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July 26, 2010

19:55
AT&T Begins Fix for Glitch That Slowed Some IPhones
AT&T said it began a fix for a glitch in software supplied by Alcatel-Lucent SA that was causing slower speeds in some areas of the U.S. for customers using Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4 and other devices. read more
19:53
Private and Public Stakeholders to Collaborate on Better Informing Consumers About Accessible Apps
What industry can do to ensure that consumers are aware of the great number of accessibility apps that are available now and may become available in the future? read more
19:50
Univision Radio Pays $1 Million to Resolve "Pay-For-Play" Investigation
The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau released a Consent Decree entered into with Univision Radio to resolve allegations that Univision radio stations or their employees secretly accepted payment from a record label in exchange for the radio stations giving more frequent airplay to the label's artists, without making the disclosures to listeners required by section 507 of the Communications Act. read more
19:45
Genachowski says US broadband numbers "unacceptable"
Speaking at the 72nd Communications Workers of America Conference, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski said the "proverbial bridge to the 21st century isn't made of bricks and concrete. It's made of copper and fiber." read more
19:38
Cybersecurity, Innovation and the Internet Economy
The Department of Commerce's Internet Policy Task Force is conducting a comprehensive review of the nexus between cybersecurity challenges in the commercial sector and innovation in the Internet economy. read more
19:36
Are computers for every student a wise investment?
Daily technology use in core subject-area classes, frequent technology use in intervention courses, and a low student-to-computer ratio can play a critical role in reducing dropout rates. read more
19:35
The Internet of Things: What It Is, Why It Matters
The "Internet of Things" (IoT) -- a diverse collection of technologies and devices designed to connect everyday objects to the Cloud -- will likely be one of the most important technological advances of this century. read more
19:34
Screen Time Screeds -- Why Parents and Journalists Need to "Speak Research"
In recent weeks, papers worldwide have punched parents' guilt buttons yet again by hyping a study that claims screen time harms children. read more
19:32
Cable shows with the wealthiest viewers
Two-time drama series Emmy winner "Mad Men" returned to AMC on July 25 after a whirlwind of previews and promotions in print, broadcast and online. Despite all the attention and the show's affluent viewership, "Mad Men" has averaged far fewer viewers than other summer cable dramas like USA's "Burn Notice," and ad rates also are lower. read more
19:31
Telework bill could be near tipping point
Now that legislation to expand telework in the federal government has passed both chambers of Congress, sponsors are working to reconcile the two bills and get a final product to President Obama's desk. read more
19:27
Tribune urges earlier hearing on examiner's report
Tribune Co. told U.S. Bankruptcy Court that speeding up the release of a special examiner's report and related documents to parties involved in the case is "critical" to keeping the company on track for hearings on its proposed reorganization plan at the end of this month. read more
19:26
Media, Race and Obama's First Year
As a group, African Americans attracted relatively little attention in the U.S. mainstream news media during the first year of Barack Obama's presidency. read more
19:24
President Obama and Vice President Biden's Daily Public Schedules Now Online
President Barack Obama's and Vice President Joe Biden's public schedules are now available online. read more
19:23
China Mobile Charges Into Broadband
It appears that China Mobile is moving more aggressively into the field of fiber optic broadband after Alcatel-Lucent revealed that it won a contract to provide optical networking solutions for deployment in 14 Chinese provinces. read more
19:21
UK Government to tackle airbrushed ads
Lynne Featherstone, the UK's equalities minister, is to host a summit with media and fashion industry executives in the autumn, to tackle the issue of airbrushing in magazines and advertising campaigns. read more
07:44
At the White House, Losing a Game of Phone Tag
The White House switchboard is famous for its ability to track down anyone, anywhere, anytime. But last week, both the White House and the secretary of agriculture, Tom Vilsack, were unable to muster that switchboard magic to reach Shirley Sherrod. read more
07:43
When Race Is the Issue, Misleading Coverage Sets Off an Uproar
In the last couple of days, Andrew Breitbart, a conservative Web site operator, has been called a liar, a provocateur, a propagandist — and even a race-baiter. But he says he knows who the true race-baiters are: some Democratic activists. read more
07:41
Journalists, Provocateurs, Maybe Both
Where once there was a pretty bright line between journalist and political operative, there is now a kind of a continuum, with politicians becoming media providers in their own right, and pundits, entertainers and journalists often driving political discussions. read more
07:40
Adding Punch to Influence Public Opinion
The Harmony Institute wants to change your mind -- at the movies. read more
07:39
Screenvision to Revamp Preshow Ads at Cinemas
Those ads that appear on movie theater screens before the lights go down come with the rarest commodity in marketing: a truly captive audience. read more