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5 Reasons to Ditch Your Cable Box or Satellite Dish
(Reviews) Why spend $50 to $100 a month for video entertainment when there's so much good, free stuff on the Web? Good-bye, couch potato, and hello, mouse potato.
(Reviews) Why spend $50 to $100 a month for video entertainment when there's so much good, free stuff on the Web? Good-bye, couch potato, and hello, mouse potato.
Summer Olympics Will Be Streaming to a PC Near You
(News) If you're a fan of rhythmic gymnastics or badminton (or maybe you're just bored at work), this year's Summer Olympics will be a bonanza for you, as NBC plans to stream video of thousands of hours of the competition.
(News) If you're a fan of rhythmic gymnastics or badminton (or maybe you're just bored at work), this year's Summer Olympics will be a bonanza for you, as NBC plans to stream video of thousands of hours of the competition.
Get Your Free Music Online
(Reviews) Here's a roundup of free and legal music sites you may not know about, plus some art projects for the summer.
(Reviews) Here's a roundup of free and legal music sites you may not know about, plus some art projects for the summer.
Casual Friday: Freaky Free Games (and Music)
(Reviews) This week we find more free games, turn you on to some new music, and get a major art attack in some sweet online art galleries.
(Reviews) This week we find more free games, turn you on to some new music, and get a major art attack in some sweet online art galleries.
Service aims to mine social networks for consumer insight
(News) The market is ripe for services like that of Networked Insights, which mines data in social networks and discovers how companies' brands are being talked about by those sites' users and visitors, according to the company's CEO and founder Daniel Neely.
(News) The market is ripe for services like that of Networked Insights, which mines data in social networks and discovers how companies' brands are being talked about by those sites' users and visitors, according to the company's CEO and founder Daniel Neely.
Second Life founder steps back from CEO role
(News) The founder of Second Life will give up the role of CEO and become chairman of the board for Linden Lab, the company behind the virtual online community.
(News) The founder of Second Life will give up the role of CEO and become chairman of the board for Linden Lab, the company behind the virtual online community.
YouTube to improve usage metrics for marketers
(News) Google's YouTube will soon give marketers more data about viewership of its videos, so that they have a better understanding of clips' reach and effectiveness at boosting brand awareness and sales.
(News) Google's YouTube will soon give marketers more data about viewership of its videos, so that they have a better understanding of clips' reach and effectiveness at boosting brand awareness and sales.
Internet Exposure Damages Actor's Career in China
(News) A young former idol learns a hard lesson about careless security when his hard drive's contents are posted.
(News) A young former idol learns a hard lesson about careless security when his hard drive's contents are posted.
Online Dating Horror Stories
(News) Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Sure, you'll find amore--and whole lot more--with online dating.
(News) Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Sure, you'll find amore--and whole lot more--with online dating.
5 Ways to Flirt Online
(Reviews) Looking for love before Valentine's Day? You could try one of those complicated, expensive dating sites. Or you could just flirt with random strangers!
(Reviews) Looking for love before Valentine's Day? You could try one of those complicated, expensive dating sites. Or you could just flirt with random strangers!
Amazon to add MP3 store to international sites
(News) Amazon.com will start selling MP3 music files through its international Web sites this year, the company said Sunday. But details of the company's plans to expand its digital music service remain scarce.
(News) Amazon.com will start selling MP3 music files through its international Web sites this year, the company said Sunday. But details of the company's plans to expand its digital music service remain scarce.
Mobile Tunes Rack Up Sales in Asia
(News) Digital music leader Soundbuzz lures Motorola, seeking to expand the selection of platforms.
(News) Digital music leader Soundbuzz lures Motorola, seeking to expand the selection of platforms.
Favorite Time-Wasters of 2007
(News) Ring in the New Year with loads of artistic videos, addictive games, and DIY projects--like how to avoid alien abductions.
(News) Ring in the New Year with loads of artistic videos, addictive games, and DIY projects--like how to avoid alien abductions.
Microsoft, Viacom Sign $500 Million Deal
(News) The pair announce their five-year pact to share content and partner on advertising ventures.
(News) The pair announce their five-year pact to share content and partner on advertising ventures.
Soundbuzz offers Lossless Downloads in Singapore
(News) High Fidelity Music Store supports the SLS format to lure digital audiophiles.
(News) High Fidelity Music Store supports the SLS format to lure digital audiophiles.
Review: 15 Great Free Game Sites
(Reviews) We review game portals and sites that bring back old-time party, board, and arcade-style games, find endless hours of entertainment--safely and at no cost. Bonus: Free downloadable games.
(Reviews) We review game portals and sites that bring back old-time party, board, and arcade-style games, find endless hours of entertainment--safely and at no cost. Bonus: Free downloadable games.
Stars of the New Web
(News) These six success stories show how anyone can earn fame--and perhaps make income--online.
(News) These six success stories show how anyone can earn fame--and perhaps make income--online.
Brits are the social networking addicts of Europe
(News) More than three-quarters of British Internet users regularly visited social networking sites in August, outpacing their peers in Germany, France, Spain and Italy, according to figures Wednesday from comScore Networks Inc.
(News) More than three-quarters of British Internet users regularly visited social networking sites in August, outpacing their peers in Germany, France, Spain and Italy, according to figures Wednesday from comScore Networks Inc.
Despite lawsuits, P-to-P use still growing
(News) If 20,000-plus lawsuits by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) aren't enough to show U.S. residents that the unauthorized sharing of music files will cause legal problems, now there's a US$222,000 jury verdict against a Minnesota woman.
(News) If 20,000-plus lawsuits by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) aren't enough to show U.S. residents that the unauthorized sharing of music files will cause legal problems, now there's a US$222,000 jury verdict against a Minnesota woman.
Music video 'iTunes-killer' debuts in the UK
(News) iTunes has new competition in the U.K. in the form of a DRM-free and cross-platform music video download service, which launched Monday.
(News) iTunes has new competition in the U.K. in the form of a DRM-free and cross-platform music video download service, which launched Monday.
Radiohead shuns iTunes, sells new album online direct
(News) U.K. band Radiohead will let fans choose how much they want to pay for downloads of its next album.
(News) U.K. band Radiohead will let fans choose how much they want to pay for downloads of its next album.
Amazon launches music download service
(News) Amazon.com has launched a public beta trial of its much-anticipated music download service.
(News) Amazon.com has launched a public beta trial of its much-anticipated music download service.
Virgin drops Windows Media-based music download service
(News) Virgin Group Ltd. will shut down its online music subscription and download service in the U.S. and U.K. next month, leaving one less competitor for Apple Inc.'s iTunes Music Store.
(News) Virgin Group Ltd. will shut down its online music subscription and download service in the U.S. and U.K. next month, leaving one less competitor for Apple Inc.'s iTunes Music Store.
Report: Richie Ramone sues Apple, others over downloads
(News) Richard "Richie Ramone" Reinhardt filed a lawsuit against several online music services claiming he is owed almost US$1 million in royalties, according to the Associated Press.
(News) Richard "Richie Ramone" Reinhardt filed a lawsuit against several online music services claiming he is owed almost US$1 million in royalties, according to the Associated Press.
Intel sees meal ticket in virtual worlds
(News) When Intel Corp. looks to the next few years of computing, the dollar signs look a lot better in three dimensions, full motion and high definition.
(News) When Intel Corp. looks to the next few years of computing, the dollar signs look a lot better in three dimensions, full motion and high definition.
Finding and Sharing Videos Online
(How To) Here's how to sift through the junk and find some seriously high-quality videos, plus help sharing them.
(How To) Here's how to sift through the junk and find some seriously high-quality videos, plus help sharing them.
Online media downloads suffer first fall in Japan
(News) The number of downloads from legal music and video services in Japan has fallen for the first time, according to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).
(News) The number of downloads from legal music and video services in Japan has fallen for the first time, according to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).
Sony throws in the towel on Connect music store
(News) Sony Corp.'s three-year effort to beat Apple Inc.'s iTunes Music Store is over.
(News) Sony Corp.'s three-year effort to beat Apple Inc.'s iTunes Music Store is over.
French YouTube rival lands $34 million funding
(News) Paris-based video sharing site Dailymotion SA has landed a fresh round of funding to help it compete with U.S. rival YouTube, which has been gaining strength in Europe since it launched local versions of its service in June.
