AT&T chairman says credit woes crimping operations
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The tightening of the global credit markets is crimping the world’s largest telecommunications company….
NY regulators get tough on Verizon FiOS installs
NEW YORK (AP) — New York regulators have raised the possibility of banning Verizon Communications Inc. from installing its fiber-optic FiOS service in New York City until the company makes sure it’s doing enough to provide electrical grounding for its equipment in homes….
Hollywood aims to block RealNetworks’ DVD software
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s six major movie studios on Tuesday sued RealNetworks Inc. to prevent it from distributing DVD copying software that they said would allow consumers to “rent, rip and return” movies or even copy friends’ DVD collections outright….
Nokia to buy Canada’s Oz Communications
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Nokia Corp., the world’s largest cell phone maker, said Tuesday it will buy mobile messaging company Oz Communications of Canada to give consumers access to instant messaging services and e-mails through their mobile devices….
Marriott Hotels to Debut Custom In-Room Wii Consoles
The chain will debut in-room Wiis at five hotels that do not require a game disc to play the game.