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Murdoch's wife becomes internet sensation Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:15AMLondon, July 20 : Wendi Deng, the wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, became an instant hit on the internet after she quickly came to his aid when he was hit during a Commons hearing on the phone hacking scandal, the Telegraph reported.
Growth rate of Chinese Internet population slows down Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:10AMBeijing (China Daily/ANN) - First-half growth in the ranks of Chinese Internet users slowed to the weakest pace since the late 1990s, said a quasi-government organization, even as the number of micro-blogging users soared.
Growth rate of Internet population slows down Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:38PMAn Internet cafe in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. The number of Internet users in the country hit 485 million at the end of June, up 6.1 percent half-on-half, according to the China Internet Network Information Center.
Inside the life of Centurion cardholder Taysha Valez Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:32PMYou probably think the holders of the very best credit cards, such as the American Express Centurion (the "black card"), are all celebrities. But that may not be the typical Centurion member.
Naked gets Naked Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:28PMHair and skin range Naked will now be looked after by Naked Communications after parent company Cosmex appointed the Melbourne office of the operation as its agency of record. The Australian founded Cosmex also includes the brands Moosehead and Davinci. Melissa Konishi, MD of Cosmex said “Naked have demonstrated passion and smarts, and we are [...]
Critic's Notebook: The clueless Rupert Murdoch Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:27PMThe media mogul's testimony before a parliamentary committee is a 'sorry' affair. The media mogul's testimony before a parliamentary committee is a 'sorry' affair.
Eastday-Growth rate of Internet population slows down Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:11PMBEIJING - First-half growth in the ranks of Chinese Internet users slowed to the weakest pace since the late 1990s, said a quasi-government organization, even as the number of micro-blogging users soared.
Brighten the Corner Where You Are. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:06PMThere is an old hymn that has been sung in many small churches across the country called; "Brighten The Corner Where You Are." As I think about it, I can hear Tennessee Ernie Ford singing the chorus with great enthusiasm in my head.
CC’s Corn Chips rolls out new campaign Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:43PMIn a new ad for CC’s Corn Chips created by Workshop Australia, a man shuns the invitations of two attractive young women to sit next to an elderly lady on a train – just because she has a packet of CC’s. In another execution, the man attempts to smuggle packets of CC’s through customs in a [...]
HRTS Panel Sparks Debate About Reaching a Younger Demographic Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:37PMAlex Ben Block TV execs say it's still about the content despite the modern-day advances of Netflix and Hulu. read more
Universal finally blinks on The Dark Tower Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:49PMIt was big, it was bold, it was a very risky and ambitious gamble, and until Monday, July 18th, it was set up at Universal. read more
Chihuahua that thwarted robbers hailed as hero, goes on national TV [Video] Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:48PMPaco, the barking Chihuahua that foiled a robbery at his owner's Altadena smoke shop this month, is described by friends and neighbors as a peaceful animal who usually is very docile. A video of the robbery and Paco's angry response...
Like it or not, Osgood has Hall credentials Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:39PMA good way to start a heated argument between passionate hockey fans is to mention Chris Osgood and the Hockey Hall of Fame in the same sentence. Fittingly, before Osgood was even able to officially announce his retirement from professional hockey on Tuesday, a debate concerning the longtime Detroit goaltender's HoF credentials raged on the internet. Of course, how one feels about Osgood's ...
"Kevin Smith: Too Fat for 40" and "Smodimations" Coming to DVD Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:36PMShout! Factory, Kevin Smith and SModCo announced a deal today to bring "Kevin Smith: Too Fat for 40" and "Smodimations" to DVD. "This is a major coup for me and SModcast because Shout Factory is the gold standard in specialized and geek-centric video. I've always oohed and ahhhed over the packaging and presentation Shout puts into all their titles, so it'll be an honor to stack the Shout Factory ...
Man rushes at Rupert Murdoch in hearing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:35PMLONDON (AP) — A protester splattered Rupert Murdoch with white foam on Tuesday, interrupting a dramatic hearing in which the media baron told British lawmakers he was not responsible for a phone ha...
Brooks says she's never sanctioned payoff Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:34PMEx-News Int'l official Rebekah Brooks says she never sanctioned a police payoff
Captain Planet movie developing between Cartoon Network and Angry Filmworks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:33PMA “Captain Planet” movie is now being developed between its producer Cartoon Network and Angry Filmworks, as announced on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Captain Planet and the Planeteers Image Credit: Cartoon Network As noted at US news sites that day, Cartoon Network’s “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” will be made into a film and is [...]
