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Google sees more government snooping in first half of 2012

Google sees more government snooping in first half of 2012
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By Graeme McMillanProvided by You may not be having an affair with a high-ranking American intelligence official, but that doesn't mean that Big Brother isn't watching you nonetheless. Or, at least, that might be the impression that you're left with upon discovering that Google has

US panel urges more oversight of China investment

US panel urges more oversight of China investment
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By MATTHEW PENNINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A congressional advisory panel on Wednesday urged tighter screening of investment by Chinese state-owned companies in the U.S., saying they present unfair competition to American firms. That's the primary recommendation of an annual

US panel urges more oversight of China investment

US panel urges more oversight of China investment
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By MATTHEW PENNINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A congressional advisory panel on Wednesday urged tighter screening of investment by Chinese state-owned companies in the U.S., saying they present unfair competition to American firms. That's the primary recommendation of an annual

Despite rebel deal, Syria can keep up the fight

Despite rebel deal, Syria can keep up the fight
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 13th
By BRIAN MURPHY and ELIZABETH A. KENNEDYAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) - Nearly 20 months into the Syrian uprising, President Bashar Assad's message to the world has been nothing if not consistent: His military is strong, his enemies are mere terrorists and he will prevail in the end. And

Toyota tests cars that communicate with each other

Toyota tests cars that communicate with each other
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 12th
SUSONO, Japan (AP) - Toyota Motor Cop. is testing out safety systems using cars that communicate with each other and with the roads they are on in a just-completed facility in Japan, the size of three baseball stadiums. The cars use telecommunications waves to receive information, such as

Australia abandons mandatory Internet filter plan

Australia abandons mandatory Internet filter plan
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th
By ROD McGUIRKAssociated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - The Australian government has abandoned its 5-year-old pledge to mandate a filter blocking child pornography and other objectionable Internet content. Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said Friday that instead of a compulsory filter

A look at telecom-industry subscriber reports

A look at telecom-industry subscriber reports
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 8th
By The Associated Press Telecommunications companies have begun releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter. Here is a summary of reports for selected telecommunications companies and what they reveal about their own and the industry's prospects. - Oct. 18: Verizon

A look at telecom-industry subscriber reports

A look at telecom-industry subscriber reports
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 7th
By The Associated Press Telecommunications companies have begun releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter. Here is a summary of reports for selected telecommunications companies and what they reveal about their own and the industry's prospects. - Oct. 18: Verizon

Frontier Communications' 3Q profit up threefold

Frontier Communications' 3Q profit up threefold
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 6th
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) - Frontier Communications Corp.'s net income jumped more than threefold in the third quarter, as the telecommunications services provider's operating expenses declined sharply. The company, which offers broadband, digital phone, video and other services, said Tuesday

A look at telecom-industry subscriber reports

A look at telecom-industry subscriber reports
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 6th
By The Associated Press Telecommunications companies have begun releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter. Here is a summary of reports for selected telecommunications companies and what they reveal about their own and the industry's prospects. - Oct. 18: Verizon