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Sam Gustin
Recent Articles
This Is How the Patent Trolls and Trial Lawyers Won
For over a year, intellectual property reform advocates and their allies in Congress have been trying to advance legislation designed to crack down on so-called patent trolls, which are firms that don't build products, but...
By Sam Gustin
May 24, 2014
How the NSA Tapped AT&T's Network
The NSA and AT&T refuse to discuss exactly what was going on in now-legendary Room 641A at 611 Folsom Street.
By Sam Gustin
May 20, 2014
Critics Are Mercilessly Slamming the AT&T-DirecTV Deal
Public interest groups argue that none of the proposed mega-deals will benefit consumers
By Sam Gustin
May 19, 2014
Apple and Google Call a Truce in Patent Wars
After years of legal wrangling over intellectual property, Apple and Google have agreed to dismiss all current patent disputes between the two companies, marking an extraordinary de-escalation of the patent wars between the Silicon Valley tech giants
By Sam Gustin
May 16, 2014
Hedge Fund Manager Sentenced for Insider Trading
Michael Steinberg was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for insider trading on Friday. His prosecution was part of a decade-long federal investigation into former hedge fund giant SAC Capital and its billionaire founder Steven A. Cohen
By Sam Gustin
May 16, 2014
8 Things You Need to Know About Net Neutrality
As the Open Internet debate intensifies, here's a guide to the FCC, net neutrality, and what's at stake for the future of the Internet
By Sam Gustin
May 16, 2014
The Future of the Internet Up for a Vote
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is caught between net neutrality advocates and industry giants ahead of today's vote on his 'Open Internet' proposal, which could allow broadband providers to create "fast lanes," as both sides warn the web's future hangs in the balance
By Sam Gustin
May 15, 2014
AT&T's Aims for $50 Billion Merger With DirecTV
AT&T wants DirecTV but the proposed $50 billion telecom deal, which would be the largest in years and reshape the television business at a time of rapid change in the industry, would pose headaches for regulators already mulling a Comcast merger with Time Warner Cable
By Sam Gustin
May 13, 2014
FCC Chairman's Net-Neutrality Plan In Chaos
Tom Wheeler appears to have misjudged public opinion and fellow commissioners as a campaign is mounted to urge him to adapt his proposal on allowing broadband providers to strike special deals with web giants for preferential treatment in the "last mile" to consumers
By Sam Gustin
May 12, 2014
Apple May Buy Beats In Its Biggest-Ever Acquisition
The era of digital downloads is coming to an end and Apple is still without its own streaming music product. That's why it looks poised to buy Beats for $3.2 billion, which would be its biggest acquisition ever
By Sam Gustin
May 9, 2014
Tech Titans: Save the Internet
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler faces mounting opposition to his proposed net neutrality rules as more than 100 Internet companies sent a letter expressing alarm over the direction laid out ahead of next week's vote and imploring regulators to protect the web's openness
By Sam Gustin
May 7, 2014
Tech Stocks Continue Freefall
As some of the most high-flying technology stocks continue their dramatic declines, one Wall Street analyst calls it a "reality check" for investors
By Sam Gustin
May 7, 2014
Alibaba Could Make Out Like Thieves With IPO Debut
Last year, the Chinese e-commerce business that is part-owned by Yahoo handled $248 billion in transactions, more than Amazon and eBay combined. The company's IPO could be the largest in tech history
By Sam Gustin
May 6, 2014
NYC Wants to Turn Pay Phones Into Wi-Fi Hot Spots
Mayor Bill de Blasio has called for proposals to morph the phone booths into Wi-Fi hot spots and would blanket the five boroughs with free access, ramping up a pilot program begun by his predecessor. If successful, the effort could be a blueprint for other cities
By Sam Gustin
May 1, 2014
AT&T Mulls $40 Billion Merger With DirecTV
AT&T would love to own DirecTV's satellite-TV business. DirecTV wants to bolster its broadband position. The talks were reportedly prompted by Comcast's intention to buy Time Warner Cable, which already faces intense scrutiny from the Justice Department
By Sam Gustin
May 1, 2014
