Atom Feed from Searchles Thu Jul 24 18:40:56 -0400 2008 en-us walkertr Thu Jul 24 15:41:09 -0400 2008 National Geographic Channel and RealNetworks have launched a real-time simulation game – “Habitat Rescue! With National Geographic Channel” – as the centerpiece of the new online game site http://www.natgeotv.com/games. The site will also include hundreds of RealNetworks’ games that fit with NGC’s content and brand. walkertr Thu Jul 24 15:39:51 -0400 2008 In an interview with MTV, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said the company is aware of and working on the issue of limited storage on its Wii console. Fils-Aime said, “We have said publicly that we’re looking at the storage situation, and we’re working on a range of solutions.” walkertr Thu Jul 24 15:30:17 -0400 2008 AOL has launched Tour Tracker, a site exclusively sponsored by American Express designed to be a one-stop destination for information about musical artists on tour and a resource for music labels to track the popularity of artists or tours beyond ticket sales walkertr Thu Jul 24 15:29:33 -0400 2008 MySpace will launch a new music service next month that will enable members to listen to free streaming music and purchase song downloads, ringtones, T-shirts and concert tickets. walkertr Thu Jul 24 15:28:27 -0400 2008 ESPN.com plans to add 15 new football blogs starting this summer, including blogs devoted to each of the NFL’s eight divisions and each of the top college football conferences. walkertr Thu Jul 24 15:24:36 -0400 2008 CBS Radio has announced the launch of a new video platform for its 140 radio station Web sites. The platform, powered by www.worldnow.com, will give stations the ability to create personalized branded video players that can feature music videos, artist interviews, live concerts, breaking news and original programming. The platform debuted Wednesday for four CBS Radio stations in New York: WWFS-FM, WCBS-AM, WXRK-FM and WFAN-AM. The new service creates new advertising and sponsorship opportunities, including branded players, content and in-video advertising. walkertr Thu Jul 24 15:23:37 -0400 2008 The Federal Communications Commission is testing prototypes to decide whether they can operate in the airwaves that will be available after the February switch to digital television. Last week, those tests moved from the lab into the field. The Washington Post documented some of that testing – both in print and on video – which is a critical part of a high-stakes effort by tech firms and telecoms to unlock more bandwidth for cities and high-speed starved rural areas. walkertr Wed Jul 23 18:20:38 -0400 2008 walkertr Mon Jul 21 18:14:54 -0400 2008 walkertr Mon Jul 21 17:58:41 -0400 2008 Activision has confirmed that guitar legend Jimi Hendrix will be featured on “Guitar Hero: World Tour.” The game will feature several Hendrix songs – including “The Wind Cries Mary” and “Purple Haze” – and will also feature the singer-guitarist’s likeness. walkertr Mon Jul 21 17:58:00 -0400 2008 GSN and ad-supported mobile games community www.cellufun.com have announced a deal to bring the upcoming GSN show “Catch 21” to mobile gamers. The deal is in association with www.worldwinner.com, which currently hosts a free Flash game version of “Catch 21” on GSN.com and AOL’s Games.com, along with a cash competition on WorldWinner.com, GSN.com and several partner sites. walkertr Mon Jul 21 17:57:10 -0400 2008 “Time For Some Campaignin,” the latest parody release from JibJab, received more than one million hits during its first 24 hours online last week. The largest share of those views took place on MSN Video (870,000 views), followed by MySpace (255,000+) and YouTube (100,000+). The JibJab video is preceded by a pre-roll ad from Gillette on MSN and one from Bank of America on YouTube. walkertr Mon Jul 21 17:56:05 -0400 2008 NBC will launch its next edition of “Late Night” online in advance of its launch on the network next year. Producer Lorne Michaels said he wants new host Jimmy Fallon (“Saturday Night Live”) to work out rough spots in his presentation in advance of the show’s launch next year when Fallon replaces Conan O’Brien in the broadcast spot. The Web performances will begin in the fall, most likely in five- to ten-minute segments. walkertr Mon Jul 21 17:53:56 -0400 2008 Facebook is making major changes to its site design aimed at giving users more control over their profiles and fighting applications that violate privacy or user-control guidelines. The site will allow members to organize their profiles in tabbed pages. walkertr Mon Jul 21 17:52:44 -0400 2008 Consumers spent $10.1 billion on discs, according to Variety sister publication Video Business, to match year-ago levels on virtually flat sales of $6.17 billion and $3.97 billion in rental revenue. Spending on the Blu-ray HD format tripled compared to the year-ago period to top $200 million, offsetting most of the decline in standard DVD sales. walkertr Mon Jul 21 17:51:06 -0400 2008 Yahoo has reached an agreement with billionaire investor Carl Icahn to settle their pending proxy contest related to this year’s annual stockholders’ meeting. Yahoo has agreed to add Icahn and two of his supporters to its board, expanding the board to 11 members. The agreement makes no changes to Yahoo’s management team. walkertr Mon Jul 21 00:37:42 -0400 2008 Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight" soared over the North American box-office with a record-breaking opening weekend, estimates showed, with audiences flocking to watch the late actor Heath Ledger in his final film role. walkertr Mon Jul 21 00:34:18 -0400 2008 House Democrats were fuming recently when Karl Rove defied a congressional subpoena and refused to show up at a House Judiciary Committee hearing into whether he meddled in Justice Department prosecutions. walkertr Sun Jul 20 19:18:36 -0400 2008 Authorities bust top Tour de France cyclist for a new drug few knew existed walkertr Sun Jul 20 19:16:24 -0400 2008 But does it help twelve-steppers stay sober?