Hoosier Lottery to explore online games
The Hoosier Lottery is set to study the move that could let players buy tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions and instant games on their phones.
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U.S. House mulls antitrust help for news industry
Members of both parties on Tuesday suggested legislation may be necessary for the financially struggling U.S. news industry as lawmakers began a bipartisan investigation into the market dominance of Silicon Valley companies.
Reports: Justice Department preparing antitrust probe of Google
Politicians and outside antitrust analysts have expressed concern in recent years that Google controls too much of the online digital ad process.
2019 Innovation Issue: Dr. Edward McGruder on improving pet health via the ‘internet of animal things’
Wearable devices have applications beyond people. We’re at a turning point in animal health where better data combined with innovative medicines is leading to better care for our pets.
Local real estate firms lead $5M investment in internet provider Xiber
Milhaus CEO Tadd Miller said his firm, which is also a Xiber customer, decided to invest in the company because of demands from his clients for the services Xiber offers, such as home automation.
Intelligent Fiber Network raises $13M to help fund expansion
The Indianapolis-based broadband provider raised the funds from some of its member-owners and a new owner: Wabash Valley Power.
Data-privacy expert Cate: Cybersecurity will continue to be ‘growth industry’
Fred Cate, vice president for research at Indiana University, says data and privacy issues in the United States will always be difficult because an open society means people weigh their independence against the inconvenience of security.
Facebook says service hindered by lack of local news
The social media giant said it has found that 40 percent of Americans live in places where there weren't enough local news stories to support its new service.
Facebook says outages due to ‘server configuration change’
The outage is yet another publicity problem for a company already dealing with privacy issues and regulatory probes.
Indiana launches $100M push for broadband to rural areas
Gov. Eric Holcomb said the Next Level Broadband program will bridge the digital divide, giving more rural Hoosiers access to the internet for business or personal uses.
Amazon’s Bezos: Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says he was the target of “extortion and blackmail” by the publisher of the National Enquirer, which he said threatened to publish revealing personal photos of him unless he stopped investigating how the tabloid obtained his private exchanges with his mistress.
Report: Facebook shared private messages with partners
Facebook gave some companies more extensive access to users’ personal data than it has previously revealed, letting them read private messages or see the names of friends without consent, according to The New York Times.
Microsoft boosts rural broadband efforts to reach more users
The Microsoft Airband Initiative will now be in 25 states by this time next year, more than doubling the program’s original reach and adding states including Indiana.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects net neutrality appeal
The court on Monday rejected appeals from the telecommunications industry seeking to throw out a lower court ruling in favor of the "net neutrality" rules.
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.
Facebook says 50M user accounts affected by security breach
The attackers gained the ability to "seize control" of those user accounts, Facebook said, by stealing digital keys the company uses to keep users logged in.
Sirius to acquire Pandora in $3.5B online radio deal
The combination will help Sirius XM expand beyond an audience that largely listens to the satellite radio company’s programs while driving.
Early 5G rollout in Indianapolis gives city wireless advantage
The buzzword in mobile is 5G—the newest generation of wireless service that promises more speed and better connectivity for smartphones, internet-connected devices and even autonomous cars.
Broadband blitz to lift economy, study says
Bridging the digital divide between rural and urban communities will take years to complete, but a first-of-its-kind $100 million state grant program is expected to be a significant start.
Bigger, pricier iPhone expected to be revealed Wednesday
Apple is expected to showcase three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales.