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June 15, 2010

07:36
Targeting Phone Security Flaws
The exposure of prominent iPad users' email addresses and device IDs has underscored how security is becoming a bigger concern for mobile devices. read more
07:35
Using Social Networking as Legal Tool
Law firms, particularly those that represent plaintiffs, are increasingly devoting resources to developing a presence online, where consumers -- and potential clients -- congregate. read more
07:34
Guggenheim to pick 20 YouTube videos for museum display
The Guggenheim Museum has announced that a new exhibition will come from YouTube. read more
07:33
Outlook for television providers is decidedly sunny
Broadcast, cable and satellite providers will be doing just fine by 2014 as they find their footing in the digital world and the economy improves. read more
07:32
Video games to triple music market by 2014
The global video games market will expand to three times the size of the recorded music market by 2014. read more
07:31
Video games based on new movies take a hit
The romance between Hollywood and the video game industry is hitting the skids. read more
07:30
In defence of Apple
An early lead in an emergent market for apps is no monopoly. The iPhone is not even the most popular smartphone, let alone dominant in mobile phones generally. read more
07:28
Murdoch seeks full control of BSkyB, but meets resistance
Directors of British Sky Broadcasting have rebuffed an initial attempt by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp to take full control of the UK satellite broadcaster he founded 21 years ago. read more
07:26
Silicon Valley readies for privacy battle
In the wake of a series of privacy missteps by Google, Facebook and other companies, a growing chorus on Capitol Hill is calling for major online privacy legislation and Silicon Valley companies are girding for the battle. read more
07:22
FCC Urged To Block Tribune TV Move
Groups opposed to media consolidation are asking to FCC to block the transfer of Tribune Co.'s TV stations to a group of creditors that is struggling to bring the financially beleaguered media company out of bankruptcy. read more
07:21
When the media's big story spills over from day to day
Do you think you have seen that gull before? You don't suppose the TV news folks are recycling oily birds from the Exxon Valdez disaster, do you? read more
07:20
Blame Game Intensifies in the Gulf Oil Saga
With oil still gushing and criticism mounting, the runaway deep-sea well in the Gulf of Mexico topped the mainstream news agenda last week for the fifth consecutive time -- making it one of the biggest stories of the year so far. read more

June 14, 2010

20:44
FCC plan 'relegates' rural areas to 'second class'
The National Broadband Plan relegates rural areas to "second class" broadband capacity and widens the so-called digital divide, a bipartisan group of 22 senators charged in a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski. read more
20:43
Now in Blogs, Product Placement
As blogs take their place alongside traditional media, their writers must grapple with how to take advantage of moneymaking opportunities, steer clear of federal regulations -- and remain their ornery independent selves. read more
20:41
Free Press backs FCC on data roaming rules
Free Press is backing the Federal Communications Commission's proposed rule requiring carriers to sign agreements allowing out-of-network data roaming on cell phones for a reasonable price. read more
20:39
Kerry, Snowe urge FCC to hurry up on freeing spectrum for wireless
Sens John Kerry (D-MA) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) are calling on the Federal Communications Commission to free up unused spectrum, known as "white spaces," because it could help narrow the digital divide. read more
20:36
Congress Looks to Borrow $2 Billion for Public Safety Net Grants
A draft bill the House Communications Subcommittee will consider June 17 proposes borrowing up to $2 billion from the Treasury to fund the construction of an interoperable public safety broadband network in the 700 MHz band. read more
20:35
Sports Fans Weigh In on Retrans Impasses
In a June 14 filing, the Sports Fan Coalition urges the Federal Communications Commission to keep broadcasters from pulling signals during retransmission impasses. read more
20:31
Universal Service Working Group
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski has formed an internal Universal Service Working Group to provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach to the FCC's reform of universal service programs to better support broadband. read more
20:29
FCC, NTIA Hold Biannual Spectrum Meeting
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski and National Telecommunications and Information Administration head Lawrence E. Strickling met on Friday, June 11, 2010 to discuss their agencies' complementary roles with respect to commercial and Federal spectrum. read more