U.K. e-reader company to offer free public-domain books online through Google partnershipSAN FRANCISCO — Interead, a British company that sells the COOL-ER e-book reader, is adding more than 1 million free public-domain books to its online bookstore. The texts are available from Google Inc. through its book-scanning project. Alive? No way, but German hoax video of Michael Jackson video creates stir onlineBERLIN — A hoax video purportedly showing Michael Jackson emerging from a coroner’s van was an experiment aimed at showing how quickly misinformation and conspiracy theories can race across the Internet, German broadcaster RTL said Tuesday. As Internet turns 40, barriers threaten the openness that spawned e-mail, YouTube and TwitterNEW YORK — Goofy videos weren’t on the minds of Len Kleinrock and his team at UCLA when they began tests 40 years ago on what would become the Internet. Neither was social networking, for that matter, nor were most of the other easy-to-use applications that have drawn more than a billion people online. Big screen vs. small: Cinemas get a remake to compete for growing ranks of online video fansCHICAGO — Today, young movie-watchers look increasingly like Molly O’Connor. A junior at the University of Dallas, she still goes to the cinema occasionally, but is often just as happy to hunker down on a bed or a couch with friends to watch a downloaded movie on a laptop that’s perched on a nearby desk or a chair. YouTube hopes to sell more video makers on the virtues of ads as site strives to make moneySAN FRANCISCO — YouTube hopes to convert more amateur videographers into capitalists as it strives to show more advertising on its Web site and end years of uninterrupted losses. Sony announces $399 e-book reader with wireless connection, taking on Amazon’s $299 KindleNEW YORK — Sony Corp. plans to offer an e-book reader with the ability to wirelessly download books, injecting more competition in a small but fast-growing market by adopting a key feature of the rival Kindle from Amazon.com. Upcoming IREX e-book reader to include wireless access to Barnes & Noble e-bookstoreWESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — IREX Technologies Inc. said Monday that its upcoming electronic reader will include an application for accessing Barnes & Noble Inc.’s e-bookstore. US F1 team lands YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley as primary investor for 2010 debut seasonVALENCIA, Spain — The new US F1 Formula One team has landed YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley as its primary investor for its 2010 debut racing campaign. Phones and PCs put e-book reading within easy reach, no Kindle neededNEW YORK — A few weeks ago, Pasquale Castaldo was waiting at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport for a delayed flight, when a man sitting across from him pulled out an Amazon Kindle book-reading device. E-book of new Dan Brown novel coming Sept. 15, same day as hardcoverNEW YORK — E-book readers can relax: The electronic edition of Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” is coming out on the same day as the hardcover. NYC sightseeing flight, shore trip end in tragedy for families from Italy, PennsylvaniaBLUE BELL, Pa. —For an Italian family it was supposed to be a joyous occasion — the celebration of 25 years of marriage. For a Pennsylvania family, it was a flight to the New Jersey shore that included a passing view of one of the world’s most renowned skylines. Points leader Briscoe takes pole for Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio as he continues breakout seasonLEXINGTON, Ohio —Type in Ryan Briscoe’s name on YouTube and “The Crash” pops up, right at the top in all of its fiery glory. Pa. women’s zeal for fitness brings them to their last dance _ and an armed loner’s final dateBRIDGEVILLE, Pa. —Mary Primis had already taught several high-intensity fitness classes that day, putting dozens of students through their sweaty paces while barely breaking one herself. Stockin’ up: Free e-books offerings are the latest crazeNEW YORK — James Patterson’s latest best seller, “The Angel Experiment,” is a little different from his usual hits. The novel isn’t new; it came out four years ago. Readers aren’t picking it up at bookstores, but mostly on the Kindle site at Amazon.com. Review: Songs sound good on Sony X Series Walkman, but other features fall flatSAN FRANCISCO — Thirty years after revolutionizing portable music with the Walkman for playing cassette tapes, Sony is trying to master the digital media player with the X Series Walkman. In latest bid for e-book customers, Sony will release $199 Reader, a third off Kindle priceSAN FRANCISCO — Electronic books are often mentioned in the same breath as Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle digital reader. Now e-book rival Sony Corp. is determined to recapture consumers’ attention with a smaller reader that’s also $100 cheaper. OUT