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Internet
Fallout from Google leaving China
Mar 23, 2010
Google's decision to shut down the Chinese version of its site because of censorship rules is having big repercussions. Jeremy Hobson reports on fears that some companies may cut all ties with the tech giant in order to stay in good graces with Beijing.
Louis Vuitton in Google court battle
Mar 23, 2010
A top court in Europe ruled in favor of Google in a trademark battle the search engine is having with designer Louis Vuitton. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Stephen Beard about the power of AdWords.
Google, China continue to duke it out
Mar 23, 2010
A decision by Google to redirect users in China to the company's Hong Kong site has infuriated Chinese officials. Steve Chiotakis talks to China tech consultant Kaiser Kuo about possible repercussions for the search engine.
A future with Google-powered elections
Mar 18, 2010
Politicians will spend billions holding onto their offices or getting elected for the first time this fall. There's a whole industry dedicated to getting a slice of that pie, and a new kid on the block. Brett Neely reports.
States get creative to tax online sales
Mar 18, 2010
A 1992 Supreme Court ruling that says retailers without a physical presence can forgo collecting local sales tax is costing states billions of dollars in lost revenue. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's John Dimsdale.
Meetup, tweetup, post, comment, sell!
Mar 17, 2010
If you think you're having social media management issues, consider the plight of big companies. They're trying to stay connected to customers whose main mode of communication is social networking. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Is your Internet up to speed?
Mar 17, 2010
L.A. Times business columnist David Lazarus talks with Bill Radke about how to know you're getting all the speed you were promised when you signed up for a fast Web connection.
For public good, not for profit.
Broadcasters lobby against FCC plan
Mar 16, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission has released a blueprint for expanding and upgrading the nation's Internet capabilities. Sounds pretty good, right? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports not everyone is happy.
FCC shift may speed up Internet biz
Mar 15, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission's 10-year plan for dramatically increasing Internet speeds throughout the nation could intensify telecom competition and give start-ups new opportunities. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Google may abandon Chinese market
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Scott Tong
Mar 15, 2010
Google may leave its Chinese search engine over censorship concerns. Asia correspondent Scott Tong talks with Bill Radke about how the move would work.