IP Media Monitor: IPTV - articles

Young Turn to Web Sites Without Rules

BRAD STONE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Popular Web sites like YouTube and MySpace have hired the equivalent of school hallway monitors to police what visitors to their sites can see and do by cracking down on piracy and depictions of nudity and violence. So where do the young thrill-seekers go? Increasingly, to new Web sites like Stickam.com, which is building a business by going where others fear to tread: into the realm of unfiltered live broadcasts from Web cameras.

Protecting Internet Democracy

NYT Editorial — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

One of the big winners in the last election may turn out to be the principle, known as net neutrality, that Internet service providers should not be able to favor some content over others.

Sling Media chief: I see "dead bodies"

Kenneth Li — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sling Media rocked the media industry two years ago with the Slingbox, a television set top gadget that let viewers "place-shift" or view their cable, satellite TV or shows from digital video recorders from just about any wirelessly connected device outside of the home, anywhere.

Satellite Television in a Portable Box

Lorne Manley — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES -- Rick Rosner is a self-described television junkie. Not only he is the creator and producer of many television series, most notably "CHiPs" and "The New Hollywood Squares," he feels an overpowering need to surround himself with television everywhere he may be.

Television That's Rude, Crude, Hilarious and Only on the Web

VIRGINIA HEFFERNAN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Spending eight hours in residence on Comedy Central's MotherLoad, the "thousands of funny and free videos" now offered on the channel's Web site, closed the case on something that's been confusing me.

Big Media's Crush on Social Networking

RICHARD SIKLOS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

I WAS wandering around recently in Second Life, the much-ballyhooed online virtual world, and had a nice chat with one of its "residents." But at the end of the talk he (or perhaps she; you never really know in these digital dioramas, where anyone can create an identity and just about anything else) asked if he could add me to his "friends" list and thereby keep tabs of my comings and goings in the online world. "Sure," I replied, not because I was yearning to keep in touch but because it just struck me as rude to turn down such an invitation.

An Internet Video Partnership From 2 Lions of Old Media (Eisner and Jann Wenner)

MARIA ASPAN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Michael D. Eisner and Jann Wenner, who once successfully joined in saving a celebrity magazine, are about to reunite in the world of Internet video.

Google and YouTube: A Catch-22

Catherine Holahan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Corporations have complained about YouTube's copyright infringements, but if Google complies with their wishes, it risks angering users.

Verizon rejected Apple iPhone deal

Leslie Cauley — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Verizon Wireless, the No. 2 U.S. cellphone carrier, passed on the chance to be the exclusive distributor of the iPhone almost two years ago, balking at Apple's rich financial terms and other demands.

Non-Celebrities on the Web, Seeming to Make Non-Pitches

Patricia Lauro — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

THE commercials are rambling musings by the comedian Demetri Martin that seem to have little to do with the product, Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system.

A Long-Delayed Ad System Has Yahoo Crossing Its Fingers

MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Starting around 3 p.m. Pacific time on Monday, a group of Yahoo executives will begin shuttling among three "war rooms" at the company's search marketing unit here.

Universal Near Deal With Video Site on Royalties

Saul Hansell — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Universal Music Group is poised to win a small battle in its war to claim royalties from sites that allow users to upload videos that contain its music.

New Weapon in Web War Over Piracy

BRAD STONE and MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

As media companies struggle to reclaim control over their movies, television shows and music in a world of online file-sharing software, they have found an ally in software of another kind.

Social Networking's Next Phase

BRAD STONE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2 -- Next week Cisco Systems, a Silicon Valley heavyweight, plans to announce one of its most unusual deals: it is buying the technology assets of Tribe.net, a mostly forgotten social networking site, according to people close to the companies' discussions.

News Corp. in Web video bid

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

News Corp. is forging ahead on talks with a number of congloms to create a video platform that could compete with YouTube.

Tech Firms Push to Use TV Airwaves for Internet

Charles Babington — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A coalition of big technology companies wants to bring high-speed Internet access to consumers in a new way: over television airwaves. Key to the project is whether a device scheduled to be delivered to federal labs today lives up to its promise.

Google Gooses Big Media

JUSTIN FOX — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

"Content is king." It's a phrase uttered repeatedly by media executives making the case that the movies, music, TV shows, books and journalism their companies produce are the core of their business.

Make Way for Copyright Chaos

LAWRENCE LESSIG — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LAST week, Viacom asked a federal court to order the video-sharing service YouTube to pay it more than $1 billion in damages for some 150,000 videos that Viacom claims it owns and YouTube users have shared. "YouTube," the complaint alleges, "has harnessed technology to willfully infringe copyrights on a huge scale," threatening not just Viacom, but "the economic underpinnings of one of the most important sectors of the United States economy."

Google Tests an Ad Idea: Pay Only for Results

MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google is experimenting with a new proposition for advertisers: if you don't get results, you don't pay.

And Now, a Commercial Break That Doesn't Seem Like One

STUART ELLIOTT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

ABC is considering changes in the decades-old way it interrupts programs for commercial breaks. The goal is to encourage viewers to stick around rather than reaching for the remote or racing to the refrigerator.

Warner's Digital Watchdog Widens War on Pirates

LAURA M. HOLSON — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES, April 1 -- Hollywood studios spend millions every year trying to get people to watch their movies. At Warner Brothers Entertainment, Darcy Antonellis is trying to get them to stop watching -- illegally, that is.

Master of Search Seeks Mastery of the TV Dial

MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2 -- Following its conquest of YouTube last year, Google is now aiming for a piece of the old-fashioned tube.

Yahoo to Buy Ad Company in Bid to Compete With Google

MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Yahoo plans to acquire Right Media, a privately held company that runs an advertising marketplace, in part to bolster its position as a seller and broker of ads outside its own sprawling network of Web sites, the companies' chief executives said yesterday.

Google Seeks Clearer Path to State Data

Miguel Helft — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 -- Four states have joined forces with Google to make information from their Web sites more directly accessible through Internet searches.

TV Viewing, Through the Lens of Politics

ALEX MINDLIN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Viewers of the Fox News Channel were significantly more likely than the general population to call themselves Republicans, according to data released last week by Scarborough Research, the consumer research firm.

Telepresence TV

PAUL BURNHAM FINNEY — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

High-end videoconferencing -- the magical ability to be two places at once -- has had a bumpy past, plagued by jerky gestures, out-of-sync lips and sound and cumbersome equipment. Few executives liked what they saw, including unflattering pictures of themselves, and most thought the business tool was not worth the price.

