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Summary Box: Apple unveils new streaming TV box (AP)
AP - TV TRY: Apple Inc. has unveiled a smaller, cheaper Apple TV set-top box that can show rented movies and TV shows and stream content from Netflix and other online services.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 02-sept.-2010 01:17

Apple unveils new TV box for renting movies, shows (AP)

AP - Apple Inc. is refining its plans to annex the living room into its entertainment empire.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 02-sept.-2010 00:38

Apple refreshes iTunes software, updates iPods (AP)

AP - Users of Apple Inc.'s iTunes software will now be able to see what songs their friends are buying and where their favorite bands are playing next.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 02-sept.-2010 00:32

U.S. delays Web traffic rules by seeking more comment (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. communications regulators on Wednesday put off a controversial decision on Internet traffic rules, giving industry and consumer groups a chance to forge a compromise while avoiding a politically sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 02-sept.-2010 00:27

Apple TV takes aim at Web-connected living room (Reuters)

Reuters - Apple Inc unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its Web-to-TV device on Wednesday, stepping up a battle with Google Inc and Microsoft Corp for control of the digital living room.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 02-sept.-2010 00:11

Summary Box: FCC seeks more net neutrality input (AP)
AP - TAKING COMMENTS: The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public input on what rules should apply to wireless Internet access and specialized services that aren't part of the Internet but are delivered over wired broadband connections.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 02-sept.-2010 00:05

FCC rejects proposal for free wireless service (AP)
AP - Federal regulators have shot down a proposal by a startup called M2Z Networks Inc. to build a free, nationwide wireless broadband network using a spare slice of airwaves.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 23:47

Mother of young Syrian blogger appeals for her release (Reuters)
Reuters - The mother of a 19-year-old female Syrian blogger who was arrested last year has appealed to President Bashar al-Assad for her release, saying her daughter does not understand anything about politics.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 23:12

Apple Unveils New iPods, iOS, Ping Social Network (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - In a jam-packed event full of new product details, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled new versions of all three iPod devices on Wednesday, introduced operating-system updates, and demonstrated a new social-media network designed to encourage more downloading from iTunes. He also unveiled a leaner version of Apple's less-popular Apple TV set-top box.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 23:05

Greenpeace wants Facebook center off coal fuel (AP)
AP - Greenpeace said about 500,000 Facebook users have urged the world's largest online social network to abandon plans to buy electricity from a coal-based energy company for its new data center in the U.S.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 22:43

Apple sings new tune with TV, iPod and social iTunes (Appolicious)
Appolicious - Apple Inc. (APPL) CEO Steve Jobs didn't dazzle us with a new product on Wednesday, but he did show off a sweeping line-up of revamped items to breathe new life into the ubiquitous iPod while creating buzz for Apple's slow-to-catch-on TV service.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 21:57

FCC seeks input on rules for online services (AP)
AP - Federal regulators are seeking public input on what rules should apply to wireless Internet access and specialized services that aren't part of the Internet but are delivered over wired broadband connections.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 21:45

FCC Strikes Down Free Broadband Plan (PC World)
PC World - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has closed the door on a controversial proposal for a way to use a chunk of wireless spectrum, but continues to consider how best to deploy the valuable spectrum.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 21:30

Summary: Apple kicks off fall with iPod, Apple TV overhauls (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - As expected, Apple refreshed its iPod lineup Wednesday, unveiling redesigned versions of its iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle music players. But the company didn’t stop there, using its annual fall music event to also announce an update to its iTunes software and an overhaul of its Apple TV set-top box.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 21:30

Updated Apple TV Takes Center Stage at Event (PC World)
PC World - Apple announced its second-generation Apple TV during a press event Wednesday, showing off the updated device, which streams movies from the Internet or mobile devices directly to TV sets.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 20:50

FCC Asks for More Feedback on Net Neutrality (PC World)
PC World - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission, in the midst of a long and often contentious debate over whether it should enact formal rules prohibiting broadband providers from selectively blocking or slowing Web content, is asking the public for more comments about network neutrality.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 20:50

Apple announces iTunes 10 (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Apple on Wednesday announced iTunes 10, a major upgrade to its music jukebox and media-management software. Leading the changes in this version is a social-networking component aimed at helping users discover new music.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 20:09

Amazon Eyes Move Into Subscription TV and Movies (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Amazon.com is readying a digital subscription service that would let consumers watch television shows and movies online, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Apple is alsolaunching a TV-show rental service, setting the stage for a showdown between the two consumer electronics giants.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 19:53

Sony Announces Music Service, Hints at TV Service (PC World)
PC World - Sony will launch a streaming music service, "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity," by the end of the year, the company said Wednesday at the Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA) trade show in Berlin.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 19:50

New Apple TV Adds Netflix, iTunes Rentals and iPad Streaming for $99 (Mashable)
Mashable - At Apple's special event today, the company announced a redesigned and re-formulated Apple TV. As expected, the new device comes with support for Netflix, streams content and offers affordable rental pricing for TV shows.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 19:33

India says will ask Google and Skype to give data access (Reuters)
Reuters - India will send notices to Google and Skype asking them to set up servers in the country and give access to its internet data, a top home ministry official said on Wednesday.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 12:48

Apple set to unveil latest creations (AFP)

AFP - Gadget lovers were dreaming of iPods, iPads and bargain-rate Internet television Wednesday as Apple prepared to unveil its latest creations at a music-themed special event here.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 10:34

"Robot Chicken" duo in Web reality experiment (Reuters)
Reuters - "Robot Chicken" creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are launching an online reality experiment in which viewers decide every major decision a person makes for six weeks.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 09:59

Internet Access in Emerging Markets to Double by 2015 (PC World)
PC World - The number of people with Internet access in Brazil, Russia, China, India and Indonesia will double by 2015, management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group said in a report released Wednesday.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 09:50

