PHOTOS: Stars Go Green for Cleaner Planet
Celebrities practice eco-friendly living by going green.

Software Turns Your Cell Phone Against You
Smart phone malware could tap into your phone's microphone, GPS, battery.



Global Positioning System - GPS - Business - Telecommunications - Geomatics

Verizon seeks to ban Cablevision set-top boxes (AP)
AP - As competition for video subscribers heats up in the New York City area, Verizon Communications Inc. has taken a swipe at cable TV rival Cablevision Systems Corp., accusing it of infringing on several Verizon digital set-top box patents.

WATCH: High-Speed Internet for All
The FCC is expected to unveil a plan for national broadband service.



Broadband Internet access - Federal Communications Commission - United States - Access Providers - Wireless

Man Bytes Dog: Outcry Over Microchip Rule
A U.K. proposal for mandatory microchipping of dogs brings about outcry.



Dog - Pets - Recreation - Animal welfare - Law

HTC Says Will Fight Apple Lawsuit, Stresses Innovations (PC World)
PC World - High Tech Computer (HTC) on Thursday said it plans to "fully defend itself" against the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Apple early this month, adding it has always respected the intellectual property of others and will continue to do so.