Why Google Can't Stop Tweaking Its Search Engine

SAUL HANSELL — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

THESE days, Google seems to be doing everything, everywhere. It takes pictures of your house from outer space, copies rare Sanskrit books in India, charms its way onto Madison Avenue, picks fights with Hollywood and tries to undercut Microsoft's software dominance.

Hollywood studios in video talks with Apple

Matthew Garrahan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple is in advanced talks with Hollywood's largest movie studios about launching an online film rental service to challenge cable and satellite TV operators.

Fox locks deal with Web TV service

MICHAEL SCHNEIDER — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Internet TV service Brightcove has inked its first companywide deal with a major conglom, signing to become the online video platform for Fox Entertainment Group.

Steve Jobs in a Box

John Heilemann — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's a stunning box, a wizard object with a passel of amazing features (It's a phone! An iPod! A Web browser!). But for all its marvels, the iPhone inaugurates a dangerous new era for Jobs. Has he peaked?

News Corp explores swap of MySpace site for Yahoo! stake

Dan Sabbagh, Media Editor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

News Corporation has discussed swapping MySpace, its internet social networking unit, with Yahoo! in return for a 25 per cent stake in the enlarged group.

Learning From Microsoft's Error, Google Builds a Lobbying Engine

Jeffrey Birnbaum — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

When it comes to lobbying, Google does not intend to repeat the mistake that its rival Microsoft made a decade ago.

The Human Touch That May Loosen Google's Grip

RANDALL STROSS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

ONCE upon a time, the most valuable secret formula in American business was Coca-Cola's. Today, it's Google's master algorithm.

Nielsen Revises Its Gauge of Web Page Rankings

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A leading online measurement service will scrap rankings based on the longtime industry yardstick of page views and begin tracking how long visitors spend at the sites.

TiVo Users Can Get Amazon Movies From TV

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Users of TiVo Inc.'s digital video recorders will be able to order movies from Amazon.com Inc. directly from their TVs starting Tuesday.

The Boat Is About to Rock (Again) in Internet Video

Brad Stone — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

DMITRY SHAPIRO brings an unlikely gadget into meetings these days: a TV remote control.

Site Aimed at Video Doers, Not Watchers, Expands

Maria Aspan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A video Web site is expanding its users' social networks and job opportunities -- while trying to remain a little exclusive.

Site That Bills Itself as a Movie Reviewer Finds That Sex Sells

ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In the movie "Knocked Up," the character played by Seth Rogen has a get-rich scheme to start a Web site that features Hollywood nude scenes, but his plans are dashed when he learns that another site, MrSkin.com, beat him to the punch.

Microsoft's Gates Plans Leave Amid Great Change

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

REDMOND, Wash., July 27 -- Microsoft is beset with competition from all sides, unlike any it has seen in decades, and Bill Gates, who co-founded the company 32 years ago, still intends to step away next year as planned.

Comics' Future May Loom on a Monitor, Not a TV

PETER KEEPNEWS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Midway through the recently concluded Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, her first as vice president for programming, Maureen Taran was talking with a veteran stand-up comic who wondered, with evident envy, why so many young sketch groups were generating so much industry interest, and how he could get that kind of attention.

ComScore Counts Ads and Plans to Count TV Viewers

Louise Story — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

There is a lot of talk about how to measure Web audiences in an era when the technology is changing. Nielsen/NetRatings suggests that time on a site may be better than page views, for example. Now comScore is preparing a new measure that stops beating around the bush.

Republicans' Debated YouTube Forum Is Back On

It looks as if the Republican presidential candidates, at least most of them, will be participating in a YouTube debate after all.

Names in the News Get a Way to Respond

BRAD STONE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google, whose Google News is among the largest news aggregators, is asking the people or companies mentioned in news articles to comment on those reports.

NBC Making a Clean Start in a House of Mixed Media

BROOKS BARNES — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

After it bought the Web site iVillage.com last year, NBC Universal bragged that it had landed a digital darling. But few people are boasting about iVillage now.

Regulator in Europe Proposes a Superagency to Wield Power Over Its Phone Markets

KEVIN J. O'BRIEN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The European Commission is weighing a plan that could force some former phone monopolies in Europe to open their networks to greater competition.

BBC Player Strains Bandwidth

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

ISPs gripe that the new multimedia iPlayer may increase in demand for bandwidth.

Lost? Satellite beats a cellphone

Mark Baard — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Location Device I'd rather expire alone in the White Mountains than make a humiliating call for help because I got lost. Yet I still bring a mobile phone along on my hikes and backpacking trips. But the last time I got lost (after following a snowmobile trail to nowhere), my phone, with no signal, proved useful only for illuminating my ...

Microsoft Closes $6B aQuantive Buyout

Jessica Mintz — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In closing a $6 billion buyout of digital marketing company aQuantive on Monday, Microsoft is taking a first step in its quest to leapfrog Yahoo and challenge Google in the online advertising business.

"Our goal is to be No. 1 or No. 2," Kevin Johnson, president of Microsoft Corp.'s platforms and services division, said in an interview last week.

It's an ambitious plan, given that the software maker lags far behind Yahoo Inc. and Google Inc. in search traffic and advertising revenue.

Microsoft has said disruptive changes in the software industry -- a shift away from desktop programs and toward applications delivered over the Internet -- will touch every one of the company's products, in ways yet to be determined.

With aQuantive Inc., Microsoft believes it has cleared away some worries about how to stay profitable during the shift. Johnson said units in the two companies are being combined and reorganized to provide an advertising platform to support new Web-based services.

A new advertising and publishing solutions group is being formed, under the plan Johnson and aQuantive Chief Executive Brian McAndrews outlined last week with The Associated Press.

The group, to be led by McAndrews, includes aQuantive's ad-serving technologies and tools for tracking the success of online ad campaigns, and DrivePM, which extends Microsoft's ability to sell Web ads to aQuantive's broad network of top sites.

It will also include Microsoft's tools for selling search and display ads across its own sites, as well as Massive Inc., a company Microsoft bought last year for inserting ads within video games, and ScreenTonic, a mobile advertising company Microsoft acquired in May.

Microsoft's online services group, led by Steve Berkowitz, will continue to focus on expanding the company's audience on sites like MSN and Live Search and finding new advertising partnerships like the one recently announced with the social news site...

Is there life after the 30-second spot?

