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 September 27, 2010Tech Update |
U.S. Wants to Make It Easier to Wiretap the InternetBy CHARLIE SAVAGEIn an effort that raises fresh questions about privacy, officials are preparing to seek sweeping new Internet regulations, arguing that they are losing their capability to track suspects. Nokia's New Chief Faces Culture of ComplacencyBy KEVIN J. O'BRIENAs Stephen Elop takes over at Nokia, he must regain its lost ground in smartphones and maintain its dominance as the largest maker of mobile phones. ADVERTISEMENT   Shifting Online, Netflix Faces New CompetitionBy VERNE G. KOPYTOFFAs more consumers stream movies and television, Netflix faces a number of well-financed and innovative companies like Apple, Amazon and Google.  News AnalysisA Silent Attack, but Not a Subtle OneBy JOHN MARKOFFFor a covert weapon, the Stuxnet worm wasn't subtle; its creators were sloppy and let it scatter around the globe. News AnalysisA Move to Unify Europe's Media MarketBy ERIC PFANNERThe European Parliament called for a long overdue overhaul of copyright laws aimed at fostering the development of a single European media market.  Bar Codes Add Detail on Items in TV AdsBy ELIZABETH OLSONEmbedded in commercials, the bar codes will contain as much as five minutes' worth of Web information on a product. Media Decoder BlogApple Dominates Tech NewsBy BRIAN STELTERThe company effectively seizes journalists' attention and makes events out of its product introductions. Drilling DownThe Sexes and the Media They Focus OnBy ALEX MINDLINYoung women are more than twice as likely as young men to report that they give a magazine their undivided attention on an average day.  AdvertisingTo Fix Bad Breath, a Gadget Seen on YouTubeBy CLAIRE CAIN MILLEROrabrush's funny videos about bad breath have been viewed 24 million times, a success that has changed the maker's approach to marketing. PingThe Defenders of Free SoftwareBy ASHLEE VANCEA watchdog movement says it wants to make sure that big companies play by the rules of open-source software licenses. Career CouchStaying Professional in Virtual MeetingsBy EILENE ZIMMERMANVirtual meetings have become a staple of business life, but personal conduct during a phone or video conference can be different than in face-to-face meetings. NoveltiesThese Digital Trainers Know How to MotivateBy ANNE EISENBERGPeople who have trouble sticking to weight-loss regimens can find an array of devices that help track their progress - and offer encouragement, too.  Scene StealerIn This War, Movie Studios Are Siding With Your CouchBy BROOKS BARNESArmed with new copy-blocking technology, studios want to offer new movies on video-on-demand only about 45 days after they arrive in theaters, at a premium price.  Sports BusinessFanVision Gadget Makes Debut in Some N.F.L. StadiumsBy RICHARD SANDOMIRThe handheld device allows fans to watch the game they are at, out-of-town games and the NFL Red Zone channel, but one has to wonder if the game itself is not enough anymore. Technology Most E-Mailed | Personal TechGadgetwise BlogQ&A: Keeping Your Twitter Account Active and SecureBy J.D. BIERSDORFERThe social-media service will lock you out after a period of inactivity. Here's what to do to get back in safely. ADVERTISEMENT   |
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