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Summary Box: Google, AOL reach new search deal (AP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:38:27 GMT

AP - THE DEAL: Under a new five-year agreement, Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.'s websites. The companies signed the deal this week.

AOL Rejects Bing and Renews Search Ties To Google (NewsFactor)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:26:20 GMT

NewsFactor - When Microsoft launched its Bing decision engine in 2009, it may have held out hope for an alliance with AOL. In fact, there were even rumors that Microsoft would buy out the struggling Internet service provider. But AOL has shunned Bing in favor of Microsoft's online nemesis, Google.

New AOL search deal with Google includes mobile (AP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:10:45 GMT

AP - Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.'s websites under a new, five-year deal the companies signed this week.

iTunes TV rentals now available on Mac and PC (Macworld.com)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:16:00 GMT

Macworld.com - Looking to catch the most recent season of Lost, but donât want to succumb the baggage of having to buy a bunch of episodes that youâll only watch once? Relax, friend, because if youâre an iTunes 10 user, you can now rent TV shows from the comfort of your very ownâ¦computer.

Microsoft Uses Bing Home Page to Push IE8 (PC World)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:20:13 GMT

PC World - Microsoft on Thursday started featuring a small advertisement on its Bing home page for Internet Explorer 8 in an apparent effort to encourage more people to migrate to the latest version of its browser.

Facebook Connect Disappears from iTunes Ping (Mashable)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:04:53 GMT

Mashable - Late last evening, Apple released iTunes 10 and its new Ping social network to the public. Assuming you were able to access the service, you may have noticed the ability to add friends via Facebook Connect, a feature we mentioned in our first-impressions post last night.

Chrome update marks Web browser's second birthday (AFP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:59:46 GMT

AFP - Google released an improved version of Chrome on Thursday as the Internet titan's Web browser turned two years old.

Mexico to go digital by 2015 (AFP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:48:01 GMT

AFP - Mexico will change from analog to digital television by 2015 to promote competition and help convergence with telephone and Internet services, President Felipe Calderon said Thursday.

Twitter launches iPad application (AFP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:24:13 GMT

AFP - Hot microblogging service Twitter launched an application for the Apple iPad on Thursday to rave reviews from technology blogs.

Facebook Connect mysteriously disappears from Apple's Ping (Macworld.com)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:11:00 GMT

Macworld.com - Apple has mentioned Facebook Connect support for new social network Ping in Wednesdayâs keynote, the iTunes 10 how-to video, on the Ping Website, and even in a conversation with All Things D. So why is the feature apparently no longer available?

Google and AOL Renew Long-term Partnership (PC World)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:50:12 GMT

PC World - Google and AOL have renewed a long-term partnership that gives AOL Web properties access to Google search and advertising services.

iOS 4.1 to Finally Fix iPhone 4 Proximity Sensor (PC World)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:49:00 GMT

PC World - It's official. iOS 4.1 is "coming soon" for iPhone and iPod Touch users. While the Apple Web site devoted to announcing the update focuses on new bells and whistles, the importance of iOS 4.1 is that it will hopefully resolve the remaining issues that make the iPhone 4 dysfunctional for many.

Five Reasons I Won't Be Using Ping (PC World)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:09:00 GMT

PC World - Despite all the hardware Apple introduced at its press event Wednesday, the most radical news was Ping, a social network for music that's launching as a feature of iTunes 10. I've taken a brief test drive of Ping to see what it's about, but even before updating iTunes, I knew Apple's new social network was not for me. Here are five reasons I won't be using Ping:

Malaysian blogger faces jail over satirical post (AFP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:06:51 GMT

AFP - A Malaysian journalist was charged Thursday over a satirical blog which made fun of the state power firm Tenaga, and faces a year's jail if convicted.

AFP boss aims to target news direct to web users (AFP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:05:20 GMT

AFP - Agence France-Presse, one of the world's top news agencies, aims to stream its news direct to web users via hand-held devices and direct-access Internet content, not solely via its media clients, its chief executive Emmanuel Hoog said in comments published Thursday.