PTGi Announces Results of Primus Canada-Commissioned Survey That Reports Almost Half of Canadians Would Give up TV ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:29PMMCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - Jul 19, 2011) - Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated ( NYSE : PTGI ) announced today the results of a new survey conducted on the Angus Reid Forum and commissioned by Primus Canada, a PTGi company. The survey revealed that almost half (46 percent) of Canadian respondents would give up watching television before they would give up surfing the Internet or using ...
Can You Hear the Shrugging? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:24PMThis year, for the 22nd time, Leo Burnett has released a "Cannes Predictions" reel, along with general observations about industry trends. The picks take into consideration the results of previous awards shows, and are usually astute. The big news on the trends front this year?
Rupert Murdoch's car mobbed ahead of UK hearing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:30AMRupert Murdoch's car was mobbed by photographers Tuesday as he arrived for a grilling from U.K. lawmakers about the phone hacking scandal that has swept from his media empire through the London police and even to the prime minister's office.
U.K. To Question Key Figures In Tabloid Scandal Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:28AMMembers of Parliament are set to question News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch, his son James and Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of Murdoch's U.K. newspaper arm about the phone hacking scandal that has spread from their media empire to the British prime minister's office.
DepEd opposes Ateneo de Davao Facebook ban Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:24AMThe Department of Education (DepEd) opposes the partial ban on Facebook in Ateneo de Davao University, the morning newscast "Dobol B sa News TV" reported Tuesday.
Wessler: Soccer isn't No. 1, but still fun Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:23AMWhy the fuss over America’s take-it-or-leave-it view of soccer?
Murdochs face questioning in phone hacking scandal Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:22AMRupert Murdoch, his son James and the media mogul’s former U.K. newspaper chief Rebekah Brooks faced a grilling from lawmakers Tuesday about the intensifying phone hacking scandal, which has spread from the family empire to the top ranks of U.K. police and even to the prime minister’s office.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn accused of 'brutal sex' in his Paris office with rape claimant's 65-year-old mother Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:06AMDominique Strauss-Kahn had 'brutal' sex with the mother of an alleged attempted rape victim in his Paris office, it was claimed today.
Countdown for News bosses to face MPs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:04AMNEWS Corp boss Rupert Murdoch has been mobbed by photographers as he arrives to face British parliament.
Rangers: Rangers star Kirk Broadfoot: I won't hang around at Ibrox just to make up the numbers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:52AMKIRK BROADFOOT grew up idolising Ally McCoist but he won't hang around at Ibrox out of loyalty if the new Rangers boss doesn't play him.
Strip off - join Putin’s Army Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:51AMIn the video, a leggy blonde in a black suit espouses her love for Putin while walking purposefully through central Moscow: “He’s a first-rate politician and a chic guy… There are millions who adore him, who trust him. But there are many people who throw mud at him. Maybe they’re scared? Or maybe out of their own weakness? Because they’ll never be in his place,” she carps.
TED's Chris Anderson: the man who made YouTube clever Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:38AMWith his TED Talks series, the former magazine mogul Chris Anderson has racked up 500 million web video views for speeches by academics and technological experts. But that, he says, is only the start of an educational revolution A few minutes after Alain de Botton announced to a packed auditorium in Edinburgh that secularism needed to learn the lessons of religion and reintroduce the concept of ...
Most of us need more calcium in our diet Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:34AMDon't freak over recent headlines about a controversial new calcium study (stroke? heart attack?). Frankly, even experts found it confusing.
Mobile devices to lead consumer electronics growth: Report Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:28AMMobile devices to lead consumer electronics growth: Report
Murdochs, Brooks face questioning by lawmakers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:27AMLONDON (AP) — Lawmakers are to question Rupert Murdoch, his son James and Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of Murdoch's U.K. newspaper arm, on Tuesday about the phone hacking scandal, which has spread from their media empire to the British prime minister's office.
Matilda Bay launches Dirty Granny cider Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:18AMMatilda Bay, the brewer that makes Beez Neez, Fat Yak and Barking Flamingo beers, has launched a brand of cider. Called Dirty Granny, the beverage, which has a “rich and full flavour which combines sweetness and acidity”, is being promoted using PR, by Liquid Ideas, experiential marketing, by District, and point of sale. As part [...]
