Archive for the 'Computers and the Internet' Category

Ads Posted on Facebook Strike Some as Off-Key

From mainstream companies to others that are more off-putting, advertisers on Facebook are a motley bunch.


Getting the Most Out of Twitter

Even the most prolific users say Twitter has become more useful as a way to tap in to the discussions of the day than to broadcast their own thoughts.


Is It Ever O.K. to Snoop on Your Spouse’s E-Mail?

Nick Bilton of the Bits blog tackles Internet etiquette, including the ethics of going through the e-mail and text messages of a spouse if you suspect of infidelity.


RealNetworks Drops Fight to Sell DVD Copying Software

In a settlement with the movie industry, RealNetworks agreed to abide by an earlier court order blocking the sale of its RealDVD copying software.


Bits Scan: Flash Drives, Jon Stewart and Warfare at Activision

Wednesday morning’s news roundup includes the BBC’s cutbacks online, a suspect who ate his flash drive to destroy evidence and a mysterious internal battle at Activision.


Viacom and Hulu Part Ways

The fracture with Viacom will take “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” and other Comedy Central shows off the video site.


4 Charged in Concert Ticket Resale Scheme

Prosecutors say the four made more than $25 million by illegally buying and then reselling tickets to popular shows.


Apple Sues Nexus One Maker HTC

In the lawsuit, Apple said HTC phones running Android violate 20 of its patents, including those relating to the iPhone’s ability to recognize the touch of multiple fingers on its screen at once.


N.C.A.A. Tournament Goes Online, Clip by Clip

The N.C.A.A. offers fans a way to watch searchable highlights from men’s tournament games since 2000.


BBC Proposes Deep Cuts in Web Site

The British Broadcasting Corporation is facing complaints from commercial rivals, who say public funding gives it an unfair advantage in expanding online.