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These days, 2.3 seconds seems to be the average time between sending out an email and getting a response.

Two years ago, Business Insider deputy editor Dan Frommer boldy embraced the future and declared that he was done for cable forever. He wrote a post called ” Hulu Household: Why I Got Rid Of Cable ,” and shouted to anyone who would listen: “I’m not going to let myself get ripped off for a bunch of garbage that I don’t watch anyway.” Well, just 23 short months later, Dan COMPLETELY caved today, writing: ” Why I Caved, Bought Cable TV, And Gave Up On My ‘Hulu Household.” Read the rest of this story

Whew! Comcast Chairman Brian Roberts and NBC Universal President Jeff Zucker are through a round of tireless questioning about their proposed merger on Capitol Hill today. The CEO duo pitched the $30 billion deal as a benefit for consumers–one that would help bring new innovations to the TV industry. They also promised follow government rules about competitor access to programming on the airwaves and online. But neither executive gave straight answers about what kind of restrictions they would place on competitors or if they will hike up prices for consumers. Read the rest of this story

Tech Today gathers all the biggest technology news of the morning’s Wall Street Journal into one place for your reading pleasure. Google Plans Store for Business Software: Google is preparing to launch a store selling online business software that integrates with its Web services, enlisting software developers in its battle against Microsoft. Leap Wireless Seeks a Buyer: Leap Wireless has hired advisers and formed a special committee of board members to look into selling the prepaid cellular provider or merging with rivals. Yahoo, AP Reach Licensing Deal: Yahoo and the Associated Press reached a new licensing agreement that will allow the Web portal to continue to host AP articles. Terms weren’t disclosed. European Firms Try Out Twitter: While most senior executives still regard Twitter as a diversion from work, some have been quick to incorporate “tweeting” as part of their extremely busy routines.  Carriers Try Software to Handle Data Flood: Big wireless carriers are resorting to software shortcuts and other tricks to streamline data traffic even as they can install more cellular towers and roll out next-generation networks.