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Adobe’s Media Player, Not Like The Rest
The Adobe Media Player debuted this week, and after learning a little more at the launch party and trying it out myself,…
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OpenX Moves To L.A. And Gets A New CEO
OpenX which is an open source ad server platform is moving its HQ from London to Los Angeles. According to a report by AllThingsD, while going through the transition of re-branding itself from OpenAds this February, OpenX decided that it needed a new CEO and picked up Yahoo's global ad marketplaces SVP (senior vice president) Tim Cadogan as the new CEO.
Network Solutions In Another Controversy
Network Solutions really didn't need any more public relations disasters after the controversy of automatically registering searched-for domains and "protecting" them for a $35 fee. Though this new controversy may not be quite the hyperbole it's made out to be in some places, it does come with some potentially serious issues.
Brazil Gets Google To Fight Child Porn
According to Sergio Suiama, a Sao Paulo federal prosecutor, around 50,000 pedophilia-related complaints have been connected to Orkut. By way of response, Google plans to implement a filtering system and retain information for a longer period, but still won't share problem profiles with authorities.
Problems With Social Media
Note to self: Do not keep the bulk of tax filing till the last month before taxes are due. In the midst of shuffling paper around for hours and hours in my office (a real joy), I’ve been listening to episodes of Geekcast.
Customized Content Makes Users Uncomfortable
A majority (59%) of U.S. adults are not comfortable when Web sites like Google, Yahoo and Microsoft use information about a person's online activity to target ads or content based on a person's interests, according to a new survey from Harris Interactive and Dr. Alan F. Westin, Professor of Public Law and Government Emeritus at Columbia University.
