White House Unplugged?
Did the Obama administration walk into a technological Dark Age or are the reports of a digital dearth at the White House simply over-stated drama? The truth, as always, probably lies somewhere in the middle.
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January 29, 2008 5:58 PM
The Sounds Of Silence
It's hard to imagine what's going on behind the scenes at peer-to-peer download site Qtrax, but it can't be good. Last week the media was quick to echo Qtrax's claim of a massive catalogue of free downloadable music. But by Monday night several record labels including Sony BMG, Warner, EMI Music, and Universal Music were reportedly hitting the pause button. Evidently these deals had either not been finalized, had expired, or had not been signed. The key stumbling block was the new ad-based (free) model that Qtrax is proposing. Where does the initiative go from here?
May 16, 2007 2:34 PM
Amazon V. Apple
It doesn't surprise me that Amazon.com has decided to roll out an online music store that'll compete directly with Apple's iTunes. (In case you hadn't noticed Jeff Bezos and co. started selling more than just books a little while back.) What's interesting is the timing.
March 7, 2007 10:43 AM 
Video editor Charlie Wilson weighs the environmental pros and cons of plasma vs. LCD televisions. He also wants good picture quality, too!
Plasma Or LCD? Which is Greener?
(AP)
March 1, 2007 12:13 PM 
CBS News video editor Charlie Wilson warns of an upcoming digital TV deadline that most people are probably unaware of. It could create problems for low-income people unable to afford upgraded TVs or cable services.
What Happens To Poor When TV Signal Goes Digital?
(AP)
January 4, 2007 11:28 AM 
I was tempted to open this blog with a clever quote about technology or about introductions in general, maybe something from Einstein or Wilde or Marconi, but then I thought the best way to introduce myself is simply to say, “Hey there, fellow tech talker.”
I’m the new science and technology correspondent at CBS News, and I’d like this blog to be a transparent dialogue of ideas and opinions. I’ve spent the last 15 years covering science and technology in some form, working for places like The Vancouver Sun, CTV, and CNN. For more you can just click here. But in all my years of being plugged into the digital world I’ve never maintained a blog, so I hope I can do justice to this one.
CYBER SIEBERG
(CBS)
I’m the new science and technology correspondent at CBS News, and I’d like this blog to be a transparent dialogue of ideas and opinions. I’ve spent the last 15 years covering science and technology in some form, working for places like The Vancouver Sun, CTV, and CNN. For more you can just click here. But in all my years of being plugged into the digital world I’ve never maintained a blog, so I hope I can do justice to this one.
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