Protest Groups Converge on Google, Microsoft Sets IE9 Beta Release Date

Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....
- Free Press plans to lead an army of allied organizations, including MoveOn.org, Civic Action, ColorofChange.org, Credo Action and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, in a Net neutrality protest today at Google's Mission View, California headquarters. If you just heard a strange sound in Lower Manhattan, that was a huge Verizon sigh of relief. [From: CNET]
- Microsoft previewed Internet Explorer 9 nine months ago, and the company finally announced that a beta version will be available beginning September 15th. [From: Engadget]
- The astronomical ascent of Android phones, particularly the Droid Incredible, helped to propel HTC into 8th place among the world's top cell phone manufacturers during the second quarter. Nokia and Samsung maintained their respective grips on the top two slots. [From: Information Week]
- In a reported attempt to provide "preparedness and disaster info front-and-center for the public," FEMA unveiled a significant new site design this week. [From: Tech President]
- India intends to enforce its proposed BlackBerry ban starting August 31st if RIM does not acquiesce to various Messenger security demands. [From: Boston.com]





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