(News) Paris-based video sharing site Dailymotion SA has landed a fresh round of funding to help it compete with U.S. rival YouTube, which has been gaining strength in Europe since it launched local versions of its service in June.
Microsoft hires EA executive to run Xbox Live
(News) Microsoft Corp. has hired another Electronic Arts Inc. executive in an effort to help support a surprisingly successful part of the Xbox group.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has hired another Electronic Arts Inc. executive in an effort to help support a surprisingly successful part of the Xbox group.
Microsoft's Silverlight makes major league debut
(News) The first major deployment of Microsoft Corp.'s Silverlight technology went live Tuesday, with the Web site for [Major League Baseball] using version 1.0 of the browser for interactive video content.
(News) The first major deployment of Microsoft Corp.'s Silverlight technology went live Tuesday, with the Web site for [Major League Baseball] using version 1.0 of the browser for interactive video content.
Chinese gamers hunt down corrupt government officials
(News) A Chinese game, "Incorruptible Fighter," that lets users hunt down and punish corrupt government officials, has been taken offline for a system upgrade needed to keep pace with demand from users.
(News) A Chinese game, "Incorruptible Fighter," that lets users hunt down and punish corrupt government officials, has been taken offline for a system upgrade needed to keep pace with demand from users.
Early IPTV Uses Only a Little of Its Fat Pipe
(News) Verizon's FiOS and AT&T's U-verse IPTV services looked fine during our hands-on tests, but they're not revolutionizing TV--yet.
(News) Verizon's FiOS and AT&T's U-verse IPTV services looked fine during our hands-on tests, but they're not revolutionizing TV--yet.
Music service changes business model for FTC
(News) A digital music service accused by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission of running an illegal pyramid scheme has changed its business model and has worked out an agreement with the agency, the company said.
(News) A digital music service accused by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission of running an illegal pyramid scheme has changed its business model and has worked out an agreement with the agency, the company said.
Virtual world denizens to meet and greet Beasties, Korn
(News) Ever wanted to hang out with The Beastie Boys or Korn? Members of teen-friendly virtual world There.com will soon be able to virtually get up close and personal with those musicians and others through a deal the world's creator Makena Technologies Inc. has struck with Capitol Music Group.
(News) Ever wanted to hang out with The Beastie Boys or Korn? Members of teen-friendly virtual world There.com will soon be able to virtually get up close and personal with those musicians and others through a deal the world's creator Makena Technologies Inc. has struck with Capitol Music Group.
Google Localizes Youtube for European Audiences
(News) UPDATE: Details from news conference on Google's new YouTube versions for Brazil, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and the UK.
(News) UPDATE: Details from news conference on Google's new YouTube versions for Brazil, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and the UK.
Standards will help users keep their virtual clothes on
(News) As the number of virtual environments increases, standards and vendor collaboration will help make teleporting between different worlds a smooth experience, ensuring, for instance, that your avatar arrives in a new world still wearing the clothes it donned in your home world.
(News) As the number of virtual environments increases, standards and vendor collaboration will help make teleporting between different worlds a smooth experience, ensuring, for instance, that your avatar arrives in a new world still wearing the clothes it donned in your home world.
RealPlayer 11 enables easy video downloads
(News) RealNetworks announced a new version of its RealPlayer media player software. Its makers claim RealPlayer 11 will be the first media player to offer one-click video downloads of embedded web-based content. The online player will also support rival formats Flash and QuickTime.
(News) RealNetworks announced a new version of its RealPlayer media player software. Its makers claim RealPlayer 11 will be the first media player to offer one-click video downloads of embedded web-based content. The online player will also support rival formats Flash and QuickTime.
EMI follows Apple's YouTube lead
(News) Following news of Apple's link up with Google-owned YouTube, U.K. record company EMI has shaken hands with the video-sharing website in a landmark deal.
(News) Following news of Apple's link up with Google-owned YouTube, U.K. record company EMI has shaken hands with the video-sharing website in a landmark deal.
Free TV on Your PC: Joost Test Drive
(Reviews) Kicking the tires on Joost IPTV, plus 14 other sites to try.
