News for Week of: 2/26/2001

 

FCC Ruling could Limit Digital TV
Gemstar signs deal with Charter Communications as its case is heard by FCC Commissioners.
PlayStation to become Broadband Hub
Sony forms partnership with NTT DoCoMo for Japanese market
Vivendi, Sony Challenge Napster
Vivendi and Sony say they are on track to launch a joint online music service this summer.
White House Sides with Studios
The Department of Justice asks to intervene in DeCSS, DMCA case
Wireless, Interactive Advertising Opportunities Limited
A report by Jupiter Media Metrix predicts only modest growth in post-pc advertising
Yes, Napster Does Hurt CD Sales
The RIAA cites new data showing sharp decrease in CD single sales

More Headlines:

  • Random House sues e-book company over copyrights
    http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-4976631.html?tag=cd_mh
  • Macromedia announces Flash for Pocket PC
  • Motorola develops protection against "grey" market; European reactions mixed
  • TV stations capture local viewers online
  • Americans willing to pay US$14.50 per week for better search engines
    http://www.nua.ie/surveys/index.cgi?f=VS&art_id=905356447&rel=true
  • Online Gaming takes off in US: 40 million households by 2004
    http://www.nua.ie/surveys/index.cgi?f=VS&art_id=905356444&rel=true
  • Interactive TV to grow to 226 million connections in five years
    http://www.msnbc.com/news/531965.asp
  • Blockbuster Goes Broadband, Streams Movies to You
    http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,42562,00.asp
  • An ATM for Digital Music?
    http://www0.mercurycenter.com/svtech/news/breaking/merc/docs/012673.htm