Man arrested for posting Guns N’ Roses songs on Web
August 27, 2008
Reuters - Federal officials on Wednesday
arrested a man on suspicion of violating copyright laws for
placing songs on the Internet from an unreleased album by rock
band Guns N’ Roses.
Blogger arrested over leak of Guns N’ Roses songs
August 27, 2008
AP - A blogger suspected of streaming songs from the unreleased Guns N’ Roses album “Chinese Democracy” on his Web site was arrested Wednesday and appeared in court, where his bail was set at $10,000.
Actors, advertisers extend commercials contract
August 27, 2008
AP - Two actors unions and the U.S. advertising industry said Monday they agreed to extend a contract covering commercials on TV, radio, the Internet and other new media by six months through March.
Judges consider whether FBI violated free speech
August 27, 2008
Reuters - A panel of federal appeals court
judges pushed a U.S. government lawyer on Wednesday to answer
why FBI letters sent out to Internet service providers seeking
information should remain secret.
Researchers offer new way to avoid bogus Web sites
August 27, 2008
AP - Intercepting Internet traffic, and spying on the communication between two computers, is a gold mine for hackers. Now Carnegie Mellon University researchers hope software they’ve built will make it harder for criminals to hit that jackpot.
Firefox Plug-In Simplifies Interactions with Web Pages
August 27, 2008
NewsFactor - Mozilla Labs has rolled out an experimental Firefox plug-in that promises to streamline the way Web surfers manage the mountains of information online. Called Ubiquity, the proof-of-concept prototype is an experiment with two parts — it’s both an interface and a development platform, notes the plug-in’s developer, Aza Raskin.
Microsoft’s newest browser may block ads
August 27, 2008
AP - The next version of Microsoft Corp.’s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace.
iPhone News: Orange Caps 3G Speed; Security Flaw Seen
August 27, 2008
NewsFactor - The iPhone took hits on two fronts Wednesday as Orange — an iPhone 3G carrier in France — admitted to limiting 3G bandwidth for its customers, and a security flaw was discovered in the iPhone that enables unauthorized users to access private data on the phone when it is supposedly locked.
Inventor of PDA Files More Suits, Now for Voice Mail
August 27, 2008
NewsFactor - Klausner Technologies, a patent-holding company, is at it again. The New York-based company said late Tuesday that it has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Verizon Wireless, LG Electronics, Google and a long list of others.
TiVo issues 3Q revenue guidance below Wall Street
August 27, 2008
AP - TiVo Inc. says its revenue in this quarter will fall short of analysts’ current expectations.