(Reviews) Kicking the tires on Joost IPTV, plus 14 other sites to try.
Facebook launches video system
(News) Facebook Inc. became the latest entrant into the online video battle Thursday, opening its Facebook f8 platform to outside developers and partners in an effort to gain ground on social networking rivals.
(News) Facebook Inc. became the latest entrant into the online video battle Thursday, opening its Facebook f8 platform to outside developers and partners in an effort to gain ground on social networking rivals.
McCartney no-show on iTunes
(News) Apple Inc., which made a big deal earlier this month about offering Paul McCartney's 25-album catalog to its iTunes music store, was the odd man out Tuesday as most other online sellers and subscription services added the former Beatle to their portfolios.
(News) Apple Inc., which made a big deal earlier this month about offering Paul McCartney's 25-album catalog to its iTunes music store, was the odd man out Tuesday as most other online sellers and subscription services added the former Beatle to their portfolios.
Noose tightens around allofmp3.com
(News) The recording industry has stepped up its battle to shut down allofmp3.com, announcing the arrest of a man who allegedly sold vouchers used to make purchases at the controversial online music store.
(News) The recording industry has stepped up its battle to shut down allofmp3.com, announcing the arrest of a man who allegedly sold vouchers used to make purchases at the controversial online music store.
IBM executive calls for 'virtual planet'
(News) As companies look to engage in more virtual business interactions, IBM Corp.'s head of innovation called for more integration between the various online virtual worlds where avatars meet.
(News) As companies look to engage in more virtual business interactions, IBM Corp.'s head of innovation called for more integration between the various online virtual worlds where avatars meet.
SpeedBit offers Video Accelerator for YouTube
(News) Anyone who watches videos on the Internet is familiar with this problem: You go to one of the big video sites such as YouTube or Metacafe, you see a video you like and that can be downloaded immediately, but after a few seconds the film suddenly stops and you find yourself staring at a motionless movie player. Of course, you can fiddle with the pause button or make a cup of coffee while the player downloads a few more seconds of film, but the viewing experience has lost some of the excitement.
(News) Anyone who watches videos on the Internet is familiar with this problem: You go to one of the big video sites such as YouTube or Metacafe, you see a video you like and that can be downloaded immediately, but after a few seconds the film suddenly stops and you find yourself staring at a motionless movie player. Of course, you can fiddle with the pause button or make a cup of coffee while the player downloads a few more seconds of film, but the viewing experience has lost some of the excitement.
Joost TV Open for Business
(News) Skype's online TV service officially launches with more than 150 channels; 30 advertisers have signed up.
(News) Skype's online TV service officially launches with more than 150 channels; 30 advertisers have signed up.
CBS shows coming to MSN, Joost and others
(News) CBS Corp. will distribute its television programs more widely over the Internet, adding new deals with Joost, Microsoft Corp.'s MSN and AOL LLC to existing agreements with Apple Inc.'s iTunes and Google Inc.'s YouTube.
(News) CBS Corp. will distribute its television programs more widely over the Internet, adding new deals with Joost, Microsoft Corp.'s MSN and AOL LLC to existing agreements with Apple Inc.'s iTunes and Google Inc.'s YouTube.
YouTube working with Thailand over video impasse
(News) YouTube Inc. is working with government officials in Thailand to reinstate access to the popular video-sharing Web site after officials blocked it due to a video that ridiculed its popular king.
(News) YouTube Inc. is working with government officials in Thailand to reinstate access to the popular video-sharing Web site after officials blocked it due to a video that ridiculed its popular king.
Photobucket rules online photo market
(News) Photobucket Inc.'s eponymous photo sharing site is by far the most popular in its category among U.S. users, dwarfing the traffic of competitors like Yahoo Inc.'s Yahoo Photos and Flickr.
(News) Photobucket Inc.'s eponymous photo sharing site is by far the most popular in its category among U.S. users, dwarfing the traffic of competitors like Yahoo Inc.'s Yahoo Photos and Flickr.
Borders fracture iTunes offerings in Europe
(News) The European Commission's complaint against Apple Inc. and the major record labels over a possible violation of European rules on cross-border trade has served to highlight the inconsistencies in how music is released and priced online.
