Archive for September, 2008

Movie studios to request injunction against RealDVD

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The battle over RealNetworks’ RealDVD technology finally erupts when company and Hollywood studios file lawsuits against each other.

Microsoft taps Yusuf Mehdi for MSN post

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Mehdi is the new head of marketing and business development for MSN and search at Microsoft, taking over duties from Bill Veghte.

Blogger jailing backfires on Malaysian government

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

After country’s Internal Security Act is used to imprison a blog editor, a newspaper reporter, and an opposition lawmaker, censorship watchdogs and parliament members cry foul.

Nokia to buy Oz Communications

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

To further differentiate itself from the mobile-handset pack, Finnish company adds Montreal-based supplier of mobile e-mail, IM, and social-networking technology.

FAQ: What to expect from a new IP cabinet position

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

If signed into law, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act will create what may amount to an IP “czar.”

Real files suit against Hollywood studios to keep RealDVD alive

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

RealNetworks files suit to “protect consumers’ fair-use rights” and keep its new RealDVD software available.

Photos: Gadgets at Ceatec, day 1

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The electronics show in Japan is chock full of nifty stuff, from skinny TVs and phones that unlock cars to a Hello Kitty promo for Windows Home Server.

House Web site overwhelmed by e-mails

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The Web site for the House of Representatives is sputtering under heavy traffic from citizens trying to contact Congress about the financial bailout bill.

Google releases open-source Mac updater software

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Search giant uses the open-source framework to keep multiple Mac OS X applications updated–and now anyone else may use it, too.

Playing Iron Man for a day

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

To celebrate the release of the hit film’s release on DVD, ILM showed off some of the technology behind the blending of 3D animation and live-action footage.