Microsoft seeks China internet search partner: report (Reuters)

Reuters - Software giant Microsoft Corp is looking for a partner in China to help the company play a major role in China's internet search market, Wall Street Journal said.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 09:47

Myanmar's cyber generation boots up for first-time vote (AFP)

AFP - One of Myanmar's self-described "pioneer bloggers" proudly opens his popular website -- officially banned by the military rulers -- and scrolls to his updates on the approaching election.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 09:47

IE6 Marketshare Drops To 5 Percent, Microsoft Ecstatic (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - The aging Internet Explorer 6 continues its fade into obscurity, and Microsoft couldn't be happier.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 05:00

Online learning startup rises on wings of "angels" (AFP)

AFP - A startup intent on making it simple for anyone to teach online has received a million dollars in funding from "angels," technology industry successes backing peers with good ideas.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 04:18

Amazon eyes subscription Web TV service (Reuters)

Reuters - Amazon.com Inc has approached media companies with a proposal for a subscription service that gives users unlimited access to some television shows and movies over the Internet in a bid to rival Netflix Inc, two people familiar with the talks said on Tuesday.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 02:46

Amazon trying to offer subscription TV, movies (AP)
AP - Amazon.com Inc. is talking with major media companies about offering unlimited views of older TV shows and movies online, as it struggles to stay relevant to consumers flocking to Apple Inc.'s iTunes a la carte store and Netflix Inc.'s all-you-can-eat subscription plan.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 02:18

Dell Hawks Its New Modular Data Center (PC World)
PC World - Dell has been relatively quiet about its modular data-center products, but on Tuesday it showed off a new design it has started selling to large "hyperscale" customers, which include big Internet firms like Microsoft and Facebook.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 01:40

Amazon trying to launch TV, movie subscriber service: WSJ (AFP)

AFP - Amazon is seeking to launch a service that would give paying subscribers unlimited access to television shows and movies over the Internet, The Wall Street Journal said Tuesday.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 01:26

Amazon trying to offer subscription TV, movies (AP)
AP - Amazon.com Inc. is talking with major media companies about offering unlimited views of older TV shows and movies online, in an attempt to stay relevant as consumers flock to Apple Inc.'s iTunes a la carte store and Netflix Inc.'s all-you-can eat subscription plan.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 00:45

PARTING SHOTS: Alvin Greene is a dancing machine (The Upshot)
The Upshot - Here's our daily roster of stories that evaded full-on blog treatment: • The always whimsical and effervescent Democratic candidate for Senate in South Carolina, Alvin Greene, broke into a dance during a radio interview. (WCNC) • Sarah Palin blasted President Obama and Vice President Biden for not supporting the Iraq troop surge. (Facebook) • Seven [...]
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 00:30

Wal-mart agrees to settle online DVD lawsuit: filing (Reuters)
Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc has agreed to settle a private antitrust lawsuit over its exit from the online DVD market, according to court documents.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 00:26

AOL buys mobile social service Rally Up (AP)
AP - Internet company AOL Inc. has purchased location-based social networking service Rally Up for an undisclosed sum.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 00:20

Amazon trying to create Web-based TV service: report (Reuters)
Reuters - Online retailer Amazon.com Inc is trying to create a service that gives paying subscribers unlimited access to some television shows and movies over the Internet, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 01-sept.-2010 00:04

Google Buys SocialDeck as Gaming Spree Continues (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Before the rumors even had a chance to die down in the wake of Google's last acquisition, the search giant snapped up yet another company in the social-gaming space. The acquisition of SocialDeck marks Google's fifth buy in August.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 31-août-2010 22:54

Droid X Users Cautioned About Unofficial Android Update (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Motorola cautioned Droid X users Monday to refrain from downloading an unofficial Android 2.2 upgrade circulating around the Internet. Installing the leaked upgrade will prevent Droid X smartphone owners from receiving the final version of the mobile OS slated for release in early September, Motorola warned in a support blog.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 31-août-2010 22:54

Courier lets you share media on multiple services, in style (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - After building up a good deal of buzz, Realmac Software has released Courier, a file sharing utility for Mac OS X that lets you quickly and conveniently share files on your Mac to multiple online services.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 31-août-2010 22:20

Online learning startup rises on wings of angel investors (AFP)

AFP - A startup intent on making it simple for anyone to teach online announced Tuesday that it has received a million dollars in funding from "angel investors."

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 31-août-2010 21:52

Yahoo Starts Transition to AdCenter in North America (PC World)
PC World - Yahoo and Microsoft continue the integration work required to execute on their 10-year search and advertising deal, telling North American Yahoo advertisers on Tuesday that they can begin transitioning their paid search campaigns to Microsoft AdCenter.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 31-août-2010 21:20

Video of girl throwing puppies into river sparks outrage (AFP)

AFP - A video of a girl tossing half-a-dozen puppies into a river has sparked outrage online with chat forums and Facebook pages calling for her to be tracked down and punished.

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 31-août-2010 20:41

E-Mail Overload? Gmail's Priority Inbox Will Try To Help (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Google has moved on from bringing the Gmail world free Voice over Internet Protocol calling to tackling another challenge: E-mail overload. Google is moving to de-clutter the Gmail inbox with a new system that prioritizes e-mail.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 31-août-2010 20:07

Page-load Survey Informs Net Neutrality Debate (PC World)
PC World - About a third of Internet users will abandon slow-loading websites within five seconds, and users of mobile devices expect website performance to be as good as it is on wired computers, according to a new survey that may have implications for the network neutrality debate in the U.S.
Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 31-août-2010 19:40

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes (AP)

AP - iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Aug. 30, 2010:

Source : us.rd.yahoo.com | 31-août-2010 19:01