THERE: Olympic lugers take up wake surfing on Lake PlacidLAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Brian Martin surfed up the pale green wave into the froth on top, then sliced down and up in a series of short turns, his muscular torso twisting each time. Student sued by recording industry in Mass. music downloading case testifiesBOSTON — A Boston University graduate student accused of illegally swapping music online has admitted downloading and sharing hundreds of songs. Video of Minn. couple boogying down a church aisle at their wedding is a hit on YouTubeST. PAUL, Minn. — The video of a Minnesota couple who boogied down a church aisle with their wedding party to the surprise of their guests is a hit on YouTube. More books in more places: New e-book reader to use AT&T network, imitating Amazon’s KindleNEW YORK — Following in the footsteps of Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle, another e-book reader is set to get a wireless connection from a cellular carrier, letting it access books anywhere there’s a signal. Shares of Barnes & Noble fall, analysts tepid on new e-bookstorePORTLAND, Ore. — Shares in Barnes & Noble Inc. slipped Tuesday as the bookseller’s plans for a new electronic bookstore received a tepid response from investors and analysts. ESPN reporter Erin Andrews surreptitiously videotaped nude in hotel, video posted on WebHARTFORD, Conn. — ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was secretly videotaped in the nude while she was alone in a hotel room, and the video was posted on the Internet, her attorney said. Barnes & Noble goes after Amazon with new e-bookstore that offers titles in multiple formatsPORTLAND, Ore. — Barnes & Noble Inc. on Monday stepped up its fight in the small but highly competitive market for electronic books with the launch of a new e-bookstore offering titles to be read on a variety of devices. Annual profits fall at BBC Worldwide on Woolworths, video-on-demand write-offsLONDON — Profits at BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the British Broadcasting Corp., almost halved after writeoffs relating to the collapse of retailer Woolworths and the decision by competition authorities to block a video-on-demand venture. Canadian songwriter online sensation for his video about United Airlines breaking his guitarHALIFAX, Nova Scotia — A Canadian musician has become an Internet sensation after posting a song on YouTube about United Airlines breaking his guitar. Statue of Liberty replica missing from NY coffee shop shown blindfolded, beheaded in Web videoNEW YORK — A replica Statue of Liberty stolen from a New York City coffee shop has apparently turned up in a video that shows it blindfolded, beheaded and smashed to pieces. NY congressman stands by YouTube video blasting Michael Jackson as ‘pervert,’ child molesterNEW YORK — A New York congressman who posted a YouTube video blasting Michael Jackson as a “pervert” and child molester is standing by his words. Amazon lowers price of Kindle electronic reader to $299 from $359NEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. cut the price of its Kindle electronic reading device to $299 on Wednesday in an effort to attract more bookworms and make the gadget a mainstream hit. Correction: Music Downloading storyMINNEAPOLIS — In a July 6 story about a Minnesota woman seeking a reduction in damages for illegally sharing copyrighted music, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of the woman’s attorney. His name is Kiwi Camara, not Camera. Bucks first-round pick Brandon Jennings regrets YouTube incident, pledges to learnMILWAUKEE — First-round draft pick Brandon Jennings has yet to break a sweat in practice for the Milwaukee Bucks, but he’s already doing a little backpedaling on defense. NY congressman posts YouTube video blasting Michael Jackson as a ‘pervert’ and ‘pedophile’NEW YORK — A New York congressman who is considering a Senate run posted a YouTube video calling Michael Jackson a “pervert” and questioning the exhaustive media coverage of the pop star’s death. Recording industry wants Minn. woman barred from downloading and sharing music in futureMINNEAPOLIS — It’s been just a few weeks since a federal jury ruled in a music-downloading case that a Minnesota woman must pay $1.92 million. NY congressman posts YouTube video blasting Michael Jackson as a ‘pervert’
Obama hugs cancer patient, pitches health care overhaul, but questions remainANNANDALE, Va. — President Barack Obama wanted to put a human face on his plans to overhaul health care, and a Virginia supporter did just that Wednesday. Joost exits consumer online video business, to focus on serving businessesStruggling online video startup Joost, begun with much fanfare in 2007 by the same people behind Skype and Kazaa, is restructuring its business after discovering that it can’t survive on advertising to fund its operations. |
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