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ArchivesiPod Plant Accused of "Sweatshop" Conditions Sues Two Chinese JournalistsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:59pm.
Beijing - Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturing plant that makes Apple's iPods, has filed a $3.75 million defamation lawsuit against two Chinese journalists who reported on working conditions at the plant, Wired News reported.
NPR to Launch Digital Music Service Next YearAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:58pm.
Washington - National Public Radio (NPR) on Wednesday announced plans to create a major digital music service, which it says will extend the role that public radio stations hold in music discovery.
Minnesota to Appeal Ruling That Tossed Out Video Game LawAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:56pm.
St. Paul, Minn. - Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch has announced plans to appeal a federal court ruling that declared the state's law fining minors who attempted to purchase M-rated games unconstitutional.
tags: Games | Law | Censorship | Violent Games | Legislation | Retail | Minnesota | Politics | Appeals |
Satellite Radio Firm WorldSpace Receives Nasdaq Listing WarningAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:54pm.
Silver Spring, Md. - WorldSpace Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite radio service to subscribers in foreign countries, said on Wednesday that it has received a letter from the Nasdaq warning that it no longer complies with a rule requiring a minimum $50 million market value for continued listing.
tags: Radio | Satellite Radio | Investing | Nasdaq | Satellite | WorldSpace | Warnings | Delistings |
Google CEO Eric Schmidt Joins Apple's Board of DirectorsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:52pm.
Cupertino, Calif. - Eric Schmidt, the CEO of Internet search giant Google, has been elected to the board of directors of Apple, the company said.
Ad Agency Omnicom to Use TiVo Audience Research ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:50pm.
Alviso, Calif. - TiVo, the maker of digital video recorders, announced on Wednesday that ad agency Omnicom Media Group has purchased TiVo's audience measurement research, and partnered with the company to develop an engagement study that incorporates TiVo user behavioral data.
tags: Video | Marketing | Advertising | TV | Metrics | TiVo | DVR | Audience Measurement | Omnicom |
China.com to Invest $20 Million in Game Developer ProgramAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:48pm.
Beijing - China.com's CDC Games unit on Wednesday announced the launch of an Online Games Developer Program, for which it has earmarked $20 million for investment in strategic game development partners.
Game Publisher Majesco Names New Interim CEOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:47pm.
Edison, N.J. - Video game publisher Majesco announced late on Tuesday that it has appointed Jesse Sutton, president of the company for the past ten years, as interim CEO and a member of the board. Sutton's father, Morris Sutton -- who was serving as interim CEO and chairman -- will vacate his seat on the company's board and return to his role as chairman emeritus.
Social Network Oddpodz.com Raises $500,000 in First RoundAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:44pm.
Tampa, Fla. - Oddpotz.com, an online social networking startup, has raised $500,000 in its first round of funding, with five investors participating, the Tampa Business Journal reported on Wednesday.
Spike TV to Launch Broadband Site with Original ProgrammingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:42pm.
New York - Viacom's Spike TV cable network on Wednesday announced plans to launch a new broadband player on its website that will feature original programming.
Yahoo Launches Mobile Services for Windows Mobile DevicesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:40pm.
Sunnyvale, Calif. - Yahoo announced on Wednesday that it has made its Yahoo Go for Mobile service available to users of Windows Mobile-powered cell phones. The service includes mobile versions of Yahoo's e-mail, search, photos, address book and news software and services.
Rockworks Online Battle of the Bands to Benefit Gulf Coast Hurricane VictimsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:37pm.
Los Angeles - Rockworks Foundation, a Gulf Coast construction charity, announced on Wednesday the launch of an online battle of the bands that will raise funds for its mission to rebuild the community of Forest Heights, Mississippi.
Cinea Debuts Digital Watermarking for Consumer Video DevicesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:35pm.
Reston, Va. - Cinea, a unit of Dolby that develops anti-piracy technologies for the movie and TV industries, on Wednesday introduced a new forensic watermarking application intended for use with consumer video devices.
PixelPlay Develops Interactive TV Game for "How to Eat Fried Worms"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:33pm.
New York - Interactive TV games developer PixelPlay announced on Wednesday that it partnered with New Line Cinema to launch an interactive game for the studio's upcoming film "How to Eat Fried Worms." The title is available on PixelPlay's DishGAMES interactive games channel on satellite TV provider EchoStar's DISH Network service.
Getty Images to Distribute 500,000 Clips from AP ArchiveAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:31pm.
Seattle - Online photography and video archive Getty Images announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with AP Archive, and will distribute nearly 500,000 AP film and TV news reports dating back to 1896. Getty Images also distributes video from Dick Clark Productions and Discovery FootageSource.
Quepasa.com Launches Mobile StorefrontAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:29pm.
Scottsdale, Ariz. - Online Hispanic community Quepasa announced on Wednesday the launch of a mobile entertainment storefront at Quepasa.com. The site will offer more than 5,000 ringtones, wallpapers and related products initially to Cingular, AT&T and T-Mobile subscribers.
tags: Mobile | Internet | Social Networking | Commerce | Quepasa | Spanish | Hispanic | Mobile Commerce |
Electronic Arts Developing "Fight Night Round 3" for PlayStation 3Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:22pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Wednesday that it is developing a version of its "Fight Night Round 3" title for the Sony PlayStation 3.
Capcom: 500,000 Units of "Dead Rising" Shipped in Two WeeksAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:20pm.
Sunnyvale, Calif. - Japanese video game publisher Capcom announced on Wednesday that its "Dead Rising" title for the Xbox 360 has shipped more than 500,000 units to North America within the first two weeks of its launch, making it the fastest-selling next-generation import title. The "zombies in a shopping mall" game is slated for release in Europe on Sept. 8 and in Japan on Sept. 28.
Diamond I Site Features Casino Games for Wi-Fi Gaming HandheldAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:17pm.
Las Vegas - Diamond I, a developer of wireless gaming products that take advantage of a new Nevada law authorizing mobile gaming devices in casinos, on Wednesday launched a website that offers the same games that will be available on its GS2 wireless gambling device.
Sennari to Reward Websites that Offer Its Free Mobile GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:15pm.
Cupertino, Calif. - Mobile applications publisher Sennari announced on Wednesday the launch of an affiliate program that lets any website earn cash for offering its mobile games as free downloads. The PrizePlay mobile games include titles such as "Monopoly," "Poker" and "Star Trek," all of which enable players to win prizes that can be redeemed either online, or directly from their mobile phones.
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