Gabe Greenberg — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

As we approach the next digital upfront, OEMs are looking for more efficiency from their offline media spend, and expanded reach and frequency. Vibrant Media's VP of strategic relationships explains some key adjunct strategies to reach these goals.

Tips for avoiding ad network exploitation

Mitch Lowe — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

No large brand in the world wants its ad next to an offensive video. Jumpstart Automotive Media's CEO offers insight to help marketers leverage new media while protecting brand integrity.

Candidates Map TV Strategy

Howard Kurtz — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Rudy Giuliani has appeared on only one Sunday talk show this year: "Fox News Sunday."

Television Review | 'i-Caught': TV Meets the Web. All Is Safe.

MIKE HALE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Do enough people care about the stories behind viral videos to make "i-Caught," which had its premiere last week on ABC, a viable prime-time television concept?

Yahoo Just Beats Out Google in Customer Satisfaction

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A major University of Michigan user study puts Yahoo on top for e-business/search/news sites for the first time.

Microsoft Buys aQuantive, Sets Up Online Ad Group

After completing billion aQuantive acquisition — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

After completing $6 billion aQuantive acquisition, Microsoft moves into online advertising.

YouTube Seeks Testimony from Stewart, Colbert

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

YouTube's deposition list in its defense against Viacom lawsuit includes comedians Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert, Google founders, and Viacom execs.

Google to Turn Off Video Sales, Rental Service

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Users will no longer be able to download-to-own or download-to-rent videos on Google Videos starting Aug. 15, Google says.

Microsoft challenges US report on device

Bloomberg News — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

WASHINGTON -- Microsoft Corp. , the world's largest software maker, challenged a US government report that said a prototype mobile Internet device may interfere with broadcast television signals and wireless microphones.

Tipping the Microsoft Cash Cow Could Be Adobe's Next Move

Michael Calore — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The software maker famous for Flash and Photoshop looks ready to plunge into office applications. Interest in the company's new AIR platform for web-enabled apps that run on the desktop is rising quickly. Could Adobe play a major role in office software? It's a smart bet.

The seamless video experience: how it's possible

David Hemingway — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Don't let your video property fall victim to faulty technology. Vimation's CEO shows how to safeguard your user experience and enhance content relevance.

Gamers ready to compete on TV and the Web

E-mail — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If people will watch race cars circle the track, they'll watch video game competitions, says Bonnie "Xena" Burton, 16, of Carlisle, ...

Microsoft: FCC-failed Internet prototype device 'broken'

Dibya Sarkar — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft said its prototype for beaming high-speed Internet service failed a government test because it was broken.

CNN-YouTube GOP debate rescheduled for November

Paul J. Gough — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - After a few weeks of uncertainty following a less-than-enthusiastic response from the GOP presidential candidates, the CNN-YouTube Republican debate is back on.

YouTube Seeks Testimony of Comics Stewart and Colbert

The comedians were requested by the video site to give testimony in legal proceedings as it fights a $1 billion lawsuit by Viacom, according to court filings.

Americans Increasingly Turn to Web for Health Data

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Americans turn to the Internet as a primary source for medical and health information, according to a poll released today.

Get Paid to Refer Businesses to Google

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google Local Business Referrals is a new program designed to get up-to-date information about businesses across the country.

The rise of vertical branded networks

Jarvis Coffin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The CEO of Burst Media takes a look at how some brands are winning the online vertical marketing game.

How many trees did your iPhone bill kill?

Jefferson Graham — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The company itemizes text messages and Internet usage on its data network, which adds to the normal heft of the bill. Siegel ...

YouTube seeks to depose Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert

Larry Neumeister — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

YouTube wants to question Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert as part of its defense against claims the online video-sharing site ...

BBC's multimedia player causes row over bandwidth

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The British Broadcasting Corp. is under fire from Internet service providers over how its new multimedia player may cause an increase in demand for bandwidth, placing greater stresses on the infrastructure of ISP's.

With Online Video Exploding, UK ISPs Wring Hands Over Potential Price Increases

BBC's iPlayer — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Broadband users in the UK will likely see service prices go up, given the rising popularity of online video as media owners pass on infrastructure upgrades along to consumers. According to BBC News,...

Google Folds Paid Online Video Service

After an eight-month stint in paid video — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

After an eight-month stint in paid video, Google has decided to shut down its premium video service. Launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, it proffered programs like CSI, Survivor...

White-Labeling Online Video

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

FeedRoom clients move beyond YouTube.

Netflix playing hardball with subscription pricing

Josh Lowensohn — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Netflix is now a little cheaper, with the second cut in the last month.

Nielsen/NetRatings serves up July's social media numbers

Caroline McCarthy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The firm's latest results show that LinkedIn may be growing faster than Facebook, that YouTube is still video king, and that way too many people read TMZ.

Strayform offers platform to get you paid for your creative work

Josh Wolf — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Brandt Cannici's recently launched Web application Strayform provides the means for creative individuals to raise money for their projects.

Watermarking to replace DRM?

Matt Rosoff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Watermarking is the process of inserting data into audio files that lets content owners trace their path. Universal's DRM-free experiment will feature watermarked files, and Microsoft recently licensed watermarking technology to a start-up company. Could

What does 'open access' mean?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Policy analyst Randolph J. May warns that wireless operators are about to get thrown into a "morass of regulation."

Cars in '08 to be most wired ever

Laura Burstein — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Bluetooth, digital music player support, and navigation will come standard on a record number of consumer cars next year.

Cyberfamilias: Where Is Everybody? The Gang at a Glance

MICHELLE SLATALLA — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

An online calendar: great idea, in theory.

Newcomer Chosen for Wi-Fi in 2 Counties

BRUCE LAMBERT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nassau and Suffolk Counties have chosen e-Path Communications of Tampa, Fla., for a $150 million plan to make wireless broadband available to the public.

R. Kelly's Killer Serial: Video, Music, Cliffhangers, Midgets

MELENA RYZIK — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

"Trapped in the Closet," the tale of infidelity, violence and violent infidelity by R. Kelly, the R&B star, is getting, if possible, even more complex.

Editorial Observer: Wiring the Frog, or Personal Tales From the Electronic Present

VERLYN KLINKENBORG — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

I was totally not prepared for instant messaging - the idea that two people on opposite sides of the planet can type messages back and forth in nearly real time.

Sprint in talks with Intel for Wimax embedded PCs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

TYSONS CORNER, Virginia (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel is in talks with chip maker Intel Corp and computer makers about developing computers that have embedded connections to WiMax, an emerging high-speed wireless technology, a top executive for Sprint said on Thursday.

