Headlines for June 4th, 2009
Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by [modern media mom] in Lastest Headlines, Latest News, Links & Resources
- How ‘Beatles: Rock Band’ came together – "The game will be released on September 9 (09.09.09) on the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3, and the Wii. So how did the game come to pass?"
- Hulu May Begin Charging for Content – Hulu, which provides a collection of full TV episodes, movies, and video clips, currently is supported by its advertising revenue. But when asked whether or not Hulu will begin charging for content, Miller said that "the answer could be yes. I don't see why over time that shouldn't happen."
- Study Shows Twitter Is a Broadcast Medium – "New Harvard Business research data seems to prove something many had already figured out: Twitter is a broadcast medium, not a conversation. So how is an essentially one-way conversation considered to be a social network? Does that standard also make television and radio into social networks, too?"
- Opera 10 Beta Aims To Hit High Notes With Users – "Your Web browser is the most important piece of software you will ever use," said Jon von Tetzchner, CEO of Opera Software, in a statement. "We think Opera 10 will redefine how you can enjoy the Web. We have more surprises on the way, but when you try the features, enjoy the accelerated performance and get a glimpse at our shiny new wrapping, I think Opera 10 beta will excite both longtime users and those new to Opera."
- Google Squared Struggles To Make Search More Helpful – "Google says Squared is an experiment at this point and (obviously) isn't perfect. While I won't be it for serious searches today, users recognize a need for better search results."
- Cellphone industry looking to go greener – "The world's largest consumer electronics sector by volume, the cellphone industry is looking increasingly at how to tap consumers' increasing interest in more environmentally friendly phones."
- How Microsoft stole the show at E3 – "CNET conducted a poll earlier this week asking readers which company–Nintendo, Microsoft, or Sony–had the most impressive announcements at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. More than 10,000 people responded. More than 51.9 percent of the respondents said Microsoft bested its competitors. Thirty-four percent of those who answered the poll said Sony had the best announcements. Nintendo finished last, with just 5.6 percent of respondents saying it had the best E3. Ironically, the fourth option–"None of them–they were all yawners"–beat out Nintendo, with 8.4 percent of the vote."
- Microsoft Rolls Out Bing Travel – "Bing Travel has a simple goal: help people make smarter, more informed decisions regarding travel," Bing Travel general manager Hugh Crean said in a statement. "Travelers face plenty of challenges — from airport security and luggage restrictions to finding their hotel in an unknown city or trying to speak a foreign language. Researching and booking travel should be easy, and now Bing is here to help."
