With Google settlement, U.S. gets tough on privacy protection
A sweeping settlement puts the Internet industry on notice to safeguard users’ information. With social networking emerging as the most potent force on the Internet, federal regulators are moving to limit how companies can exploit personal information.

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J.D. Power: Apple iPhone ranks highest in smartphone customer satisfaction for 5th consecutive time
Overall satisfaction with smartphones and traditional mobile phones…

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Nokia lays out serious risks in Microsoft deal
In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, Nokia laid out the threats it faces as part of its planned deal with Microsoft. There are many, according to Nokia. Some have already been identified by critics of the agreement, under which Nokia will phase out use of its Symbian operating system in favor of Microsoft’s Windows Phone software. Publicly held companies …

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Apple releases iTunes 10.2.1 update
On Tuesday, Apple released iTunes 10.2.1, hot on the heels of 10.2, which the company released on March 2.

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News Corp. stealthily deepens investment in social gaming
Media giant News Corp. is deepening its investment in the fast-growing social gaming market. The company quietly acquired social game publisher Making Fun Inc., a year-old San Francisco company started by a pair of game industry veterans, last November but…

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