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$2-movie site finds shelter in Iran

Film studios helped shutter a video-on-demand site earlier this year only to see a sequel start up that may be more difficult to stop.
Same old song, different meaning for P2P

International gaps in copyright law threatens to carve out a free-swapping zone for popular decades-old music, hampering record companies' antipiracy efforts online.
Jobs unveils new iMacs, slashes Cube prices

Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs has unveiled new iMac models in two new psychedelic colors complete with CD-RW drives during his keynote address at Macworld in Tokyo.
Record industry sues Napster clones

After successful suits against Napster, Scour and Aimster, the record industry and Hollywood studios are again flexing their muscles. The new plan: Sue file-trading networks Music City, Kazaa and Grokster.

Western Digital My Book Studio Edition (1TB)

The My Book Studio Edition is a welcome addition to the My Book family, and should find a home on many Mac and PC users' desks.

I'm a celebrity, don't back me up
Celebrity comes with its perks — free alcohol, better-looking partners, lots of holiday time — and disadvantages — constant media intrusions, being forced to appear in films with Eddie Murphy for the long-term good of your career, and having to do mindless radio interviews with angry men who've been awake since 4am.
Lies, damned lies and telco stupidity
Earlier this month, Telstra put out a press release trumpeting that it's come up with a new phone coaching service to help people who are "bamboozled" by their mobiles. Another excellent example of wrongheaded thinking from the mobile industry.
Dear carriers: More walking, less talking
Sometimes, a well-placed and well-timed letter can make all the difference. Other times, it can make no difference at all — and even hurt your case. This week's missive by the Competitive Carriers' Coalition, I would suggest, falls into the latter category.
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