Archive for September 28th, 2008

Pandora, Webcasting appear headed for Senate victory

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

NPR, Rep. Howard Berman and Pandora fans help save day in House for Web radio bill. Insiders say the proposed legislation faces Senate vote without any major opposition.

Net radio bill passes House

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Legislation, which Web radio stations have said could mean life or death for their services, will move on to the Senate. Traditional radio stations have dropped opposition.

Apple selling unlocked iPhone 3G in Hong Kong

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

The price is steep, but Apple is giving consumers in this tiny Chinese territory the option of choosing any carrier they so desire.

Images: Top Web news gaffes

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Anyone with access to an online publishing tool can relate to that “I never should have hit the publish button” feeling. We revisit some of those “whoops” moments and their resulting consequences.

A slice of life: Live Webcast set for C-section

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

It’s nearly impossible to lay claim to a first-ever video of anything on the Web these days. Cesarean sections are no exception.

Pandora says Net radio vote is too close to call

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Web radio stations engage in last-minute lobbying of lawmakers before Congress is set to vote on a bill that could mean life or death for the services.

Election 2008: Campaign coverage for the digerati

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Here’s what the 2008 presidential candidates have to say on all things technology. Also: the latest from the road to the White House.

Google opposes anti-gay marriage measure

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Search giant decides to take a public stand against Proposition 8, which is on the November ballot in California.

Criminal convictions but cops keep jobs

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

DOZENS of cops with serious criminal convictions are serving in Australian police ranks.

Boy killed, dad hurt, by falling palm tree

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD Victorian boy who was killed by a falling palm tree in Queensland’s Port Douglas was a fun-loving little angel, his heartbroken parents said yesterday