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Latest Featured Articles » FTC to Subpoena Google in Antitrust Investigation The federal government is prepared to subpoena Google in what appears to be a "formal antitrust investigation into whether the search giant has abused its dominance on the Web," The Wall Street Journal reported. » What Do You Use Your Tablet For, Really? Tablets are said to be "content consumption" devices, and a new study, conducted by Frank N. Magid Associates, in collaboration with the Online Publishers Association (OPA), that surveyed 2,482 people, between the ages of 8 to 64, backs up that contention. The study found that tablets are preferred to PCs for virtually every form of content consumption. » Dutch Parliament Passes 'Net Neutrality' Rules Dutch mobile operators will not be able to block customers from using Skype or other web-based Internet messaging services, or charge an extra fee to use such applications, according to a new law passed by the Netherlands Parliament. » Will Future Hackers Be Short-Sellers? One can't help but wonder if the opportunity currently exists for hackers to find loopholes in the security of publicly traded companies only to short the stock and then exploit the loophole and do tremendous damage to the company in question. You can't help but come to such a conclusion when you read about how investors are weighing at least in part - the data breach when sending Sony's shares lower. » The Semiconductor Market Proves it's Tougher than Nails Even with the continuing impact of the Japanese earthquake and rocky global economy - the worldwide semiconductor industry continues to expand. » Microsoft Upgrades SkyDrive after Apple Announces iCloud Not wanting to be outdone by Apple's recent announcement of iCloud, Microsoft has upgraded its SkyDrive service. » Faster iPhone Model Coming This Fall: Report As competition with the ultra-fast Android phone revs up, Apple is set to launch a new, faster iPhone this fall and is testing a new version of the iPad, according to media reports. » Apple Revamps Dual-Band Apple Extreme Base Station According to PCWorld.com, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has posted test results for what looks to be a possible refresh of Apple's AirPort Extreme base station. However, it is difficult to know what changes have been made to the wireless hardware because Apple has requested the federal agency to keep all proprietary details confidential. Featured Resources » Increasing Marketing Campaign Profitability with Predictive Analytics » Five Predictive Imperatives for Maximizing Customer Value » Using Wireless Digital Signage and Interactive Media to Maximize Customer Engagement Advertise With Us General advertising Info: Click here    Become a TechZone360 columnist! Become a TechZone360 columnist! Want to contribute your expertise to a growing audience of communications technology professionals? Become a writer, blogger or columnist for the TechZone360 Web site and this newsletter. Contact Erik Linask at elinask@tmcnet.com for details. FOLLOW TECHZONE360   FEATURED MAGAZINES FEATURED EVENTS

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