New Tool Exposes Edits in Wikipedia

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Wikipedia Scanner has traced Wikipedia changes to people at several large companies who appear to have altered potentially damaging content.

Google Increases Stake in China

Seeking to become the top search company in China — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Seeking to become the top search company in China, Google is planning to buy more Chinese companies and increase its investment in a few others.

Clpwn Cavorting on Unguarded Sites

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A hacker gang calling itself "clpwn"--as in "clown"--has defaced big media sites but isn't causing serious damage.

Meebo Brings Multi-Protocol Chat to the IPhone

Scott Gilbertson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The free, web-based chat application Meebo has rolled out an iPhone app which finally brings multi-protocol chat to the Apple device. We've looked at a few other iPhone chat clients in the past, but even the best of them, FlickIM, only supports the AIM network. Meebo offers connectivity with AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Jabber and Google Talk networks.

Trade group: More government action needed on e-health

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

U.S. lawmakers should avoid passing net neutrality laws as a way to help electronic-health initiatives move forward, an Internet provider trade group said Tuesday.

Seen on TV, Sold Online

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Turning product placements into instant sales.

Tom Green Works at Home (You Can Watch)

JOE RHODES — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Live from his living room, he's got a mic, lights, guests and air time.

Digital Domain: Pass the Popcorn. But Where's the Movie?

RANDALL STROSS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Consumers, manufacturers and cable operators are all ready for video-on-demand, but the studios have balked.

Bits Blog: Lawsuit Challenges Google's Keyword Ads

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

American Airlines sues Google over the use of its trademarks in search advertising.

Lifting Corporate Fingerprints From the Editing of Wikipedia

KATIE HAFNER — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A Web site that traces the source of changes to Wikipedia reveals that many of the most obviously self-interested edits come from corporate networks.

Google Opens Click-Fraud Site

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google has launched a resource center about click fraud, describing 'invalid clicks,' and monitoring tools.

Growing DVR Ownership Good for TV Ads

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Good news: DVR users are heavy TV viewers.

European Legal Circles Await Ruling by Top Appeals Court on Microsoft

KEVIN J. O'BRIEN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Europe's top appeals court will announce its decision Sept. 17 on Microsoft's appeal of Europe's largest antitrust case ever.

Outrageous Farce From R. Kelly: He's in on the Joke, Right?

KELEFA SANNEH — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

There is something slightly unnerving about the kind of attention R. Kelly's audiovisual opus, "Trapped in the Closet," has received.

Chances for Everybody, in Time, in Latest Debate

JEFF ZELENY — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

As Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton disagreed, contenders who had been toiling with less fanfare reminded voters not to forget the alternatives.

Move Over Mickey, Disney's Found a Franchise

DAVE ITZKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If preliminary ratings estimates hold up, the debut of "High School Musical 2" was the most watched show of any kind in basic cable history.

Animation site Aniboom launches YouTube channel

Michele Gershberg — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Aniboom, an Internet home for animators to create and share original clips, is launching its own channel on video site YouTube with the aim of hatching the next animated blockbuster that could rival "The Simpsons" or "South Park."

On-demand movies to premiere on cable

David Lieberman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cable operators who long for exclusive offers of new films with video-on-demand are getting their wish, sort of. In a VOD milestone, ...

Apple sells refurbished iPhones

Kent German — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Refurbished models of the iPhone knock $100 off the price.

The Caucus Blog: Obama on 'Obama Girl'

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The "Obama Girl" video is apparently not attracting much of a fan base in the Obama household.

"Daily Show" comics venture to Iraq

Paul J. Gough — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Fake-news program "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" is taking a page from serious news organizations this week with on-the-scene reports from the war zone in Iraq.

Viacom's MTV and RealNetworks join forces: report

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Viacom Inc's MTV Networks is expected to on Tuesday announce plans to merge its online digital music offerings into a joint venture with music software company RealNetworks Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Ballmer Parries Discussion of Yahoo Buy

In a TV interview — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In a TV interview, Microsoft's Chairman and CEO Steve Ballmer wouldn't answer whether the company continues to mull buying Yahoo.

Please Do Not Use These Programs for Illegal Purposes

More Printer Ink Tricks From Readers — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Powerful new tools let you search for free software and music, zoom in on landmarks and buildings, and add comments to news stories.

Animators Launch YouTube Channel

Michele Gershberg — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Startup Aniboom invites animators to showcase their work on a new YouTube channel.

Found: Artifacts From the Future

Chris Baker — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Are Digital Music Watermarks a Blessing or a Curse?

Eliot Van Buskirk — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The major labels seem to be willing to abandon digital rights management. Now Apple is embedding EMI files with the buyer's name and e-mail and Universal's "open" MP3s are watermarked. The new models could be good for consumers if done right.

A law-inspired site helps audiences seek "Damages"

DAILY NEWSLETTER — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BIG Interactive drives awareness and tune-in for FX Network's legal shark drama, "Damages." See how the site campaign meshes fact and fiction to create a plausible web companion to the show.

Get your video seen

Bryon Evje — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Broadband Enterprises' COO explains how contextual relevance boosts a video's chances of getting watched.

What's Next for DVD

High-def be hot — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Media attention these days focuses mostly on the high-definition Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats. Yet in this interim period--while high-def adoption ever-so-slowly ramps up--standard DVD continues to see updates and new products. Here's a wrap-up of the most interesting (and the more pedestrian)...

Last.FM Adds Video Features

MARKETING JOBS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Wired's Listening Post spotted a new capability by music site Last.FM that could very well make it the YouTube of music videos. Already allowing musicians to upload music videos in May, the new...

MySpace Hires Industry Expert as Video Ad Sales Head

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Tom Bosco has been named VP of video ad sales at MySpace, reports ClickZ. Bosco takes the title at MySpaceTV, but his responsibilities span the breadth of the social network. MySpaceTV launched...

NGTV.com Heads to Late Night TV

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video-based celebrity interview site No Good TV is making the leap to television in a big way. According to Variety, the site is currently shopping for a late night franchise. Its executive producer...

Google buys stake in Chinese social Web site

Story Highlights — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google Inc revealed on Monday that it had acquired a stake in Chinese community Web site Tianya.cn, indicating a foray by the global search leader into social networking in the world's second-largest Internet market.

