June 24, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Google (YouTube) Beats Viacom Suit: Viacom’s three-year-old, $1 Billion lawsuit against YouTube hit a snag yesterday. The judge ruled that YouTube is protected under the “safe harbor” provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, because it instantly responded to Viacom’s requests to Continue Reading →
AT&T has ended its unlimited wireless data plan. Should you care? What does it mean? Does it make sense? All good questions, let’s try to sort it out. Note: If you are an existing AT&T customer with an unlimited data plan, this announcement will not have an impact on your phone bill — unless you Continue Reading →
May 28, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: TV Nets Love Flash: Don’t expect to watch 30 Rock or Conan O’Brien’s new show on your iPad anytime soon. Both NBC and TBS announced that they do not plan to jump on the HTML5 bandwagon just so that their content will Continue Reading →

New Dell Tablet

May 26, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Dell Streak Tablet Unveiled: Dell has unveiled its new Streak tablet. The device features a 5-inch screen and will be powered by Google’s Android operating system. While Dell hopes its mini-tablet will give the iPad a run for its money, its size, Continue Reading →

Google TV Is Real!

May 21, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: GoogleTV Details: I’ve got some deets on Google TV, Google’s new project with Intel and Sony. Google TV allows you to watch and search both TV and web content and will be free after users initially purchase the service. It’s going to Continue Reading →

German WiFi Police

May 18, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: German WiFi Police: Just after Google admitted gathering data from unsecured wireless networks, the German government is working to pass a bill that would make it illegal to have a non-secure wireless network in your home. The fine, $126, oh and a Continue Reading →
Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Verizon Says No To Nexus One: Verizon is ditching Google’s Nexus One in favor of HTC’s new Incredible. The move comes just months after Google unveiled the phone, which was supposed to debut on the nations most popular wireless network. Instead, Verizon will be home to Continue Reading →
Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Facebook is making a not-so-subtle change in the way users will connect with brands and celebrities. All you will have to do to give a fan page access to your wall, is click the “like” button. So long “become a fan of.” Hello, “like.” Good idea Continue Reading →
Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Blockbuster wants you to stream full-length feature films on your phone. The company released a mobile app yesterday that gives users access to Blockbuster’s library of over 10,000 films, with new releases priced at $3.99, while older films will cost $1.99. Unfortunately, the app is currently Continue Reading →
Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: British health experts are blaming Facebook for a recent surge in syhpilis cases. The sexually transmitted disease has flourished recently in the British towns of Teesside, Durham and Sunderland, with one official noting that Facebook made “it easier for people to meet for casual sex” and Continue Reading →