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Film passion turns into Net business
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Retired AOL executive Ted Leonsis is turning his passion for documentaries into an Internet service meant to give independent filmmakers broader viewership. Full story »
Overload of gadgets can undermine your vacation plans
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
When I take a vacation, I schedule three or four extra days at home before going back to work. I'm usually so exhausted and frazzled by my vacation that I need time to recover. Full story »
Networking site Facebook will be getting a face-lift
Monday, July 21, 2008
The popular online hangout Facebook is sporting a new look to reflect changes in how its members communicate with each other and how they share photos and updates about their lives. Full story »
Video game designers give players more power
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The idea behind MySpace, YouTube and other online sharing sites has started to permeate video games — a trend that industry experts only expect to grow. Full story »
Now getting respect
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
At the E3 Media & Business Summit this week in Los Angeles, artistry is reflected in the Into the Pixel exhibit — an annual selection of 16 video game images that curators, professors and those in the industry have chosen as the year's finest. Into the Pixel started in 2005 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, with support from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Full story »
Photos on Flickr may go further
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Flickr, a popular online photo-sharing site owned by Yahoo Inc., is teaming up with Getty Images to offer shutterbugs a chance to turn their hobby into a moneymaking endeavor. Full story »
Fannie-Freddie lifeline called risky
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Now that the federal government has thrown a lifeline to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, taxpayers could be on the hook for billions more if the crisis of confidence spreads. Full story »
A little preparation can contain a crisis with your PC
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
There are two fire extinguishers in my home, and I replace both when they become out of date, even though I've never used them. Believe me, the cost of keeping them in order is a bargain when you need a fire extinguisher. Full story »
Amgen agrees to antitrust settlement
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Amgen Inc. has agreed to pay $200 million to Ortho Biotech Products L.P. to settle an antitrust lawsuit. Full story »
Apple is banking on high demand for its new model
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Apple Inc.'s iPhone has had a remarkable run over the past year, shaking up the stodgy design of cell phones and securing Apple a lucrative slice of the wireless business. Full story »
Tech Bits
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
EA plans authorized online Scrabble
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
As Facebook has blossomed into a hot Internet hangout, its users have passed countless hours playing Scrabble with friends — or, at least, an unauthorized version of the word game that Scrabble's owners have tried to shut down. Full story »
ISP guidelines can go beyond normal rules
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Rant all you want in a public park. A police officer generally won't eject you for your remarks alone, however unpopular or provocative. Say it on the Internet, and you'll find that free speech and other constitutional rights are anything but guaranteed. Full story »
Microsoft backs Icahn in battle with Yahoo
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Microsoft Corp. threw its weight behind investor Carl Icahn's effort to dump Yahoo Inc.'s board, saying Monday that a successful shareholder rebellion would encourage the software maker to renew its bid to buy Yahoo's Internet search engine or possibly the entire company. Full story »
Social networking sites could prove beneficial
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
University of Minnesota researchers say they have discovered educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. Full story »
