberts say down with President Barack Obama for an historic interview. For the first time, Obama affirmed his evolved position on one of America?s most controversial issues. Read the full transcript here, courtesy of ABC.
US Postal Service Alters Rural Post Office Closure Plan
The U.S. Postal Service said it is abandoning for now its plan to close thousands of post offices in rural locations and will instead keep them operating with shorter opening hours.
Carlos Slim's América Móvil Makes Bid for Dutch KPN Cellular Company
Mexican business-tycoon Carlos Slim Helú's mobile telecommunications company América Móvil S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: AMX) made an unsolicited bid to raise its stake in Dutch mobile phone company Koninklijke KPN N.V. (Amsterdam: KPN) by $3.4 billion, KPN announced Tuesday.
Samsung Focus 2, HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Launched: 4G Battle Heats Up Between AT&T?s Windows And Verizon?s Android Warriors
While Samsung and HTC have already stolen a lot of the limelight with their new Android smartphones, Galaxy S3 and One X respectively, both the tech giants are not done with it and recently have come up with more offerings in the line of 4G LTE smartphones.
AT&T Goes Beyond Cell Phones, Plans Nationwide Wireless Home Security Services [VIDEO]
In an effort to expand beyond cell phones, the second largest U.S. mobile operator, AT&T, is all set to enter the home security and automation business.
Hutchison Resubmits Bid For Debt-Laden Irish Telecom
Hong Kong-based diversified holding company Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. (Hong Kong: 0013) resubmitted its ?2 billion ($2.62 billion) cash bid for Dublin-based Eircom Group Ltd., the closely held fixed, mobile and broadband telecommunications services provider.
Who Are The Favorite Politicians Of 5 Tax-Dodging Corporations?
Here's a look at the five most profitable companies profiled in a recent Citizens for Tax Justice report on corporate taxation and the top five federal political candidates or incumbents to whom each has contributed during the 2011-2012 election cycle.
Airtel Launches India’s First 4G Connection: Beginning Of A New Era Of Speed Or Another Disaster Like 3G?
Bharti Airtel has launched Broadband Wireless Access or 4G services in Kolkata on Tuesday. Will this 4G service be better than the existing 3G service provided by Airtel itself along with Vodafone, BSNL, Reliance and Tata?
China Dismayed by Australian Ban on Huawei
China expressed consternation over the decision of the Australian government to ban telecommunications giant Huawei from competing in its new national broadband network over concerns for cybersecurity.
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Apple iPhone 4S Hits Ntelos Before T-Mobile For $150
Ntelos, a small Virginia-based cellphone company, has launched the iPhone 4S ahead of T-Mobile and larger network providers because of its broadband internet speed capabilities, Slashgear reports.
Falcone Mulls Voluntary Bankruptcy For LightSquared
Hedge fund manager Philip Falcone said in an interview on Wednesday he is seriously considering filing a voluntary bankruptcy for LightSquared, the struggling telecom startup in which his Harbinger Capital Partners is the majority owner.
Sprint HTC EVO One With LTE To Be Launched Wednesday: Report
According to a latest report, Sprint is set to unveil HTC's EVO One smartphone at an event scheduled on Wednesday.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: 5 Features, Specs We Want to See on Launch Day
The delayed release of the Samsung Galaxy S3 has spurred rumors and built up expectations over features and specs for the new phone, which could launch anytime between now and the end of the year.
Australia Blocks China's Huawei from Broadband Tender
Australia has blocked China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd HWT.UL from tendering for contracts in the country's $38 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) due to cyber security concerns, Huawei said on Monday.
Australia blocks China's Huawei from broadband tender
Australia has blocked China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from tendering for contracts in the country's $38 billion National Broadband Network due to cyber security concerns, Huawei said on Monday.
Verizon Tells Congress Cable Deals Ease Spectrum Crunch
Verizon Communications and Comcast executives, in testimony on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, defended joint spectrum and marketing deals as a way for the wireless carrier to handle a coming spectrum crunch.
FCC Proposal could Help Dish Wireless Plan
Communications regulators proposed on Wednesday a path for making satellite airwaves available for mobile broadband use, a rulemaking that could help Dish Network Corp launch a wireless cellular network.
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