(News) The European Commission's complaint against Apple Inc. and the major record labels over a possible violation of European rules on cross-border trade has served to highlight the inconsistencies in how music is released and priced online.
EMI Drops DRM for Music Sales Through iTunes
(News) UPDATE: Apple claims to set a trend--and charges more for freedom from copy protection.
(News) UPDATE: Apple claims to set a trend--and charges more for freedom from copy protection.
All eyes on London for Apple/EMI announcement
(News) A news conference in London later Monday by Apple Inc.'s Steve Jobs and EMI Group could see the announcement that the first of the four big music labels will ditch digital rights management (DRM).
(News) A news conference in London later Monday by Apple Inc.'s Steve Jobs and EMI Group could see the announcement that the first of the four big music labels will ditch digital rights management (DRM).
YouTube adds features, test site
(News) New services available on YouTube could reflect growing influence of its parent company Google Inc.
(News) New services available on YouTube could reflect growing influence of its parent company Google Inc.
Hollywood, Silicon Valley wrestle with content
(News) Digital content is bringing Hollywood and Silicon Valley together for the common goal of creating a better online experience for consumers -- and a more attractive opportunity for advertisers, representatives of the two industries say.
(News) Digital content is bringing Hollywood and Silicon Valley together for the common goal of creating a better online experience for consumers -- and a more attractive opportunity for advertisers, representatives of the two industries say.
IPTV groups forms, but without two key players
(News) Several big telecommunication carriers and equipment suppliers hope to accelerate the deployment of Internet-based television services by agreeing to a set of interoperable technology specifications.
(News) Several big telecommunication carriers and equipment suppliers hope to accelerate the deployment of Internet-based television services by agreeing to a set of interoperable technology specifications.
Programmable Robots, Online Music, and More
(How To) Save YouTube clips to your PC, hum to find your favorite song, listen to straight-ahead jazz, and test your distractibility.
(How To) Save YouTube clips to your PC, hum to find your favorite song, listen to straight-ahead jazz, and test your distractibility.
More Downloadable Commercial Movies Coming?
(News) Technology that allows content-protected movies to be downloaded and burned to DVDs received official approval.
(News) Technology that allows content-protected movies to be downloaded and burned to DVDs received official approval.
First Look: New Ways to Watch Movies on Your PC
(Reviews) Netflix streaming-movie service is free for subscribers but limited in selection; with Wal-Mart's beta service, some playback problems mar the experience.
(Reviews) Netflix streaming-movie service is free for subscribers but limited in selection; with Wal-Mart's beta service, some playback problems mar the experience.
Raketu looks to combine IPTV, social networking
(News) A new application from Raketu Communications Inc. aims to integrate IPTV (Internet Protocol television) with social networking, two of the Internet's hip technologies.
(News) A new application from Raketu Communications Inc. aims to integrate IPTV (Internet Protocol television) with social networking, two of the Internet's hip technologies.
Viacom, Joost enter Internet TV deal
(News) Joost, the online TV service developed by the founders of Internet telephone company Skype Ltd., has struck a licensing deal with Viacom International Inc.
(News) Joost, the online TV service developed by the founders of Internet telephone company Skype Ltd., has struck a licensing deal with Viacom International Inc.
Mobile music downloads are too complex, execs say
(News) Buying digital music from a mobile phone is too difficult and the music and mobile phone industries need to improve the process to meet demand, the chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. said on Wednesday.
(News) Buying digital music from a mobile phone is too difficult and the music and mobile phone industries need to improve the process to meet demand, the chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. said on Wednesday.
Wal-Mart enters digital video market with HP service
(News) Tapping a new service from Hewlett-Packard Co., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. joined a growing field of providers of digital video download services with the launch of an online movie store on Tuesday.
(News) Tapping a new service from Hewlett-Packard Co., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. joined a growing field of providers of digital video download services with the launch of an online movie store on Tuesday.
Virtual Gold Could Draw Real Taxes
(News) Congress is investigating whether the IRS should tax online game loot.
(News) Congress is investigating whether the IRS should tax online game loot.
