Ten states sue to stop $26.5 billion Sprint-T-Mobile deal
The attorneys general, all Democrats, said eliminating a major wireless company will immediately harm consumers by reducing competition and driving up prices for cellphone service.
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Reports: States plan suits to stop $26.5B Sprint-T-Mobile deal
Published reports say a group of at least 10 state attorneys general are planning a lawsuit to block a merger of wireless carriers T-Mobile and Sprint.
United States’ delay to Huawei ban gives tech sector time to adjust
The United States is delaying restrictions on U.S. technology sales to Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei in what it calls an effort to ease the blow on owners of its cell phones and smaller U.S. telecoms providers that rely on its networking equipment.
FCC chairman backs T-Mobile-Sprint deal in key endorsement
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said Monday he supported the $26.5 billion deal because the two companies promised to expand mobile internet access in rural areas and roll out 5G, the next generation of mobile networks.
Apple trade-ins, discounts spark iPhone revival, stock jump
Apple Inc. executives had a clear message for investors on Tuesday: Demand for iPhones has begun to recover from a bruising holiday period.
Samsung delays launch of Galaxy Fold after screen failures
Samsung Electronics Co. will delay the launch of its first foldable smartphone from the planned April 26 debut after reports of screen failures among some review units, a setback for the world’s biggest handset maker.
iPhone sales are falling, and Apple’s app fees might be next
A brewing backlash against the rich commissions Apple earns from all purchases and subscriptions made via iPhone apps could undercut the app store, which generates about a third of the company's services revenue.
Noblesville firm with funny name making mark with unique cell phone cases
Scooch over OtterBox? An upstart Hoosier firm is intent on grabbing a share of the cell phone case market with innovative features. Already, the nine-employee company has grown revenue to nearly $6 million in four years.
Foxconn’s plan for giant Wisconsin factory now looks uncertain
The prominent supplier for Apple and other electronics-makers says it’s scrapping plans to build a giant new factory in Wisconsin, opting to hire American engineers and researchers instead of a promised fleet of blue-collar workers.
Buzz fading for virtual reality products as challenges mount
These days, VR is mostly a niche product for gaming and business training, held back by expensive, clunky headsets, a paucity of interesting software and other technological shortcomings.
Kroger, Microsoft team up to create futuristic grocery store
Kroger, America’s biggest supermarket chain, has remodeled two stores to test out the new features, which include “digital shelves” that can show ads and change prices on the fly along with a network of sensors that keep track of products and help speed shoppers through the aisles.
Stocks dive after Apple warns of slowdown in iPhone sales
Stocks tumbled Thursday on Wall Street, with technology companies suffering their worst loss in seven years, after Apple reported that iPhone sales are slumping.
Apple drops iPhone bombshell on already-reeling stock market
Apple acknowledged that demand for iPhones is waning, confirming investor fears that the company's most profitable product has lost some of its luster.
Foxconn subsidiaries to lay off 155 manufacturing, assembly workers in Plainfield
The companies are chalking up the layoffs at their facility at 1581 S. Perry Road to “changes in our business and production objectives,” according to a notice to state officials.
Indiana lawmakers look to address telemarketing issues
The state saw immediate results when the do-not-call law went into effect in 2002, but advances in technology are allowing telemarketers to find loopholes.
Apple’s quarterly results, change in iPhone sales disclosure jar investors
Apple's faithful customers aren't snapping up iPhones quite as enthusiastically as anticipated heading into the crucial holiday shopping season.
As Sirius XM CEO, Indy exec reshaping in-car entertainment
The company is spending millions of dollars to broaden its foothold as internet connectivity becomes the norm in vehicles, opening up a wealth of opportunities for enhanced entertainment, marketing and data services.
Fishers technology services company acquires Carmel-based competitor
Technology companies Ultimate Automation and Electronic Evolutions have merged to form Ultimate Technologies Group, which will be headquartered in the Fishers Nickel Plate District.
With 5G, providers think wireless can challenge cable for home internet service
Verizon’s 5G Home service, which provides an alternative to cable for connecting laptops, phones, TVs and other devices over Wi-Fi, launches Monday in four U.S. cities, including Indianapolis.
Indiana lawmakers consider crackdown on unsolicited calls
Lawmakers are looking into toughening the state's regulations for telephone solicitation to combat unwanted, and often illegal, sales calls.