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Lawmakers concerned over Charter's Web tracking

Cable TV, phone and Internet service provider Charter Communications drew concern Friday from two congressmen and a privacy advocate over its plan to experiment with tracking its customers' Web use in collaboration with an online advertising firm. Details

Cable companies to ramp up Web, HD, mobile service

Cable operators are riding high heading into this year's industry trade show, which kicks off this weekend. Details

EchoStar to showcase first product for cable

Former satellite TV provider EchoStar Corp. on Sunday will demonstrate its first product for cable companies at the industry's trade show: a unit that can tune in television and act as a cable modem. Details

Yahoo seeks to conceal parts of shareholder suit

Yahoo Inc. is seeking to conceal large portions of a shareholder lawsuit alleging the Internet company's board improperly thwarted Microsoft Corp.'s $47.5 billion takeover offer, raising shareholder questions over the motives for the secrecy. Details

Nintendo's latest game wants you off the couch

Sumo wrestlers were the main inspiration behind Wii Fit, Nintendo's latest attempt at getting you off the couch when you play video games. Details