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Microsoft, Google Sign On To OpenID
A single sign-on system run by OpenID gained a few powerful tech companies for its board.
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Cable’s Dying, The FCC’s Killing It
The cable industry's in trouble, and the FCC isn’t all that interested in helping it. Six cable networks are suing the Federal agency in an attempt to block "dual must-carry" requirements set to take effect in 2009. The nuances of the issue highlight that cable just isn't keeping up with the competition in terms of capacity, and it appears the FCC is very content to…
Flickr Fans Protest MSFT’s Acquisition Attempt
Bashing Yahoo has become one of the easiest activities in the world. Flickr is still loved, however, and may, in fact, be one of the few things standing between Microsoft and its acquisition of Yahoo.
Google News Introduces Location-Specific Coverage
Google News has done a decent job of representing big stories, but when it came to local developments, your best bet was often to visit to some poorly designed and infrequently updated site owned by a nearby TV station. Now that may no longer be the case, as Google News is getting local.
Disney MMOs Aim For Kids, Branding
The Disney brand, one of the most well-known globally, reaches into the virtual world with a pair of massive multiplayer online games.
Web Companies May Be Bracing For Recession
I had my next few purchases all planned out - a nice alarm clock, a new TV, and a big bookcase. Then signs of a recession began to pile on, and setting aside extra mortgage payments started to seem like the better idea. Many companies are thinking similarly.
