Media execs make case for online fees at FTC panel
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 03:39 pm PST
 AP - Media companies need to deliver compelling information on a variety of electronic devices and overcome readers' resistance to paying for material online, news executives said Tuesday at a government-sponsored journalism conference. Full Story | Top |
Gift Guide: A focus on HD video, at many prices
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 06:50 am PST
 AP - It's easier than ever to shoot high-definition video. You can do it with traditional-style camcorders, of course, but also with cameras that also are designed to take still photos — from high-end "digital SLRs" to cameras that slip into your shirt pocket. Full Story | Top |
GE, Vivendi deal paves way for NBC sale to Comcast
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:55 am PST
 AP - General Electric Co.'s agreement to buy out the portion of NBC Universal it doesn't already own paves the way for the sale of a controlling stake to Comcast Corp. in a deal that promises to reshape the entertainment industry. Full Story | Top |
Geeky Mod: Great Looking Macro Shots With Your Cell Phone
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:53 pm PST
PC World - Although cell-phone cameras are improving in quality, offering higher pixel counts and better lenses, they still lack the photographic punch of a more advanced camera or DSLR. However, if you want to get more from your current cell phone camera without splashing out, you can by adding a macro magnifying lens to your device. Full Story | Top |
Nokia LCD Suit Could Lower Handset Costs
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 05:12 pm PST
PC World - Nokia has filed a lawsuit against eight LCD manufacturers accused of collusion and price-fixing. Nokia is hoping to win damages to recover money it overpaid to the various companies for LCD displays for its mobile handsets. Full Story | Top |
Singer Kelis finds label home with Will.i.am
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 07:02 pm PST
 Reuters - After much speculation following the release of a song titled "Acapella" on the Internet last week, singer-songwriter Kelis has announced that she has signed to Interscope Records through Will.i.am Music Group. Full Story | Top |
Las Vegas Sun owner lays off staff amid reorg
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 06:43 pm PST
AP - The Greenspun Media Group says it has reorganized most of its operations under one roof, laying off an unspecified number of workers while merging the editorial units of eight news outlets into a single team. Full Story | Top |
Restaurants Sue Vendors After Point-of-sale Hack
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 05:50 pm PST
PC World - When Keith Bond bought a computerized cash register system for his Broussard, Louisiana, restaurant, he thought he was modernizing his restaurant. Today, he believes he was unwittingly opening a back door for Romanian hackers who have now cost him more than US$50,000. Full Story | Top |
Why Chrome OS Is No Threat to Windows
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:46 pm PST
PC World - When Google first announced its Chrome OS project, many commentators assumed that the Internet giant was challenging the dominance of Microsoft Windows. The truth is, Chrome is not a threat to Windows, OS X, or any distribution of Linux--nor is it meant to be. Full Story | Top |
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