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Public interest groups rail against a Comcast and NBC merger

If Comcast buys NBC Universal, public interest groups warn that there would be too much media concentration in the hands of the nation's largest cable service operator. The union could also shape the future of online video -- a migration...

Sprint won't change early termination fees

In response to Verizon Wireless' unpopular announcement that it will double its cancellation fees for smart phone subscribers, Sprint Nextel took the opportunity to say it would not be following suit. Instead, Sprint subscribers with two-year contracts will still be...

Concerns of Internet and kids, look to phone applications: group

In addition to TVs, Mp3 players and video game consoles shaping the lives of children, add the cell phone. Scores of applications for smart phones like the iPhone are being downloaded by young children. With 100,000 applications easily downloaded from...

New York sues Intel over bullying, bribes

New York's attorney general filed a suit Wednesday against Intel for allegedly forcing or paying kickbacks to computer manufacturers to use their chips over those of rivals. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court of Delaware, and comes...

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Public interest groups rail against a Comcast and NBC merger

Sprint won't change early termination fees

Concerns of Internet and kids, look to phone applications: group

New York sues Intel over bullying, bribes