Friday, May 28, 2010

Bad News For Cell Phone Carriers…and Microsoft

FCC takes aim at the wireless industry

The Federal Communications Commission, which has been taking a beating on proposed Net neutrality regulations, is lacing up the gloves again, this time to do battle with wireless carriers. While more than a few of the wireless carriers are the same companies going toe-to-toe with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski over Net neutrality, the latest scrap is over a very different issue: billing. More specifically, those shocking bills consumers say they get from time to time from their wireless providers.

Apple passes Microsoft in valuation

Apple has passed Microsoft in terms of market capitalization, with a value of roughly $222 billion--about $3 billion ahead of Microsoft. Apple had been flirting with the milestone for days and had already passed Microsoft by another measure--a valuation known as enterprise value, which adds in debt and other factors. The fact that Apple, not Microsoft, is the more valuable franchise represents a remarkable turn of events in the history of computing.

Going green with Win7 is harder than it looks

Trying to consume less energy in a home office by putting workstations to sleep automatically seemed like the right thing to do. But when two Windows 7 PCs developed insomnia, returning them to a greener state let me discover some interesting tricks and tips.

Why iPad owners need a Kindle, too

Got an iPad? Don't sell your Kindle. Each does what the other doesn't. Together, they're a total e-book solution

Google Chrome 5 - Full Review

The overriding philosophy of Google's Chrome browser can be summed up in one word: speed. I'm not just talking about its surfing speed (more on this later), but also the speed at which new versions come out.

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