Blogger arrested for leaking Guns N' Roses MP3s
A blogger going by the name of Skwerl on music site Antiquiet was arrested by the FBI at 7:00 am PDT on Wednesday for making nine demo tracks from Guns N' Roses' upcoming album "Chinese Democracy" available to the public for download.
Skwerl, nee Kevin Cogill, admitted to authorities that he had posted the songs on Antiquiet, and was charged with violating federal copyright laws.
Competitors look to take on MobileMe for iPhone
In light of problems that plagued Apple's new e-mail synchronization service since its launch, it may soon have to fight third-party providers that are setting their sights on providing their own "push" services for iPhone.
The first of two potentially major MobileMe alternatives actually comes from one of Apple's partners for the iPhone, Yahoo. Its subsidiary Zimbra said Thursday that it had released a version of its application for the iPhone 2.0.
Russia to get iPhone 3G through VimpelCom
The nation's second largest mobile carrier is the first to confirm that it would indeed be carrying the popular device, though other carriers are expected to follow.
"VimpelCom announced today it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Russia, expected later this year," the company said in a very brief statement.
Deeper inside IE8 Beta 2
Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows Vista from FileForum now.
It's increasingly looking like a whole new browser war is forming, as Microsoft is showing evidence of having re-entered the race to add innovative features to the rapidly aging tool.
Orange France admits to capping iPhone 3G speeds
Hit with a petition from thousands of irate French customers, wireless operator Orange has reportedly admitted to throttling download speeds for the iPhone 3G, and is promising some relief by September 15.
According to France Info -- the online service of Radio France -- iPhone carrier Orange has now admitted to a policy of restricting download speeds to only 200 to 300 Kbps.
Judge grants Veoh DMCA safe harbor in copyright suit
Yesterday, Federal Judge Howard R. Lloyd dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against video sharing site Veoh, granting it "safe harbor" under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
In June 2006, adult entertainment company IO Group preemptively sued Veoh for hosting ten of its videos that averaged 20 minutes in length. Due to the unique conditions surrounding the suit, IO may have inadvertently set a legal precedent for future DMCA safe harbor cases.
Have Microsoft's online ads for Live Search really worked?
It's hard to tell, for sure. But during the month of June, when Microsoft ran an aggressive campaign for Windows Live Cash Back and games, the number of searches on Microsoft's sites leaped 15 percent, according to comScore.
While continuing to place third in the search engine industry market rankings, Microsoft took first place in June for display ad views, according to a new report from analyst firm ComScore. What that means is, ads for Microsoft were seen by more Web users than for ads for anyone else.
Where does Joe Biden stand on technology issues?
As the Democrats' presumptive vice presidential nominee prepares to take the stage to accept the nomination of his party this evening in Denver, BetaNews' Ed Oswald takes a look at his long record.
Hailing from the state of Delaware, Senator Joe Biden has spent 36 years in the Senate. Along the way, he's gained a reputation for his direct, often outspoken, sometimes confrontational personality. His positions on technology, which reflect that personality, are sure to please some and enrage others.
RIAA defendant sanctioned for destroying evidence
Defendant Jeffrey Howell was scolded by an Arizona court earlier this week in a move that could potentially give the recording industry a decisive victory.
Originally, the Howell case was the flash point for discussions surrounding whether simply making available songs for download through a shared folder constitutes piracy, or if actual downloading by a third-party needs to occur. For now, however, it's about destruction of evidence, as a case that had been been going the defendants' way -- in one turn of events already -- turned south once again.
IE8 Beta 2 adds standards mode, suggestions, 'Web slices'
Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows Vista from FileForum now.
Validating all indicators since Monday that a revamped beta was ready for public eyes, Microsoft lifted the lid on Beta 2 of Internet Explorer 8 this afternoon, offering the first glance at some very competitive new features.
Haptic game controller patent suit finally draws to a close
Immersion, the corporation which owns patents for haptic technologies used in the automotive, industrial, medical, and entertainment fields, will have to pay Microsoft $20.75 million to finally end litigation that began over six years ago.
In 2002, Immersion sued both Microsoft and Sony for allegedly using its patented technology in game controllers that vibrate in response to on-screen action. Microsoft and Sony took divergent routes in dealing with the suit. Microsoft chose to settle out of court, while Sony defended its controllers.
New Windows Genuine authenticator can blank desktop backgrounds
If in the last week or so you've noticed that your desktop background in Windows XP Professional goes completely black exactly every 60 minutes, don't worry, it's not a virus.
A blackened desktop is the latest indication that the Microsoft Genuine Advantage program has determined your copy of the operating system to be non-authentic, as a service of its latest version rolled out to XP Professional users this week.
Apple iPhone ad pulled in UK over 'misleading' Internet claims
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that an ad for the iPhone was misleading, and cannot be aired again as it misrepresents the device's Internet capabilities.
Two consumers complained to the ASA -- Great Britain's principal regulating body for advertising -- that Apple's claim of "all the parts of the internet are on the iPhone" was incorrect. It doesn't support either Java or Flash, which provide the backbone for many Web sites and services, they argued.
Photoshop Mobile Beta to arrive in September
While the main upgrades to Photoshop.com are not expected until October, the public beta for Photoshop.com Mobile will open a month sooner.
Prospective beta testers will be wise not to expect even a fraction of Photoshop's transformative power, but rather the stripped-down functions of the Photoshop Express beta in a dedicated mobile UI.
'Wave 3' of Windows Live Hotmail will offer IM
Microsoft has begun promoting the "Wave 3" Windows Live Hotmail update that promises a UI and functionality upgrade that will make the web-based mail client more like Outlook.
The UI upgrade, according to Microsoft, will be a combination of Hotmail's Classic and Full versions, listing the mailboxes' content to the left of a central "reading pane." In addition, Microsoft is promising more "cool stuff," which includes an increased amount of storage, and integration with other Live services like Calendar and Messenger.
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