If you’ve watched the network and cable news at all over the past few months, you might be forgiven for thinking that “the sky is falling” when it comes to the US economy. News anchors, journalists and pundits have been talking “recession” nearly nonstop recently, but surprisingly, many indicators suggest that the US economy is more resilient than we’ve been led to believe by the 24 hour news networks.
Recession Fears Overblown? US Service Sector Expands in First Quarter of ‘08
T Mobile Finally Gets a 3G Network — But Where Are the Phones?
InformationWeek.com is reporting that T-Mobile finally announced that its long-awaited 3G mobile network was up and running as of last week. T-Mobile customers have been waiting patiently for nearly 2 years for the arrival of the new high-speed mobile Internet-ready 3G network.
Yahoo Stock Declines Sharply as Microsoft Withdraws Offer
Steve Ballmer, the CEO of Microsoft, has announced that his company has retracted its offer to buy out the struggling Yahoo.com in a multibillion-dollar stock offer. The retraction surprised many, considering that Mr. Ballmer had once called the Yahoo deal “crucial to the future of Microsoft.”
New Computer Survey: Apple’s Tech Support Is Best
The “Cult of Apple” seems to be growing exponentially these days. The company is riding high on the success of the iPod, the iPhone, and the reputation that their personal computers have for reliability and ease of use. Now Apple can add another feather to its cap: best customer support.
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