SwiftKey X for Tablets: Great replacement for the Android keyboard Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:18AMThe SwiftKey X for Tablets application provides a powerful replacement to the built-in Android keyboard. But there are some issues with it.
Online retail: Are e-retail firms in India building a bubble again? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:11AMFlush with cash, online retailers are pursuing a single-minded strategy of acquiring as many customers as they can as soon as they can.
Baidu Licenses Music from Sony, Warner, and Universal for Ting and MP3 Search Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:59PMBaidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) has signed an agreement for the distribution of digital music with One-Stop China (OSC), a joint venture whose shareholders are three of the leading global record companies: Universal Music, Warner Music, and Sony Music.
Ostrow: Showtime takes a risk turning webisodes into series Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:41PMHere's hoping the premise and evolution of Lisa Kudrow's new TV series aren't ultimately more intriguing than the show itself. The fact that Kudrow is taking a cult Internet-only series into a broadcast format is intriguing.
Harper Seven Beckham makes internet debut (Photos) Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:01PMHarper Seven Beckham, the fourth child and the first daughter of celebrity couple Victoria and David Beckham, has made her public debut via Twitter and Facebook on Sunday, a week after her birth. Proud parents Victoria and David took turns in posting the first photos of Harper Seven on the social media sites. On his Facebook fan page, David posted a picture of their first baby girl being cuddled ...
FriendFinder Networks Inc. Announces Acquisition of PerfectMatch.com Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:01PMFriendFinder Networks Inc. , a leading internet and technology company providing services in the rapidly expanding markets of social networking and web-based video sharing, today announced the acquisition of PerfectMatch.com from Matrima, Inc.
To Entrepreneurially Minded Women: New York Welcomes You! Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:54PMThe emergence of hookup mentorship among New York's digerati, and advice from the women driving it. Nothing against Silicon Valley, but New York is officially where it’s at for aspiring women in digital.
21 New Media Innovators Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:46PMWhile the dark days of journalism have receded a bit — it was only three years ago that layoffs were a weekly occurrence, and serious people discussed the closure of the New York Times — the business is still very much in a state of chaotic flux. The so-called war between new and old media rages on among the pundits, with Facebook supplanting Google News as the new bogeyman . But if you look ...
Facebook and the Epiphanator: An End to Endings? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:46PMI do not enjoy Facebook — I find it cloying and impossible — but I am there every day. Last year I watched a friend struggle through breast cancer treatment in front of hundreds of friends. She broadcast her news with caution, training her crowd in how to react: no drama, please; good vibes; videos with puppies or kittens welcomed. I watched two men grieve for lost children — one man I've only ...
Will Vizio's VTAB escalate the Android Tablet price wars? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:18PMAt $349, Vizio’s VTAB could take Android Tablet prices to new, stomach-churning levels for the top tablet OEMs.
CNN live news comes to iPad, other mobile devices Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:13PMTime Warner is making its CNN and Headline News channel available through the Web and on Apple iPhone and iPad apps, in a move that expands its TV Everywhere initiative.
Earl Ofari Huthinson: Obama Has No Choice But to Tap The Fat Cats Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:04PM*The news reports that President Obama was courting large campaign donors stirred complaints that this will put him he even deeper into political hock to fat cat donors and the corporate rich if re-elected. This was the oft-heard knock against Obama in 2008. A study by the nonpartisan Campaign Finance Institute did confirm that a [...]
Did space exploration sow the seeds of its own demise? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:01PMSpace exploration has ushered in a number of major technological advancements, including microelectronics that led to today's information-saturated age. Bob Mahoney worries that this space-enabled advance, ironically, may undermine the future of humans in space.
Times-Picayune, NOLA.com take top honors at New Orleans Press Club awards Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:53PMReporter Mark Schleifstein presented with lifetime-achievement award
North State Communications Expands Plex Advanced TV Channel Lineup Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:02AMNorth State Communications is increasing their Plex Advanced TV channel lineup to include twelve new high definition channels, expanding their HD lineup to 117. Six standard definition channels are also being added, providing even more sports, movies, lifestyle, news and entertainment viewing options to customers.
Shaw poses ‘no threat’ to Netflix Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:00AMAttempts by Shaw Communications Inc. to challenge video streaming giant Netflix Inc. will not succeed according to a noted digital policy expert
Consumers buying more tablets and smartphones Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:58AMMore customers than ever will buy tablet computers and smartphones this year, driving consumer electronics revenue to a record high of $190 billion in 2011, according to a new forecast from a leading industry trade group.