From a story about AP by AP:
Google Considers Networking With News Corp, NBC
NBC and News Corp have enlisted several Google competitors (MSN, Yahoo, AOL) to be distributors in their content network; this may have caused some tremors at the Googleplex.
EMI Considers Pulling the Plug on DRM
Earlier this week, Steve Jobs wrote an open letter in which he criticized the major record labels for demanding stringent copy-protection technology that limits the flexibility of the music to be played across different device platforms.
Representatives from Warner have rebuffed Jobs’ assertion that the elimination of DRM would bolster the online music market, citing potential privacy concerns.
EMI, however, is rumored to be looking at ways to unlock the DRM on its musical catalogue.
Congress Considers Net Neutrality Fines
Just when Net neutrality seemed a lost cause in Congress, lawmakers began to consider shifting regulatory power to the Federal Communications Commissions in the form of case-by-case fines of up to $500,000. The FCC could levy fines if telecoms are judged to be violating Net neutrality principles.
Yahoo Considers Search Incentives
While Yahoo isn’t implementing Bill Gates suggestion that search engines should consider paying their users, Yahoo is thinking about giving some goodies to people who make Yahoo their primary search engine.
FDA Considers Expanding Femara
Breast cancer drug, Femara, was submitted for additional regulatory approval by the US Food and Drug Administration today from Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis. Femara presents the hope of post-surgery medication that helps older women fight tumors.
Intel Considers the Future of Wi-Fi
Last week, Intel announced that it has developed chip technology designed to support current Wi-Fi standards as well as projected ones.
Google Considers Changes To AutoLink
Walt Mossberg weighs in on Google Autolink in today’s Wall Street Journal. Basically his stance is consistent with what he wrote in 2001 on Smart Tags.