Caught in the Web: Top 10 Internet Scandals of All Time
(News) The Web is a great way to deliver information, but it's also a great way to expose, spread, or jump-start a scandal.
(News) The Web is a great way to deliver information, but it's also a great way to expose, spread, or jump-start a scandal.
Digital Music Sales Double
(News) At 10 percent of music market, digital tunes don't make up for drop in CD sales, industry study says.
(News) At 10 percent of music market, digital tunes don't make up for drop in CD sales, industry study says.
Skype's New Video Venture Now Called Joost
(News) Beta online TV service from Skype pioneers is expected before summer.
(News) Beta online TV service from Skype pioneers is expected before summer.
Post-Holiday Time Wasters
(News) Spiraling plane rides, dangerous comedians, moonwalking birds, and other fascinating videos.
(News) Spiraling plane rides, dangerous comedians, moonwalking birds, and other fascinating videos.
Movie Downloads Are Still a Flop
(Reviews) Skipping the video store sounds good, but don't count on it anytime soon.
(Reviews) Skipping the video store sounds good, but don't count on it anytime soon.
Apple Expands Its Video Offerings
Apple Expands Its Video Offerings
Apple Expands Its Video Offerings
Amazon Opens Video Download Store
Amazon Opens Video Download Store
Amazon Opens Video Download Store
SpiralFrog Expands Music Catalog
SpiralFrog Expands Music Catalog
SpiralFrog Expands Music Catalog
Will Apple Enter Movie Download Business?
Will Apple Enter Movie Download Business?
Will Apple Enter Movie Download Business?
MySpace Offers Music Downloads
MySpace Offers Music Downloads
MySpace Offers Music Downloads
MTV Goes Broadband
MTV Goes Broadband
MTV Goes Broadband
Sony Makes a Web Video Move
Sony Makes a Web Video Move
Sony Makes a Web Video Move
CES 2006 Announcements Fuel Digital Media Revolution
(news) CES 2006 Announcements Fuel Digital Media Revolution
(news) CES 2006 Announcements Fuel Digital Media Revolution
'Must-See TV' Hits the Web? Finding Great Online Video
(howto) 'Must-See TV' Hits the Web? Finding Great Online Video
(howto) 'Must-See TV' Hits the Web? Finding Great Online Video
Internet Tips: Relax With the Best of the Internet's Lighter Side
(howto) Internet Tips: Relax With the Best of the Internet's Lighter Side
(howto) Internet Tips: Relax With the Best of the Internet's Lighter Side
Starbucks Serves Up Digital Music
(news) In-store CD burning service will be installed in coffeehouses in Seattle and Texas.
(news) In-store CD burning service will be installed in coffeehouses in Seattle and Texas.
Is Interest in Online Music Fading?
(news) ITunes remains atop the market, but fewer people are buying, researcher says.
(news) ITunes remains atop the market, but fewer people are buying, researcher says.
Netflix, TiVo Team Up on Broadband Movie Delivery
(news) Stream movies to your PC or download them to your TiVo by 2005.
(news) Stream movies to your PC or download them to your TiVo by 2005.
Pass Along Your Digital Music
(news) New music sharing network allows users to amass points by referring buyers.
(news) New music sharing network allows users to amass points by referring buyers.
British Music Fans Decry ITunes Pricing
(news) Consumer group complains of higher prices in U.K. than elsewhere in Europe.
(news) Consumer group complains of higher prices in U.K. than elsewhere in Europe.
Yahoo Buys Musicmatch
(news) Company hopes the $160 million purchase will make it a major player in the music market.
(news) Company hopes the $160 million purchase will make it a major player in the music market.
Real's Music Deal Ends
(news) Online store will continue to offer certain songs at low prices, company says.
(news) Online store will continue to offer certain songs at low prices, company says.
Home Office: Best Summer Time Wasters
(howto) Sophomoric sites, worthless videos, and addictive games.
(howto) Sophomoric sites, worthless videos, and addictive games.
MPee3 Invites Browsing for Tunes
(news) New digital music site offers a wide-ranging but risky selection--plus legal aid.
(news) New digital music site offers a wide-ranging but risky selection--plus legal aid.
Online Music Plays a New Tune
(news) Fed up with spyware or fearing lawsuits, file swappers are going underground or giving up.