'The Daily Show' goes to Iraq -- really

Story Highlights — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) -- Fake-news program "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" is taking a page from serious news organizations this week with on-the-scene reports from the war zone in Iraq.

Microsoft We're not Google, and we're proud of it

Declan McCullagh — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Software giant lashes out at Google's YouTube video-sharing site, saying its Soapbox is far more responsible, doesn't take advantage of copyright law "loopholes."

In Google Earth, a Service for Scanning the Heavens

MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

After turning millions of Internet users into virtual explorers of the world, the Internet search giant is now hoping to turn many of them into virtual stargazers.

Google Aims to Make YouTube Profitable With Ads

MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google believes it finally has found the formula to cash in on YouTube's potential as a magnet for online video advertising and keep its audience loyal at the same time.

Already, Apple Sells Refurbished iPhones

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Consumers looking for a deal on an iPhone may be able to knock $100 off the price of the smartphone by buying from an unexpected discount source: Apple Inc.

Bits: Web Video in High Definition Coming Soon

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Adobe updates its popular Flash video player to support high-definition video.

Google CEO says mobile auction bid still probable

Diane Bartz — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google Inc. is leaning toward bidding in upcoming U.S. mobile phone airwave auctions, despite a partial setback last month from Washington regulators, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Tuesday.

Amazon Leaks Price, Date of Windows Home Server Box

Apparently — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apparently, systems are scheduled to ship Sept. 15 at prices starting at $599.

Paramount's CTO on Why His Studio Is Dumping Blu-ray

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Alan Bell discusses why HD DVD is his studio's exclusive high-definition format.

How Far Can Web Apps Take the iPhone?

Early apps let you Webcast baseball games — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Early apps let you Webcast baseball games, check gas prices, and network with friends, but true business software may require more than just Safari.

Google Apologizes to Video Customers

Google says it's sorry — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google says it's sorry, offers refunds to people who bought videos and were unable to watch them after the service shut down.

Research Shows Digital Gender Divide

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This just in: Men and women approach technology differently.

An IM Infatuation Turned to Romance. Then the Truth Came Out.

Nadya Labi — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Dial IM for Murder: Online lovebirds tease, a rival taunts, and bullets fly. But who's really telling the truth in this tangled web?

ESPN set to air 25-hour college football pregame show

Michael Hiestand — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Records are made to be broken you just don't know when. Here's one that's scheduled for next week: ESPN will set a new U.S. ...

Firms, investors tend to prosper with founders at the helm

Del Jones and Matt Krantz — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Investors who've noticed the powerful link between founders and their companies have been rewarded. Shares of companies that ...

Phishers looking to cash in on Wells Fargo computer crash

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Wells Fargo & Co. may have a new problem, following its widespread computer crash earlier this week: online scammers.

New ads jar some YouTube fans

Greg Sandoval — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Overlays that appear briefly at the bottom of videos annoy some viewers, but overall response to the experiment is mixed.

My summer fling with iPhone

Amy Tiemann — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Amy Tiemann's summer with the iPhone has left her with a case of buyer's remorse now that she is locked into a two-year contract.

How MySpace brought down a spammer

Eric J. Sinrod — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Internet attorney Eric J. Sinrod explains how MySpace defeated a noted spammer.

Poll: Facebook banned by half of employers

Tim Ferguson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Workers at many companies surveyed by security firm Sophos say access to Facebook is blocked over productivity, security concerns.

AT&T's Overstuffed iPhone Bills Annoy Customers

KATIE HAFNER — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

For the last several weeks, iPhone users have been by turns amused or enraged over the sheer heft of the bills they are receiving from AT&T.

In Google Earth, a Service for Scanning the Heavens

MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

After turning millions of Internet users into virtual explorers of the world, the Internet search giant is now hoping to turn many of them into virtual stargazers.

With This Software, Digital Home Videos Become Claymation Movies

DAN MITCHELL — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If your home movies are just too dull to be endured, you have a new option: turn your family members into claymation characters.

Basics: Video Chats Aren't Just for Tycoons

JOHN BIGGS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

With Web conferencing, you can make a call home seem like a news update.

Play iPod D.J., With Those Essential Scratching Sounds and Smooth Transitions From Song to Song

JOHN BIGGS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The iDJ2, available next month for $799, has a bright color screen and inputs for microphones and other analog audio devices.

Your Attention, Please!

KARIN NELSON — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Make them stop and stare (for the right reasons).

Hikers' Guidebook Is Reinvented Online

KATIE ZEZIMA — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

For people who hike the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Appalachian Mountain Club's guidebook for the area has been required reading for 100 years.

BT, Sony unveil PlayStation with video calling

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's BT Group Plc and Japan's Sony Corp have unveiled new software that will allow millions of gamers using portable PlayStations to make video and voice calls and send instant messaging.

MySpace, MTV to host presidential chat

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

News Corp's Internet social network, MySpace, and Viacom Inc's MTV will unveil a plan on Thursday to host a series of discussions between U.S. presidential candidates and Internet viewers simultaneously.

YouTube's in-video model could be the right mix for users, advertisers

If successful — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

YouTube's new in-video advertising model may be the right balance between what viewers will tolerate and what advertisers will pay, and it could justify Google's $1.65 billion purchase price for the video Web site.

Google May Still Bid on Spectrum

Diane Bartz — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Upcoming mobile phone airwave auctions may still draw Google, its CEO says.

Latest iPhone Update Boosts Wi-Fi Reception, Users Say

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

iPhone owners report that the latest software update for their smart device has significantly boosted its wireless reception.

iPhone Sales May Top Goal

Apple sell more than — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple may sell more than 800,000 iPhones in the fourth quarter, one analyst estimates.

How Far Can Web Apps Take the iPhone?

Early apps let you Webcast baseball games — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Early apps let you Webcast baseball games, check gas prices, and network with friends, but true business software may require more than just Safari.

YouTube puts ads on videos, but you can skip the pitch

Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video advertising is coming to YouTube, but it won't be the type common at sites elsewhere.

AT&T shifts away from book-sized iPhone bills

New York Times News Service — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

When Justine Ezarik, a video blogger in Pittsburgh, saw that a box from AT&T had been delivered to her doorstep a couple of weeks ago, she thought that perhaps she had been sent a complimentary accessory for her new iPhone. Instead, she found a 300-page, double-sided, excruciatingly well itemized bill.

Q&A: VideoEgg Exec Claims YouTube Ads Are Nothing New

Adario Strange — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

YouTube announces that it will begin carrying ads on its videos. But the chief marketing officer says the ads are just like the ones VideoEgg has been running for more than a year -- and that the company has patents pending on them.

