Federal Trade Commission chairman Jon Leibowitz is resigning later this month. The chairman tells The New York Times that he expects to head to the private sector to focus on competition policy and privacy.
Leibowitz’s F…
A month after Google settlement, FTC chairman Jon Leibowitz announces his resignation
Verizon offers another way to pick up a Square reader, make your eventual fortune
Not that there’s been a lack of ways to pickup a Square credit card reader, but if you happen to find yourself in a Verizon Wireless store with a few extra bucks and the burning desire to open your own boutique business (and you’re not craving coffee…
Android Overload: CyanogenMod needs your help, Sony Xperia T & TX Jelly Bean update gets certified, and more
The Android Overload is where we feature the biggest news stories from throughout the day (see above video), as well as stash all of the stories/articles/news bits that didn’t make it onto our front page. But just because they weren’t featured doesn’t mean they aren’t worth taking a look at. In fact, there’s almost always [...]
Top cable industry lobbyist admits data caps have nothing to do with congestion
The cable industry has long maintained that data caps were a necessity in order to keep their networks from toppling due to congestion. Data and logic both suggested their collective argument was a reach at best, and now former FCC boss and current top cable industry lobbyist Michael Powell has admitted that cable companies have been misstating their case, Broadcasting and Cable reported earlier this month. During the recent MMTC Broadband and Social Justice Summit, Powell was asked to comment on data caps. The lobbyist responded that while many have argued that the solution came about in order to combat congestion, “that’s wrong,” he said. “Our principal purpose is how to fairly monetize a high fixed cost.” “If you buy a
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Delta updates its Android app with v2.0 makeover [DYKWIA?]
Airline still lacking a proper tablet app, however
A bit of good news tonight for those of you who a decent amount of time at 35,000 feet. Delta has updated its Android application to Version 2.0, just a couple weeks after it dropped for iOS. With it you’ll get a brand-new user interface, as well as a bevy of new options, including the ability to purchase domestic flights from your phone (they’re still working on international flights), or add economy comfort seats and other trip extras.
A Delta representative on the Flyer Talk Forums expanded a bit on the update, saying:
Just like we’ve added in the iPhone version of the app, we’ve included the ability to find, compare and book flights. We’ve also updated My Trips to give you a quick and easy way to purchase Economy Comfort and our Trip Extras, including Wi-Fi and Priority Boarding. You’ll also be able to use the Track My Bags and Check Flight Status features to improve your day of travel experience.
At the core of the new functionality, we’ve optimized (and in some cases completely re-written) our backend systems to provide you with faster response times in all areas of the app. Additionally, we have updated the look and feel to help you find the most important features easily.
Missing — still — is any sort of tablet application. That’s been annoying enough in the past (never mind that the phone application has worked just fine when sideloaded on tablets), but it’s especially disappointing given the awesomeness that Delta brought in its iPad app, particularly when it comes to seeing what’s on the ground beneath your flight at any given time.
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Sony’s “My Xperia” to rival “Find My iPhone”
Sony sees the need to challenge Apple in the lost device category as it will look to add its own competitive advantage for those who need extra smartphone protection. Enter “My Xperia,” a service that will allow you to locate your phone in the event that it gets lost or stolen. Alongside getting GPS coordinates [...]
Temple Run 2 becomes fastest growing mobile game of all time with 50M downloads in two weeks
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WSJ: Sony’s next PlayStation will be revealed February 20th, arrive later this year (update)
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