(news) Fed up with spyware or fearing lawsuits, file swappers are going underground or giving up.
Home Office: More Help With Hobbies
(howto) Build a stereo system, fly a kite, embroider a pillow, waste time at a weird Web site.
(howto) Build a stereo system, fly a kite, embroider a pillow, waste time at a weird Web site.
The Playlist: How to Find New Music
(reviews) Feel like you're in a rut with your listening preferences? Here are some great ways to find new tunes.
(reviews) Feel like you're in a rut with your listening preferences? Here are some great ways to find new tunes.
Will Your PC Kill the Video Store?
(news) Blockbuster sizes up online movie rentals and adopts the advantages for its own service.
(news) Blockbuster sizes up online movie rentals and adopts the advantages for its own service.
Online Games Take Off
(reviews) Thanks to the Internet, gamers can compete with people down the street, across the country, or around the world. Some use PCs, others play on consoles. How can you get in on the game?
(reviews) Thanks to the Internet, gamers can compete with people down the street, across the country, or around the world. Some use PCs, others play on consoles. How can you get in on the game?
Big-Time Music Services Arrive
(news) New stores from Apple, Musicmatch, and Napster offer legal, affordable tunes.
(news) New stores from Apple, Musicmatch, and Napster offer legal, affordable tunes.
Home Office: Best Time Wasters
(howto) Test your sense of smell, flex your reflexes, stay awake in meetings.
(howto) Test your sense of smell, flex your reflexes, stay awake in meetings.
Legal Music Downloads Double
(news) Paid music services take off, with Apple's ITunes leading the way.
(news) Paid music services take off, with Apple's ITunes leading the way.
Plugged In: Desktops Get a 64-Bit Speed Boost
(howto) Plus: The further adventures of Friendster, Napster, and the ITCAM-ster.
(howto) Plus: The further adventures of Friendster, Napster, and the ITCAM-ster.
Corralling Gamblers on the Net Frontier
(news) Feds ponder how to lasso a largely unregulated online gaming industry.
(news) Feds ponder how to lasso a largely unregulated online gaming industry.
Online Music: New Hits and Misses
(reviews) The latest music services deliver a wealth of legal tunes--for a price. Should you pay to play?
(reviews) The latest music services deliver a wealth of legal tunes--for a price. Should you pay to play?
Apple's ITunes Music Store Is a Winner
(reviews) Windows users will have to wait for a compatible version, however.
(reviews) Windows users will have to wait for a compatible version, however.
Apple Unveils Online Music Service
(news) Company offers digital tunes for downloading, plus new and improved IPods.
(news) Company offers digital tunes for downloading, plus new and improved IPods.
Mobile Computing: Highs and Lows at the High-Tech Hotel
(howto) We test new Web access and entertainment services offered at hotels.
(howto) We test new Web access and entertainment services offered at hotels.
There Builds a Better Virtual World
(news) 3D online community will let participants interact in social and competitive environments.
(news) 3D online community will let participants interact in social and competitive environments.
Home Office: Use your PC to Start a Hobby
(howto) Gardening, snake collecting, sailing, music--it's time to get with it.
(howto) Gardening, snake collecting, sailing, music--it's time to get with it.
Ten Tales of Web Calamity--and Hilarity
(news) Just because you usually browse the Web alone doesn't mean you are safe from embarrassment online. Just read what happened to these unsuspecting Web surfers.
(news) Just because you usually browse the Web alone doesn't mean you are safe from embarrassment online. Just read what happened to these unsuspecting Web surfers.
AOL Spikes Trillian Users
(news) Ongoing battle between multiservice client and AIM service turns ugly.
(news) Ongoing battle between multiservice client and AIM service turns ugly.
Cross-Platform Blabber With Jabber's Instant Messenger
(reviews) Talk to other instant-messaging users on other systems with JIM.
(reviews) Talk to other instant-messaging users on other systems with JIM.
Plastic.com Invites Visitors to Shape the Site
(news) A cousin to Slashdot, Plastic.com offers a general interest message board for cultural critics.
(news) A cousin to Slashdot, Plastic.com offers a general interest message board for cultural critics.