New Wave of GOP Strategists Tap Web to Transform Republican Party

Sarah Lai Stirland — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Young operatives focus on Web 2.0 tactics and Long Tail concepts to retool the Republican Party's political machine.

IPhone Tantalizes, Frustrates Criminal Forensics Experts

Cathy B. Almeida — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Forensics experts find the iPhone tempting: It contains an enormous amount of information about a user, making it a potentially rich source of clues and evidence. The difficulty is figuring out how to get that data off the phone without tampering with it.

Handcuffs chafe wireless users

Leslie Cauley — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

To many, the Apple iPhone is the ultimate wireless device a seductive blend of technology, function and dead-on cool, all wrapped ...

Playboy fights slump with social networking college website, night clubs

Ashley M. Heher — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Playboy is heading back to school to boost the bottom line. Hugh Hefner's Playboy empire is set to launch a sexy social networking ...

Google turns its eye skyward

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

CNN's Phil Black reports on how Google is allowing people to explore space from their desktops.

In Primary, Tech's Home Is a Magnet

Laurie J. Flynn — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO -- For presidential candidates campaigning in Iowa, the place to be is the state fair. Diners are popular in New Hampshire. But for those visiting Silicon Valley, it's the Googleplex.

NASA to launch photo, film library

Stefanie Olsen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The space agency officially announces plans to develop a massive online archive of photography, film and video from the space agency's 50-year history.

The Caucus: Candidates on MySpace and MTV

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The online venture is aimed at young voters and will be held on college campuses nationwide.

Sony Launches TV Tuner, Recorder for PS3

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sony said it would sell a device to let users record live television that can be stored on the game console or transferred to the PlayStation Portable for later viewing.

Cellphone Data Helps Clear Murder Suspect

MICHAEL BRICK — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A man was cleared of murder charges after offering cellphone records as alibi evidence.

New Fox cop drama "K-Ville" gets Web peek

Alex Woodson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Fox Broadcasting Co. has premiered its police drama "K-Ville" online ahead of its September 17 broadcast debut.

YouTube fans rant, threaten to leave over new ads

Revolt in progress — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Web-site proprietors know that almost any substantial change to a site is bound to get cranky reactions from at least some of the regulars, but the outcry over YouTube's new "InVideo" advertising scheme may go beyond that.

Rock the iPod with an open-source upgrade

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Software project is developing firmware replacements for a growing list of portable media players, including Apple's iPod, so they can play higher-quality audio files.

TechGear: What could be better than the iPhone?

The hideously named LG KU990 Viewty just might be — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The hideously named LG KU990 Viewty just might be, says Mike Elgan, as it has a superb camera, a faster Internet connection and many other goodies.

Next-Generation Memory Faster, but Slow to Take Off

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Chip manufacturers are hesitant to invest in phase change memory, which is set to replace slower flash memory.

Fastest Selling Game Console: Nintendo Wii

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nintendo Wii sales worldwide have surpassed lifetime Microsoft Xbox 360 sales in less than a year.

Over-50 Web Users Hit Big Numbers

Adario Strange — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

People over 50 account for 30 percent of internet usage, a British market study reveals. That's more than previously believed, and it points to a niche for social-networking sites serving an older demographic.

MySpace, MTV to Offer Candidate Chats

JAKE COYLE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK -- Lecterns are so 2004. In the latest chapter of new Web-empowered debates and interaction with presidential candidates, social networking site MySpace and MTV will bring together 2008 hopefuls and young voters for real-time online conversations.

Rumor: Neuros to 'Wrap' Internet around TV

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

There are rumors that open-source set-top-box Neuros is planning an offering that will "wrap" traditional TV programming with links to related videos and information pulled from the web. Allegedly...

Why I don't have a DSLR

Peter Glaskowsky — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Glaskowsky examines the pros and cons of digital SLRs.

Bits: Changes to Yahoo Video on the Way

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Yahoo's new chief executive, Jerry Yang, is hunkered down in the midst of a 100-day strategic review of the company (Kara Swisher of All Things Digital tells us we're on Day 37 ) and isn't talking to the press. In fact, most of Yahoo's top brass isn't talking either.

Screens: EmotiClips Videos for Brighter Days!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The efforts by ad agencies to whip up online-video trends are almost heartbreakingly dumb. But it's wrong to weep for all of them. At Screens, we're liking this cornball thing called EmotiClips a lot right now.

Teen fined for YouTube karaoke video

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A Finnish court ruled against a 15-year-old student in a libel case on Friday after he posted a clip of his teacher on YouTube, ordering the youth to pay 800 euros ($1,085) in damages and a 90 euro fine.

New cop drama premieres on the Web

Alex Woodson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Fox Broadcasting Co. has premiered its police drama "K-Ville" online ahead of its September 17 broadcast debut.

Sony: 'We Should Have had More Original PSP Games'

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sony's European boss admits that the PSP has suffered from a shortage of games.

YouTube Vows to Protect Video Makers in Ads

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google has promised to give content makers control over

European Comission Accuses Rambus of 'Patent Ambush'

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The European Union is taking a close look at the company's monopoly on the DRAM chip market.

Teenager unlocks iPhone's secret

Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The last summer before college is full of possibilities. George Hotz, a slight, curly-haired teenager in Glen Rock, N.J., spent it taking on two of the largest corporations in the US technology industry, and winning.

'I partied and I unlocked the iPhone!'

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

iPhone Redux Streaming iPhone Music, the iPhone hack and no more bills

Kevin Ho — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: A few developments this week of note.

Apple Already Updates iMovie

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The incremental update to iMovie 7 syncs the new version with .Mac Web Gallery and improves stability.

EU Hopes Satellites Will Push Mobile TV

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Licensing Europe-wide mobile satellite services could give TV on handhelds the nudge it needs.

Google Patches Blogger, Adds Video Support

A glitch is fixed in the blogging service — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A glitch is fixed in the blogging service, which now has a video upload feature.

Legal Worries Delay iPhone Unlocking Software

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

An Irish programmer delays today's release of software to unlock Apple's iPhone, after early morning legal advice.

How to: Buy a Mobile Phone

Here's an overview of the technology now available — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Work doesn't stop just because you've left the office. If anything, you just multitask more. So it's critical to get a mobile phone that can work as hard as you do. Today's business handsets have made a massive evolutionary leap from the simple pocket talkers of yore, offering surprisingly effective...