AOL renews search deal with Google (AFP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:48:53 GMT

AFP - Google will power Internet search across AOL properties and AOL video will appear on YouTube under an agreement reached on Thursday between the Web companies.

Apple iTunes Ping: Hands On (PC Magazine)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:21:19 GMT

PC Magazine - Apple wants the new iTunes social network to be the Facebook of music.

Ping on iTunes - Not So Hot (PC World)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:59:00 GMT

PC World - Apple's big overhaul of iTunes, announced Wednesday, turns the media management software into a fledgling social network thanks to a newly introduced feature called Ping. I would have expected more from Apple with this first attempt at building a community around iTunes. It's not all bad, but if Ping doesn't improve soon this music-oriented social network will bomb faster than an American Idol wannabe.

AOL renews Google search agreement (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:42:05 GMT

Reuters - AOL Inc said on Thursday it has renewed a search agreement with Google Inc, further cementing a decade-long partnership as AOL tries to turn around its business.

Ambitious Online Banking Alternative Scores $2.9 Million in Series A (Mashable)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:53:18 GMT

Mashable - Banksimple has just raised $2.9 million in a Series A round to fund their ambitious alternative online banking startup for full-service, fee-free banking. The round includes investments from First Round Capital, IA Ventures and Village Ventures, a collection of industry veterans with extensive startup portfolios.

Apple TV takes aim at Web-connected living room (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:03:10 GMT

Reuters - Apple Inc unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its Web-to-TV device on Wednesday, stepping up a battle with Google Inc and Microsoft Corp for control of the digital living room.

Gameworld: Tween players impacting online game development (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:18:48 GMT

Reuters - A booming market of tweens is changing the landscape of online games.

Baidu to focus mobile Internet investment on search (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:48:08 GMT

Reuters - Baidu Inc, operator of China's dominant search engine, said on Thursday that it will focus its future mobile Internet investments on its core search business as it takes aim at the next big Internet space.

Baidu Launches New Entertainment Features for Search Engine (PC World)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:50:09 GMT

PC World - Baidu, China's largest search engine, officially launched a series of new entertainment features on Thursday, making it easier for users to access games, television shows and books.

Competition Responds to Apple TV and Ping (Mashable)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:29:33 GMT

Mashable - Apple made a lot of announcements today, from the new Apple TV to the Ping social network for music built into iTunes 10.

Apple unveils social network, new iPod and TV tool (AFP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:05:55 GMT

AFP - Apple has launched a music-centered social network at iTunes and unveiled slick new iPod and Apple TV gadgets that promised to win the iconic company more devotees.

iTunes Celebrates Centenary With Social Features Bonanza (PC World)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:56:00 GMT

PC World - Apple on Wednesday introduced a social-aware version of iTunes, celebrating ten years of the jukebox and storefront software. iTunes 10 features a slightly revamped interface and a social networking feature called Ping, a combination of Facebook and Twitter, dedicated to music lovers.

The Most Dangerous Jobs in Technology (PC World)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT

PC World - In the world of information technology, some professions are particularly perilous. Whether youâre risking psychological stress or your very life, these fields arenât for the faint of heart. Some people in these roles thrive on adrenaline, climbing thousands of feet to fix communications towers. Others risk only emotional damage, getting paid to consume disturbing Internet content.

Apple refreshes iTunes software, updates iPods (AP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:45:43 GMT

AP - Users of Apple Inc.'s iTunes software will now be able to see what songs their friends are buying and where their favorite bands are playing next.

South Korean company dumping Yahoo's search ads (AP)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:47:46 GMT

AP - Yahoo Inc. is about to lose one of its search advertising partners in South Korea as the Internet company prepares to convert to Microsoft Corp.'s technology.

New Apple TV: Living Room as Tech Battleground (PC World)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:20:00 GMT

PC World - Todayâs unveiling of a smaller, cheaper Apple TV set-top box is the latest in a long line of tech industry efforts to conquer the living room. Recent reports and rumors have Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Sony all developing low-cost entertainment devices that would stream entertainment bitsâmovies, TV shows, music, photos, and so onâfrom the Internet to your HDTV.

