Google Turns into a Copyright Cop. What Will Its Cost Be?
To woo media companies into cooperation, Google has said that it will become more active in combating copyright infringement. But all actions have a price.
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WikiLeaks Cyberwar! Business Is a Target -- and Also Collateral Damage
Governments and corporations tying to shut down WikiLeaks set off a cyberwar with hactivists who support the organization. In the cross-fire: businesses.
OnLive's New iPad App for Watching Video Games: A New Niche
The opportunity to watch other people play your favorite video game may sound like a strange idea, but OnLive's iPad app is the first step into a potentially lucrative world.
How Amazon Is Clinching the Market for E-Books: The Illusion of Ubiquity
Google's new eBooks store touts its millions of books, but consumers might be more interested in appearances.
Google Shows Chrome OS, a Chrome Web Store, and a Killer Strategy
Google demonstrated a combination of fast browser, native Web netbook, and app store that should make every other tech company carefully analyze the strategy.
Groupon Moves Into Business-to-Business Marketing [Update]
Groupon is involved in at least one business-to-business marketing campaign, which raises the question of whether it will expand beyond its consumer orientation.
Twitter vs. WikiLeaks: Algorithms Are Uncontrolled Corporate Spokespeople
As more companies use software to make decisions, companies, like Twitter, are discovering the downside: public relations and strategic decisions without control.
Samsung's Galaxy Tab Is the Future of Tablets, not the iPad
With 1 million Galaxy Tabs sold already, consumers have spoken. They want tablets smaller, with availability on all carriers.
Google eBooks: Marrying New Technology with an Old Business Approach
Google's eBookstore is late to the game, but its strategy--to embrace the old line publishing industry--may help it beat out competitors.
Google Learned a Lot From Its Nexus Smartphone Failure -- Just Not Enough
Google announced both its Nexus S phone and Gingerbread, the 2.3 version of the Android operating system. The S looks better from a business view than the Nexus One, but not good enough.
A PlayStation Phone Won't Fix Sony's Gaming Business
Sony Ericsson seems ready to introduce a PlayStation phone, perhaps later this week. But its effort to recapture the mobile gaming market is just too limited.
Mac App Store Holiday News: Store Freeze, No Demos Likely
Apple publishers should brace themselves for a less than cheery holiday season, as Apple is squashing demos and the Mac App store may be shut during crucial shopping days.
Google's Losing Bid for Groupon: A Lesson in Negotiation?
Groupon reportedly rejected Google's $6 billion offer. This may have been the case where putting less, not more, on the table might have sealed the deal.
Motorola Droid Explodes, and Not In a Good Way
A Texas man claims that his new Droid 2 exploded in his ear. IT's a bad sign for Motorola, which is about to spin off the handset division and which needs to keep sales strong.
Will Howard Stern Move to iTunes? Even the Rumor Underscores Apple's Media Clout [Update]
A rumor that Howard Stern will leave Sirius XM Radio to go to Apple iTunes is probably the accident of investor panic. But the idea that Apple could replace media companies is real.
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Midterm Updates: Trump heading to Florida for rally as election nears
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Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election
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Trump meets with Stephen Hubbard after release from Russian jail
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Trump predicts Iran war will end soon as Qatar pushes for a deal
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