Surveys: Consumer outlook for economy, tech spending rise

The key to innovation: Privately owned fiber?
A paper released by the New America Foundation proposes encouraging consumers to purchase their own fiber lines.

Don't confuse the economy with data privacy
Note to legislators and IT professionals: Don't cut corners on IT security. If you do, we are all likely to suffer the consequences.

Will Microsoft's antivirus move draw antitrust fire?
Microsoft's move to free is likely to win plaudits from consumers, but will McAfee and Symantec just sit there and take it?

Microsoft chopping Zune prices
With storm clouds hanging over the U.S. economy and the holidays just weeks away, the software maker is cutting the price of all its flash-based...

Will consumers slash spending on wireless, TV and broadband?
Consumers have already begun cutting back their spending. But will they significantly reduce how much they spend on wireless, cable TV or broadband...