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Pledges Open Internet in Face of Criticism
Wheeler, a former cable and wireless industry lobbyist, strongly disputed the notion that his proposed Internet rules would imperil "net neutrality"
By Sam Gustin
April 30, 2014
Netflix, Verizon Reach Deal
Paid-peering deals, which happen at interconnection points around the U.S., are not considered to be a "Net neutrality" issue by the FCC
By Sam Gustin
April 28, 2014
Comcast's Big Plan to Win Merger Approval
The nation's largest broadband company will sell a large number of users to Charter and swap others with its smaller rival as it looks to secure regulatory approval of its $45 million bid to buy Time Warner Cable
By Sam Gustin
April 28, 2014
Open-Internet Advocates Cry Foul on Planned Rules
Internet service providers could strike special deals with Internet companies like Netflix or Skype for preferential treatment, under proposals by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler, violating the ideal of equal access for all consumers
By Sam Gustin
April 23, 2014
Apple Soars iPhone Sales
Apple sold 43.7 million iPhones, substantially more than the 37.7 million that Wall Street analysts had been expecting
By Sam Gustin
April 23, 2014
This Is AT&T's Plan to Smother Google Fiber
AT&T says it wants to explore ways to offer gigabit broadband service to 21 U.S. cities -- in a direct challenge to Google Fiber -- but some skeptics aren't buying it
By Sam Gustin
April 22, 2014
The Aereo Supreme Court Case Is About to Change TV Forever
Television streaming company Aereo went up against the nation's largest broadcasters on Tuesday as the Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the service is legal. The court's decision could have major consequences for the future of TV and Internet services
By Sam Gustin
April 22, 2014
The Hot War Between Netflix and Comcast Is Escalating
Netflix and Comcast are wrangling over whether their controversial interconnection pact should be covered by U.S. net neutrality rules
By Sam Gustin
April 22, 2014
It's Time to Get Bullish on Netflix
A new survey of web users' entertainment habits finds Netflix has surpassed YouTube as the top online video site, but as the company issues its first-quarter earnings, analysts are eager to see how much its original content is helping to bring in more subscribers
By Sam Gustin
April 21, 2014
Barry Diller Blasts Obama for Backing TV Broadcasters
The billionaire says the Obama Administration is aligning itself "against competition, choice and the consumer" by supporting TV broadcasters aiming to kill Aereo
By Sam Gustin
April 18, 2014
This Is What's Really Powering Google's Ambitious, Long-Shot Projects
Tech stocks have declined lately, but Google's core business remains strong as the company powers ahead with futuristic "moonshots" from wearable devices to robots and drones
By Sam Gustin
April 16, 2014
Netflix Runs Lightning Fast After Comcast Deal
Newly released data shows Comcast's web subscribers are seeing faster connections while streaming video on Netflix after a deal between the tech giants boosted the connection speed by an average 65 percent between January and March
By Sam Gustin
April 15, 2014
SAC Capital Plea Deal Ends Long Wall Street Saga
Federal prosecutors called the settlement a "day of reckoning" for a hedge fund "riddled with criminal conduct," but SAC founder Steven A. Cohen is likely to avoid prosecution
By Sam Gustin
April 11, 2014
AT&T Aims to Beat Google Fiber in Gigabit Broadband Race
North Carolina has become the latest battleground in the competition to bring gigabit Internet speeds to consumers
By Sam Gustin
April 10, 2014
Critics Call Comcast's Time Warner Cable Deal 'Unthinkable'
Federal regulators must now determine whether the proposed $45 billion merger would stifle competition or harm the public interest
By Sam Gustin
April 9, 2014
Comcast Faces the Senate
Comcast's executive vice president testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to defend a $45 billion merger with Time Warner Cable
By Sam Gustin
April 9, 2014
Ride-Sharing Firm Lyft Raises $250 Million, Eyes NYC Expansion
Lyft is facing resistance from entrenched transportation interests in cities around the country
By Sam Gustin
April 2, 2014
Comcast Exec: Time Warner Cable Deal Is Great for Consumers
Comcast's policy chief David Cohen says he hasn't heard any "rational, knowledgeable voices" objecting to the $45 billion merger
