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HBO Buys Movie Shot in Second Life
HBO said on Tuesday it has acquired the rights to a short-form documentary shot entirely within Second Life, as entertainment companies increasingly turn to virtual worlds as a source for new content.
Proposed Amendment Would Ban All DVD Copying
A proposed amendment to the current copy protection license governing DVDs would completely ban all DVD backups, and prevent DVD playback without the DVD disk being present inside the drive.
Wolverine, Archos Ship New Media Players
On Tuesday, Wolverine Data announced that it is now shipping its 160-Gbyte ESP 5160 portable media player. Archos also shipped an upgrade version of its personal media player, complete with camcorder.
EchoStar Among FCC Wireless Auction Applicants
A venture involving EchoStar Communications Corp is listed among the applicants for a January U.S. auction of coveted wireless airwaves, according to auction documents released by the Federal Communications Commission.
Gamer Steals from EVE Bank to Pay Real Debts
Facing real world debts, a trusted figure in a popular online game stole money from the virtual bank he ran and exchanged it for cash through the black market.
YouTube Signs Music Video Deal With Warner
Music videos from artists like Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sean Paul will be legally available for the first time on YouTube, a popular online video sharing site, after signing its first commercial partnership with Warner Music Group.
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.
Fans Gather for Launch of Palm Pre
Small crowds gathered on Saturday for the official launch of Pre, the smartphone seen as Palm Inc's best chance to claw back market share from Apple Inc's iPhone and Research In Motion Ltd's Blackberry.
Nielsen: 40 Percent of People Use Smartphones, Tablets While Watching
According to a Nielsen report, 40 percent of smartphone and tablet owners are using their devices while they watch TV.
