August 9, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment:
The Web Will Kill Universities
According to Bill Gates, in the next five years free content and lectures available online will be better than any single university. Gates believes that universities don’t need to be “place-based”, and a system should be developed to give students credit whether they’re learning at MIT or teaching themselves from on the Internet.
Sony Android Smartphone in U.S.?
It’s expected that Sony will launch the Xperia X10 today, their Android smartphone. The device has been available in the U.K., Canada and Japan for several months and is expected to be available in the U.S. from AT&T.
Netflix on Your Android Phone?
Netflix wants to stream movies to your Android device. Only problem, they’re still in search for developers to head up the project. So it looks like you’ll have to wait a bit before you can officially stream Netflix films on your Android phone.
Apple Exec Out After “Antennagate”
Apple executive Mark Papermaster, who was in charge of hardware for the iPhone, is leaving Apple after widespread problems with the antennas on the iPhone 4. Apple did not comment on whether Papermaster was pushed out of the company or if he decided to leave on his own accord.
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