Regulators uncertain over Apple subscription deals

Apple may be facing antitrust scrutiny over the way it allows publishers to sell content on its portable devices. But while there’s interest among US authorities, European regulators appear more relaxed on the issue. Both the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department are said to be taking an initial interest in the subscriptions: neither body […]


Presidential Tech: Monroe’s Steamboat Ride to the Barackberry

This week, NetworkWorld has a fascinating slideshow of Presidential tech firsts. From James Monroe’s ride aboard the steamboat Savannah to Jimmy Carter’s installation of solar panels on the White House to Barack Obama’s battle to keep his beloved Blackberry while in office (a choice that already seems hilariously old-school), the list serves as a reminder that […]