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Monthly Archives: January 2008

MegaPixelShop.com - Get Pixels and own a Piece of Internet History!

MegaPixelShop.com - Get Pixels and own a Piece of Internet History!

The basic principle is to sell advertising space by the pixel to advertisers who are seeking a cost effective means by which to drive more traffic to their website(s) from a qua…

Film Festival Uses P2P to Attract More Participants

Film Festival Uses P2P to Attract More Participants

The Cinequest Film Festival has turned to file-sharing this year in an effort to attract a broader array of participants. Vuze Inc., makers of the popular Azureus Bittorrent client, will be han…

MSN goes to the Grammys

MSN goes to the Grammys

Well, actually, the Pre-Grammys. MSN has been signed on as the exclusive online broadcaster and as a title sponsor of Clive Davis’ legendary Pre-Grammy Party, which will be held February 9 in Beverly Hills, California. On…

FCC's 700 MHz Auction, Google's Open Network Plan Stalls

FCC's 700 MHz Auction, Google's Open Network Plan Stalls

The dilemma with the C block for Google is that it wants an open wireless infrastructure, but it doesn't necessarily want to operate a wireless network.

http://www.informationweek.com/har

U2's turn for Internet thrashing

U2's turn for Internet thrashing

One of the world's most popular bands comes under fire from bloggers angered by antipiracy comments made by group's manager.
   

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9861701-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-2

Netscape wins one month from executioner

Netscape wins one month from executioner

AOL has extended support for its once popular Netscape browser by a month, to March 1.

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-6228477.html

Amazon.com profit up, margins squeezed

Amazon.com profit up, margins squeezed

Shares fell about 3.5 percent after quarterly earnings came in ahead of Wall Street targets, but profit margins declined.

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-6228472.html

Ramping up for Bluetooth’s second decade

Take a ride on your Harley or a walk in the sunshine using Bluetooth to stay connected to your world. Here are some recent products featuring the short-range wireless technology.Ten years after its first prototypes were released, Bluetooth, a technology that allows devices within a 33-foot range to connect wirelessly, is “one of the most successful interface technologies of all time,” said one analyst.

Consumers confused about digital TV transition

Much of what consumers are learning about the looming shift to digital broadcasting is just plain wrong and could end up costing them money, according to a survey.

Study: U.S. broadband goal nearly reached

In 2004, President Bush pledged that all Americans should have affordable access to high-speed Internet service by 2007. A report to be released Thursday by the administration says it has succeeded — mostly.