Web Radio Compromise Bill Passes House
Amid the bailout frenzy on Capitol Hill this weekend, the House on Saturday passed a bill that would give its blessing to any compromise reached between Internet radio stations and copyright holders over royalty fees.
Obama Taps Vivek Kundra as White House CIO
President Obama on Thursday named Vivek Kundra, CTO for Washington, D.C., as the White House chief information officer.
Dungeons &Dragons Goes Interactive
The game that geeks grew up on moves away from your imagination and on to the computer screen. An early look, inside.
Beatles Set to Join Online Music Revolution
The Beatles are preparing to sell their songs online after years of refusing to take part in the Internet music boom.
Why an IRS Tax Filing Site Would Be a Bad Idea
Consumers should be encouraged to file their taxes electronically, but an IRS-sponsored portal that would enable direct, individual e-submissions would likely be underutilized, too expensive, and a possible threat to privacy, according to a Monday report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA).
Fox Announces 'Firefly' Online Game
Fox Interactive announced plans on Friday to commission a massively-multiplayer online game based on the "Firefly" series that briefly appeared on its television network.
Linspire's CNR to Go Multi-Linux, Remain Free
The San Diego Linux distributor announces that it will include Debian, OpenSUSE and Ubuntu distributions in its digital download and software management service, reserved previously for Linspire and Freespire. (DesktopLinux)
Court Backs FCC Insulating Web Phone Service
A U.S. appeals court upheld a decision that exempted Internet telephone companies like Vonage Holdings from many state regulations and oversight.
Microsoft Celebrates Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary With Launch Part
Halo: Combat Evolved goes on sale at midnight. Don't miss out on the FPS-related festivities.
Nokia, Apple Battle in Online Software "Arms Race"
Nokia Oyj is betting a wider and more tailored offering of media and software for its phones will prove attractive when its Ovi online store opens in May and goes head-to-head with Apple Inc's App Store.