Hacking the iPhone

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A New Jersey teenager talks to CNN's Suzanne Simons about how he reprogrammed his iPhone.

Late to Web Retailing? There's Still Money There

BOB TEDESCHI — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

DURING the tech bust, GSI Commerce Inc. was the company that salvaged many operations. Beginning in 2000, as start-ups failed, GSI increased its business by buying distressed online retailers like Fogdog.com and Ashford.com, and running the entire operations more efficiently than the retailers could themselves.

Play a 'Secret Burning Man Game'

Daniel Terdiman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Help alternate-reality game designer Jane McGonigal send secret greetings to her husband, who has gone to Burning Man without her.

Digital music services try to nibble away at Apple

Antony Bruno — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

DENVER (Billboard) - The digital music wars are entering a new phase.

Coming to grips with the iPhone's design

Tom Krazit — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple bucked convention when it asked people to commit both hands when using the iPhone. Was that the right touch?

Debating the design dilemmas of Apple's iPhone

Tom Krazit — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: What if I'm right about some things, and you're right about some things? Will the universe collapse?

Bits Blog: Secrets to Unlocking the iPhone

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

George Hotz, a New Jersey teenager, got most of the attention last week for hacking the iPhone, but at least one other group claims to have come up with a way of liberating Apple's popular gadget from AT&T's wireless network.

Yahoo Mail lets e-mailers text-message to phones

Eric Auchard — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Yahoo Inc said on Sunday it was giving its e-mail users more ways to reach friends and online contacts by allowing them to trade messages with mobile phone users.

YouTube criticized over Neo-Nazi clips

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Video-sharing Web site YouTube has met with harsh criticism in Germany for hosting clips that incite racial hatred, according to a news report due to be broadcast on German public TV late on Monday.

TVs, PCs fight for living room space at tech fair

Georgina Prodhan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Internet TV, mobile TV and video on demand may be the talk of the technology sector but when it comes to buying decisions at this week's IFA electronics fair, television sets are set to be bigger business than ever.

Unlocking the iPhone could invite a lawsuit

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The secret to unlocking the iPhone may be available, but the legal waters are murky, experts say.

'Storm' Trojan horse taps into YouTube fever

Hackers have changed their tactics again — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Storm Trojan horse is now spreading by way of e-mail that includes a link to what appears to be to a YouTube video, security researchers said.

Sprint, Samsung bet on WiMax high-speed technology

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sprint and Samsung have extended their WiMax partnership with the Korean vendor being named the lead provider of infrastructure equipment for the New York market.

My Dad, the Tech Geek

Loyd Case — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

My father dropped by for a visit. Imagine my surprise when he told me he'd bought his own computer. Last night, I caught him reading a book on Windows Vista.

Microsoft's Antipiracy Software Nails Legit Users

Jennifer LeClaire — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft is pointing to a server error that caused a weekend snafu in which legitimate customers were accused of stealing software. Thousands of legit copies of Windows XP and Vista were identified by Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) validation system as pirated.

WGA is a tool in Microsoft's fight against piracy, which is costing the software industry upwards of $29 billion a year, according to the Business Software Alliance. WGA forces users to validate their copy of the operating system to receive updates for Windows XP. For Vista, invalid copies are stripped of features such as DirectX support and the Aero interface.

There are no reports on how many customers were affected or what caused the glitch. And although Microsoft fixed the issue rapidly, the problems left plenty of irate customers in its wake.

Windows Users Speak Out

One user who called himself "Mhornyak" left this comment on Microsoft's WGA blog: "You really ought to work on making WGA actually an advantage. Right now, users of pirate copies of Windows had an extra couple days of use."

Another user by the name of "Michaelosity" commented that he paid well in excess of $200 for his copy of Vista Ultimate and getting the "your copy of Vista appears to be counterfeit" message, having functionality removed, and not being able to install updates from Microsoft "doesn't make for a very good experience."

Other users were satisfied that Microsoft fixed the problem in less than a day, although some took a sideways jab at Redmond. "I also want to say, because I know how painful all-nighters are: Congrats to the WGA team for getting things working again. It's not your fault that the company policy is bad," Mhornyak concluded.

Open-Source Advantage

Microsoft could not immediately be reached for comment on the root of the problem, but Brad Shimmin, an analyst at...

Meerkats build their manor on the web

DAILY NEWSLETTER — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

At Animal Planet's virtual burrow, "Meerkat Manor" fans can view episodes from the latest season, play games and learn more about the critters, as well as catch up with some of the furry family's gossip.

Lure of iPhone proves too strong for some in Vermont

Adam Silverman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

There's a digital ax hanging over John Canning's head, but he doesn't much care. He's too busy surfing the Internet, perusing ...

Building a Better Communications System

When it comes to phone systems — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

June 06, 2007 Small business phone systems used to be extremely basic. You'd have one or two phones, one or two lines and some notepads for taking messages. Things certainly have changed.With VoIP and other types of IP-based telephony, your phone system can be integrated with your data network,...

Acer to acquire Gateway for $710 million

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Acer plans to acquire Gateway in a deal worth $710 million that Acer says will make it the world's third-largest PC vendor.

Tech's own data centers are their green showrooms

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Two Silicon Valley companies are showcasing technology in their own facilities to demonstrate how energy-efficiency can help companies act green and save green.

iPhone Unlocked by 17-Year-Old

Exclusive no more — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T's two-year exclusivity deal was defeated last week by a 17-year-old hacker who "unlocked" the iPhone thanks to some obscure tools, among them, a soldering iron. Though the story has run the...

Cable Decides on Streaming Protocol for Home Networks

Click to enlarge — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

CableLabs, the development consortium of US cable TV companies, has agreed on a new streaming protocol that will make it easier for cable subscribers to stream cable TV over their home networks. From...

P2P just as Big in Asia as US and Europe

China's PPStream mascot — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

P2P file sharing is still bigger than ever. While the West's BitTorrent is responsible for anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of all traffic, file sharing is just as big in the East. In Japan, hundreds...

YouTube Introduces Ads in Videos

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Users will also pay a one-time fee for some content.

HP announces DVD program so you can watch Barry Bonds over and over and over

Caroline McCarthy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The new program will, with a turnaround time of just a few days, make previously

The Steve Jobs Master Plan iPhone hacking

Don Reisinger — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: When Steve Jobs and company first envisaged the iPhone, a few things surely came to mind. First, Apple wanted a phone with an appealing design and advanced functionality. In essence, the company wanted a device that was nothing like its predecessors. A

Can the "wisdom of crowds" predict the big 2008 tour?

