China threatens massive internet crackdown - Age China announced Monday it was cracking down on major websites, including search engine giants Google and Baidu, over the spread of pornography and other material that could corrupt young people. China's Ministry of Public Security and six other ...
Berlin Philharmonic offers digital concerts - BusinessWeek Fans of Germany's renowned Berlin Philharmonic can now follow the orchestra's performances from anywhere in the world through a new "digital concert hall" accessible via the Internet. Tuesday's performance -- directed by Sir Simon Rattle and ...
Obama plunges into econ talks, predicts approval - Daily Herald WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama plunged into rare pre-inaugural crisis talks with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion. He ...
Deal to let Netflix stream videos to TVs - Vindicator New TVs will receive movies directly from the Internet. NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix Inc. has come up with another way to get movies to people without sending DVDs in the mail. In a partnership announced Monday, LG Electronics will start selling high ...
Madoff memorabilia gains attention on eBay - Newsday Madoff, who was arrested last month after allegedly telling investigators he lost as much as $50 billion of investors' money in a giant Ponzi scheme, once promoted his firm by putting its name on everything from T-shirts to beach towels, tote bags ...