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Malaysia mulls 'cyber court' to handle Internet crimes
(AFP)
AFP - Malaysia is considering establishing a "cyber court" to deal with the increasing number of crimes related to the Internet and blogging, a report said Tuesday.
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Music industry eases tactics in fighting piracy
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Recording Industry Association of America's decision not to pursue new lawsuits against online file-sharers marks a fundamental shift in the music business's battle against piracy, from one focused on enforcement to one emphasizing education. |
Chinese Government Campaign Targets Internet Porn
(PC World)
PC World - China's government launched a month-long campaign to stamp out Internet pornography on Monday, with Google's search engine topping the list of Web sites it wants to see crack down on pornographic content. |
Hyundai Super Bowl ad to feature music by Yo-Yo Ma
(Reuters)
Reuters - Hyundai Motor Co. will use music by famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma in a Super Bowl XLIII television commercial that consumers can re-edit online, Billboard has learned.
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Online video viewing jumps 34 percent
(CNET)
CNET - Americans appear to be getting more comfortable watching videos online--and Google is the clear winner. |
SOA gets an obituary
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - SOA is dead but services remain alive, according to a prominent analyst who published an obituary for SOA in a blog post on Monday. |
Twitter accounts of Obama, Britney Spears hacked
(AFP)
AFP - The Twitter accounts of US president-elect Barack Obama, singer Britney Spears and other prominent figures were hacked on Monday and fake messages sent out in their names on the micro-blogging service.
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SkyWi president says Qwest cost his firm customers
(AP)
AP - The president of a New Mexico internet and telephone provider says he fears his company has lost its customers' trust after Qwest Communications disconnected its service last week. |
TV Tidbits: Notes of Interest
(Mediaweek.com)
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China vows new crackdown on Google, other websites
(AFP)
AFP - 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.
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