The Switch: The wireless future ties us down more than ever

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The wireless future ties us down more than ever

If the wireless future is here, why do I have to tote around so many cords?

By Hayley Tsukayama • Read more »

Trump’s FCC chairman has wasted no time enacting a conservative agenda in his first 100 days

Ajit Pai has moved swiftly to deregulate the telecom industry.

By Brian Fung • Read more »

Justice Department opens criminal probe into Uber

The ride-hailing company has acknowledged its use of “Greyball” software and said in March that it would stop using it to thwart regulators in cities where it may be operating without permission.

By Elizabeth Dwoskin and Craig Timberg • Read more »

Apple plans to spend $1 billion to support advanced manufacturing jobs in the U.S.

The announcement comes after months of focus by President Trump on jobs, manufacturing and the global economy, but the company’s chief executive, Tim Cook, did not appear to suggest that his company’s decision was influenced by Trump.

By Brian Fung • Read more »