By Sam Gustin
April 1, 2014
Google Is the Real Target in Apple's Samsung Battle
Apple and Samsung are jumpstarting their multibillion-dollar legal war over patents on Monday, with each accusing the other of blatantly copying design features, but Apple is really going after Google's Android mobile operating system
By Sam Gustin
March 31, 2014
Obama Dials It Down
The White House is set to propose major changes to the NSA's oft-criticized bulk collection of data from millions of Americans' phone calls, in the Obama administration's most significant response yet to outrage over domestic surveillance
By Sam Gustin
March 25, 2014
Netflix vs. Comcast 'Net Neutrality' Spat Erupts After Traffic Deal
Netflix and Comcast are battling over whether "paid peering" deals should be considered a net neutrality issue. The FCC will soon decide
By Sam Gustin
March 20, 2014
Tesla's War With the States Shifts Into Overdrive
The electric car maker run by PayPal billionaire Elon Musk is fighting powerful auto interests in states across the U.S. for the right to sell its cars directly to consumers, upending the traditional dealership model
By Sam Gustin
March 19, 2014
25 States Scrutinize Time Warner-Comcast Deal
More than two dozen state governments are working with the Justice Department to make sure Comcast's $45 billion offer to snatch up Time Warner Cable doesn't violate antitrust laws, as critics warn of increasing media consolidation
By Sam Gustin
March 19, 2014
The Internet Is About to Take Its Next Giant Evolutionary Leap
The U.S. has long planned to give up its unique role as steward of the Internet's domain name system, but it's unclear what kind of entity will replace it
By Sam Gustin
March 17, 2014
Tesla CEO Blasts N.J. Over Auto Sales Ban
The state's motor vehicle commission blocked Tesla's ability to sell electric cars through its own retailers, so Tesla CEO Elon Musk is urging buyers to visit the company's locations in New York City and Philadelphia
By Sam Gustin
March 14, 2014
IBM: We Haven't Given the NSA Any Client Data
Big Blue calls for a "robust debate on surveillance reforms" and says "governments must act to restore trust." It's the latest tech company to try to distance itself from the controversial spying program
By Sam Gustin
March 14, 2014
Amazon's Prime Price Hike Is Actually Crazy Brilliant
Amazon raised its Prime membership to $99 in a move that could boost the company's bottom line by hundreds of millions
By Sam Gustin
March 14, 2014
Netflix Gets Faster for Comcast Customers After Deal
Comcast broadband subscribers are already seeing a notable boost in their Netflix performance just two weeks after the companies struck a deal to directly connect their networks in a move that got mixed reception among technology advocacy watchdog groups
By Sam Gustin
March 10, 2014
Disney, Dish Strike Deal Settling DVR Spat
Disney, parent company of ABC and ESPN, has signed a major content distribution deal with Dish Network giving Dish customers access to myriad Disney content on their televisions and Internet devices while also ending a suit over Dish's ad-skipping DVR feature
By Sam Gustin
March 3, 2014
Aereo Boss Says He's 'Confident' Ahead of Supreme Court Battle
Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia discusses his closely watched legal battle with TV broadcasters
By Sam Gustin
March 3, 2014
Comcast's Traffic Pact With Netflix Is Shrouded in Secrecy
Public-interest groups are concerned about broadband giants charging Internet companies for access to consumers
By Sam Gustin
February 23, 2014
Google Is Making a Major Play to Provide Your Internet
Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh-Durham, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, and San Jose are on Google's list
By Sam Gustin
February 19, 2014
Here's Why Your Netflix Is Slowing Down
Financial disputes over peering are threatening the video service
By Sam Gustin
February 19, 2014
Apple's Top Dealmaker Met With Tesla CEO, Report Says
The San Francisco
Chronicle
suggests that Apple was "very much interested" in buying the electric-car pioneer
By Sam Gustin
February 17, 2014
Tom Perkins Says the Rich Should Get More Votes in Elections
Famed investor Tom Perkins also said he believes only taxpayers should be able to vote
By Sam Gustin
February 14, 2014
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