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Digital Divide Closing, U.S. Says

Signaling a possible narrowing of the digital divide, more Americans can readily access the Internet than ever before, according to a new report released Monday by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).

U.S. Fed Urges Limited E-Finance Regulation

Federal policymakers risk weakening their regulatory abilities if they fail to limit the role they play in overseeing the exploding e-finance industry, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned Monday.

Scour Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

Scour, Inc., the high-profile Internet entertainment venture backed by Hollywood heavyweight Michael Ovitz, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company announced Thursday.

Siemens Joins Mobile E-Commerce Alliance

German electronics firm Siemens is partnering with three of the world's largest mobile products manufacturers to develop an open and common industry framework for secure mobile electronic transactions, the companies said Wednesday. The alliance, dubbed Mobile E-Business Technologies (MeT), was laun...

Lycos Counters Yahoo! with Voice Portal

One day after Internet powerhouse Yahoo! rolled out a free Web-based telephone service, rival Lycos (Nasdaq: LCOS) launched its own voice-powered portal that will allow users to tap into a suite of information services.

Report: Small Biz Vulnerable to Net Attacks

Half of small and midsize businesses that implement and supervise their own network security will fall prey to a successful cybercrime by 2003, according to new research released Tuesday by Gartner Group.

FedEx Revamps Online Return System

In a bid to help e-tailers avoid some of the snafus that marred last year's holiday shopping season, FedEx announced Monday that it will be revamping its Internet-based package return system to streamline the process for customers and businesses.

Microsoft Rolls Out Low-Cost Net Device

Targeting consumers who do not yet own a PC, Microsoft Corp. and low-cost computer manufacturer eMachines announced Monday the roll-out of an Internet device that will enable access via the software giant's MSN network.

High-Tech Exec Charged in Stock Fraud Case

A federal grand jury on Thursday handed down the first criminal charges in a major Silicon Valley securities case, indicting the former top European sales executive at Informix Corp., according to published reports.

Council Pushes E-Commerce Flat Tax, Vouchers

The National Research Council released a report Wednesday recommending that the U.S. regulate the Web carefully but sparsely, that a flat tax be levied on e-commerce and that low-income families receive vouchers to help them get connected.

Web Mortgages Taking Hold in U.S.

Despite consumer concerns over potential lapses in Internet security, 51 percent of Americans believe that most home mortgages will be handled online by 2005, according to a study released Wednesday by financial services giant Fannie Mae.

U.S. Senate Passes High-Tech Visa Bill

After months of political wrangling, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday that would significantly boost the number of high-tech visas issued to skilled foreign workers.

Suspect Charged in High-Tech Stock Hoax

The 23 year-old California man who allegedly orchestrated last month's "Emulex hoax" was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday, according to published reports.

Credit Cards Losing Grip on E-Commerce

Although currently a blip on the e-commerce radar screen, smart cards and other digital payment methods are likely to start gaining a share of the market now dominated by magnetic strip credit cards, according to a study by ActivMedia Research.

Music Sites Soar in Napster’s Wake

Although court rulings may eventually seal the fate of popular music-swapping services, advertising spending at online music sites spiked significantly in the weeks following a federal judge's landmark shutdown order against Napster, according to a study released Thursday by Media Metrix traffic res...

Priceline Rocked by Sales Slump

Priceline.com, the name-your-own price Internet service, said Wednesday its third quarter revenues will fall short of Wall Street forecasts.

Targeted Net Ad Firm Lands $45M

Adding another wrinkle to the thorny debate over Internet privacy, Predictive Networks, a developer of targeted cross-network advertising and marketing, announced Tuesday that it has secured $45 million (US$) in a third round of funding.

Despite Risks, Online Auctions Thrive

Despite mounting evidence that Web auctions provide a fertile ground for fraud, sellers continue to open new auctions and bidders continue to ante up, according to a study released Monday by Greenfield Online.

Online Marketers Propose Spam Controls

In a bid to ward off U.S. government regulation, a coalition of online marketing heavyweights announced plans Monday to propose standards meant to ease consumer concerns about spam and online privacy.

Universal Inks Digital Licensing Pact

Universal Music Group (UMG) has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Loudeye Technologies to digitally store and encode its entire U.S. catalog of audio and music titles.

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