Matt Rosoff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The Police reunion was the surprise of early 2007, and Van Halen with original singer David Lee Roth will close out the year. Can the hive mind predict the big tour of 2008?

Court rules against TorrentSpy in hacking case

Greg Sandoval — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Judge rules MPAA didn't violate Wiretap Act, but studios acknowledge purchasing private e-mail exchanges.

Court decides RAM is stored information in TorrentSpy case

Greg Sandoval — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Decision could mean companies may be compelled to turn over RAM data in civil cases. TorrentSpy vows to continue legal fight.

Another business opportunity for Google

Peter Glaskowsky — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Glaskowsky passes along an interesting proposal from Peter Wayner and some timely news from the New York Times.

Friction.TV promises to spark the debate

Josh Wolf — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: A look at the video conversation site Friction.TV

Speculation builds about the gPhone

Tom Krazit — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Is Google really working on its own operating system for mobile phones? It seems we're likely to find out one way or another fairly soon.

Boing Boing gets a semi-extreme makeover

Caroline McCarthy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The wildly popular blog run by a handful of professional journalists and novelists has redesigned, added a new

Google nabs CNN ad deal from Yahoo

Stefanie Olsen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The search giant says it signed a multiyear agreement with CNN.com, in a blow to rival Yahoo.

Researchers say Sony software makes PCs vulnerable

Jim Finkle — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Software included with high-end memory sticks sold by Sony Corp can make personal computers vulnerable to attack by computer hackers, according to researchers with two Internet security firms.

Apple now sells more than one in six laptops in U.S.

A top-to-bottom iPod refresh — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple now sells more than one of every six laptops sold in the U.S., according to NPD Group.

Some Users Critical of Revamped Digg.com

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digg.com's updated home page allows users to see both news and video on a single page.

iPhone unlocking video hits Web

A video showing the founder of a Belfast — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A video showing the founder of a Belfast, Northern Ireland company unlocking the iPhone hit the Web early Wednesday U.K. time as proof that software exists that can unlock Apple Inc.'s device for use with carriers other than AT&T Inc.

KickApps Adds iPhone Support for Videos

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Corporate Web sites that use KickApps social networking tools can now host videos that are playable on Apple iPhones.

New Casio Cameras Sport YouTube Capture Mode

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Casio has introduced two new Exilim digital still cameras that can capture movies optimized for uploading to YouTube.

Teen hacks iPhone, then trades it for new car

Jeff Christensen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The teenage hacker who managed to unlock the iPhone so that it can be used with cellular networks other than AT&T will be trading ...

Teen Who Hacked IPhone Trades Gadget

The Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO -- The teenage hacker who managed to unlock the iPhone so that it can be used with cellular networks other than AT&T will be trading his reworked gadget for a new car.

E! Creates Online, Mobile Video Content for Breaking Celebrity News

E! for a glittery news fix — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Popular entertainment news channel E! has launched a new series specifically for online and mobile distribution, reports Mediaweek. E! News Now launched yesterday with 12 original video clips on...

Most YouTube Ad Dollars Go to Professional Content

Still dividing sentiments after — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Parent company Google is investing a lot of time and money on turning YouTube into a profitable model. But when it comes to advertising, user-generated content draws less sponsorship interest than...

Yahoo! suit defended

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The executive director of the human rights group that is suing Yahoo! discusses what prompted the suit.

What has Google done for your lately? (video)

Dr. Ralph F. Wilson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

While they were waiting for a bus to the Google Dance, we asked Search Marketers: "What Has Google Done for You Lately." Quite positive.

A "googol" is actually a number. How big is it? -- Google's namesake (video)

Dr. Ralph F. Wilson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

We interviewed attendees at the Search Engine Strategies (SES) conference while they were waiting for a bus to the Google Dance. We asked: "A Googol is actually a number. How big is it?"

Romney to Netroots Make my next TV ad

Anne Broache — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Republican presidential candidate who once criticized YouTube debate format launches new contest through Yahoo's Jumpcut.com. The winner gets his or her ditty on air.

Apple shares rise on new iPod buzz

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc shares rose more than 4.5 percent on Wednesday, fueled by excitement over the pending launch of new iPod digital music players, which could entice current users to buy upgraded models.

News Corp and NBC Universal name video site Hulu

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

News Corp. and NBC Universal said on Wednesday they have named their new online video joint venture Hulu, taking a page from the Internet company tradition of creating meaningless corporate monikers.

Nokia's multimedia plans show mobile users the door

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nokia unveils its lineup of new gaming and multimedia phones and says it has aggressive expectations for the new and updated devices.

iPhone unlocking video hits Web

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A grainy video made in Northern Ireland and posted on the Web shows the iPhone being unlocked and being used to make calls with a carrier other than AT&T.

German Firm Confirms iPhone Talks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Deutsche Telekom is negotiating with Apple to sell the iPhone in Germany, and expects an announcement soon.

EarthLink Layoffs: What of Municipal Wi-Fi?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

EarthLink's plans to lay off 900 people signals change for wi-fi deployment efforts, observers say.

Wired Ethernet on its way out says Analyst

According to IT research firm the Burton Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

According to IT research firm the Burton Group, 802.11n will begin to erode the market for wired ethernet in two to three years.

Apple shares rise on rumors of new iPod

Franklin Paul — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

(Reuters) Apple Inc shares rose more than 5% Wednesday on growing expectations that the company will announce a revamped line ...

How to Buy an MP3 Player

PC World — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Whether you want to get your groove on while working out or would like to amuse yourself as you commute on public transit, a portable MP3 music player could suit your needs. MP3 players--available in a wide variety of styles and sizes and capable of storing thousands of songs--capitalize on digital...

American Eagle Creates Online Entertainment Channel

Your outfit — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Hipster retailer American Eagle has launched a division to create entertainment content for online and interactive media, reports Variety. The new unit, dubbed 77E, will produce original series for...

Seagate, Apple gains lead tech-sector rise

Rex Crum — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The technology sector came to life Wednesday as gains by Seagate Technology and Apple Inc. helped give tech stocks a boost in early trading.

Yahoo's New President Oversees a Shake-Up

Miguel Helft — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Susan L. Decker, Yahoo's new president, is putting her stamp on the company in a reorganization of its management ranks that creates a new division responsible for generating the bulk of the company's revenue.