China lauds iPhone app that spreads state views
China's film and TV regulator late Tuesday praised the growth of an iPhone application from state broadcaster CCTV as the country looks for new ways to project its political views abroad.
Google's Free Airport Wi-Fi: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself
Free Wi-Fi while you're waiting for your flight? Sounds like a great way to save money, and kudos to Google for offering it at many U.S. airports during the holidays. Unfortunately, Google's generosity may also lure identity thieves and nefarious hackers to the nation's terminals to prey on clueless travelers.
Clearwire claims 173,000 WiMax users
Wireless broadband provider Clearwire had about 173,000 WiMax subscribers at the end of September and should be able to offer service to 120 million potential subscribers in the U.S. by the end of next year, the company said Tuesday.
Verizon sold 100,000 Droids over first weekend, analyst says
Broadpoint AmTech's estimate that Verizon sold 100,000 Motorola Droid smartphones during its first weekend drew a mixed response from analysts.
Droid Sales Are Fine, But Seem Familiar
Sales of Verizon Wireless and Motorola's Droid on opening weekend came nowhere near the iPhone's debut numbers, but thanks to some recent history, we know that comparing anything to Apple's smartphone just isn't fair.
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