Verizon TV Coming to NYC
Verizon FiOS cable TV service in New York City? That might not be just a pipe dream for much longer after a city committee on Tuesday approved a cable franchising deal that will allow the provider to sell cable TV service to residents in the five boroughs.
U.S. Needs Cybersecurity Plan, Experts Tell House
U.S. cyber-security efforts are a disjointed, disorganized mess, experts told a House intelligence committee Thursday.
First Adobe Media Player Beta on Tap
Adobe officials look to enter a market dominated by the likes of Microsoft.
WiFi Alliance Announces 802.11n Draft-Certified Products
The 802.11n version of Wi-Fi promises to deliver higher speeds and greater reliability than earlier versions.
Keep ItSafe On the Road
Summer time, vacation time, and keeping in touch. With the proliferation of free or reasonably priced broadband Internet connectivity offered by hotels, many traveling for business or pleasure hit the road with their laptops. Hotels offer wired or wireless connectivity, and sometimes both, which can make traveling more fun, or at least let you keep up with e-mail on the road. You need to travel prepared, though, and keep your guard up—sometimes more so than at home.
American Airlines Adding Streaming Video Services to Flights This Summ
Passengers on American Airlines flights are about to get a new perk. Instead of craning their necks to catch reruns of "Monk" and excerpts from "The Tonight Show" on tiny aisle TV sets, they'll be able to wirelessly stream content to their personal devices from the comfort of their own seats.
Apple Shares Fall on Production Rumors
Apple Inc. shares fell nearly 7 percent on Tuesday on rumors including talk of production cuts in iPhones or iPods.
Nielsen: 40 Percent of People Use Smartphones, Tablets While Watching
According to a Nielsen report, 40 percent of smartphone and tablet owners are using their devices while they watch TV.
RealNetworks to Provide News in RealTime
RealNetworks has launched a beta news reader/screensaver that it says simplifies the task of keeping current.
HP's New Ink Jets to Challenge Laser Printers
Hewlett-Packard has announced three lines of ink jet printers and all-in-ones that the company claims are faster and provide a lower cost per page than most comparable laser printers.
