Google applied last week to provide video service to residents of Kansas City, Mo., setting the stage for the Web giant to offer a cable-TV-like package in addition to high-speed Internet service it plans to sell there.

Microsoft said it has filed a competition law complaint with the European Commission against Motorola Mobility in regard to Motorola's handling of standards-essential patents.

Kim Dotcom, the founder of website Megaupload.com, has been released on bail in New Zealand as he awaits a decision on whether he will be extradited to the U.S. to face charges including copyright infringement.

T-Mobile and MetroPCS are asking regulators to block Verizon Wireless's $3.9 billion purchase of airwave rights held by cable companies.