WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Google has not changed its decision to stop censoring its Chinese search site even if it means leaving that market, a senior executive told a U.S. Congressional panel on Wednesday.
Archive for Marzec 10th, 2010
Google stands behind plan to stop China censorship
MySpace readies site overhaul to rekindle growth
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – With shrinking audiences, deep layoffs and two management shake-ups, MySpace, the one-time leader in Internet social networking, has had a rocky year.
U.S. weighing China Internet censorship case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is studying whether it can legally challenge Chinese Internet restrictions that hurt Google and other U.S. companies operating in China, but direct talks with Beijing might yield faster results, the top U.S. trade official said on Tuesday.
Cisco leapfrogs rivals with faster router
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Cisco Systems Inc introduced its first major new routers in six years and said they can be configured to handle Internet traffic up to 12 times faster than rival products.
U.S. considers some free wireless broadband service
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. regulators may dedicate spectrum to free wireless Internet service for some Americans to increase affordable broadband service nationwide, the Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday.
NFL signs mobile phone deal with Verizon Wireless
MIAMI (Reuters) – The NFL has signed a four-year agreement with Verizon Wireless to show live games and highlights on mobile phones in a deal U.S. media reported was worth $720 million.
Pink Floyd battles EMI in online royalties case
LONDON (Reuters) – Pink Floyd on Tuesday launched legal action against record label EMI in a case that centres around royalty payments and how music is sold in the digital age.
Cyber-bullying cases put heat on Google, Facebook
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Internet was built on freedom of expression. Society wants someone held accountable when that freedom is abused. And major Internet companies like Google and Facebook are finding themselves caught between those ideals.
Lender putting www.sex.com domain on auction block
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sex.com, often touted as one of the most valuable Internet domain names, is due to head to the auction block next week.