Summary Box: Apple unveils new streaming TV box (AP)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:17:40 GMT

AP - TV TRY: Apple Inc. has unveiled a smaller, cheaper Apple TV set-top box that can show rented movies and TV shows and stream content from Netflix and other online services.

Apple unveils new TV box for renting movies, shows (AP)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:38:14 GMT

AP - Apple Inc. is refining its plans to annex the living room into its entertainment empire.

Apple refreshes iTunes software, updates iPods (AP)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:32:54 GMT

AP - Users of Apple Inc.'s iTunes software will now be able to see what songs their friends are buying and where their favorite bands are playing next.

U.S. delays Web traffic rules by seeking more comment (Reuters)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:27:26 GMT

Reuters - U.S. communications regulators on Wednesday put off a controversial decision on Internet traffic rules, giving industry and consumer groups a chance to forge a compromise while avoiding a politically sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.

Apple TV takes aim at Web-connected living room (Reuters)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:11:52 GMT

Reuters - Apple Inc unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its Web-to-TV device on Wednesday, stepping up a battle with Google Inc and Microsoft Corp for control of the digital living room.

Summary Box: FCC seeks more net neutrality input (AP)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:05:18 GMT

AP - TAKING COMMENTS: The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public input on what rules should apply to wireless Internet access and specialized services that aren't part of the Internet but are delivered over wired broadband connections.

Firefox 3.6 Becomes Number Two Browser as IE6 Declines (PC World)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:49:00 GMT

PC World - The data from the Net Applications for browser market share in August show that Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 continues to lead overall and outpace all competitors in growth. Even better news is that Internet Explorer 6--the archaic and insecure browser that refuses to die--is losing ground.

FCC rejects proposal for free wireless service (AP)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:51 GMT

AP - Federal regulators have shot down a proposal by a startup called M2Z Networks Inc. to build a free, nationwide wireless broadband network using a spare slice of airwaves.

Mother of young Syrian blogger appeals for her release (Reuters)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:12:35 GMT

Reuters - The mother of a 19-year-old female Syrian blogger who was arrested last year has appealed to President Bashar al-Assad for her release, saying her daughter does not understand anything about politics.

Apple Unveils New iPods, iOS, Ping Social Network (NewsFactor)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:05:31 GMT

NewsFactor - In a jam-packed event full of new product details, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled new versions of all three iPod devices on Wednesday, introduced operating-system updates, and demonstrated a new social-media network designed to encourage more downloading from iTunes. He also unveiled a leaner version of Apple's less-popular Apple TV set-top box.

Greenpeace wants Facebook center off coal fuel (AP)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:43:05 GMT

AP - Greenpeace said about 500,000 Facebook users have urged the world's largest online social network to abandon plans to buy electricity from a coal-based energy company for its new data center in the U.S.

Apple sings new tune with TV, iPod and social iTunes (Appolicious)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:57:00 GMT

Appolicious - Apple Inc. (APPL) CEO Steve Jobs didn't dazzle us with a new product on Wednesday, but he did show off a sweeping line-up of revamped items to breathe new life into the ubiquitous iPod while creating buzz for Apple's slow-to-catch-on TV service.

FCC seeks input on rules for online services (AP)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:45:08 GMT

AP - Federal regulators are seeking public input on what rules should apply to wireless Internet access and specialized services that aren't part of the Internet but are delivered over wired broadband connections.

FCC Strikes Down Free Broadband Plan (PC World)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:30:13 GMT

PC World - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has closed the door on a controversial proposal for a way to use a chunk of wireless spectrum, but continues to consider how best to deploy the valuable spectrum.

Summary: Apple kicks off fall with iPod, Apple TV overhauls (Macworld.com)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:30:00 GMT

Macworld.com - As expected, Apple refreshed its iPod lineup Wednesday, unveiling redesigned versions of its iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle music players. But the company didnât stop there, using its annual fall music event to also announce an update to its iTunes software and an overhaul of its Apple TV set-top box.