The tough economy has proved to have a silver lining for some in the television business. Pay-television networks are booming as consumers look for lower-cost forms of entertainment, reports the Hollywood Reporter. "It’s a cheap form of entertainment, a lot…
Microsoft is working on Windows 8, and from documents it’s seen, CNET says, "One thing that is made abundantly clear is that Microsoft has been paying attention to Apple." CNET says it’s seen a slide show Microsoft put together for…
Blockbuster said it expects to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after the troubled money-losing video-rental chain failed to get a reverse-split plan approved by shareholders, Bloomberg News reports. The company had asked shareholders to approve a plan…
Walt Disney Co. has bought the iPhone game developer Tapulous, which is the creator of the popular Tap Tap Revenge series of games, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. The purchase is the first for Disney of a…
Apple has been sued over its antenna problems with the new iPhone 4, InformationWeek reports. According to the article, "A pair of Maryland residents filed a lawsuit against Apple on Wednesday, claiming the iPhone 4’s wonky antenna has caused them…
Microsoft’s would-be challenger to the iPhone, called the Kin, is being dropped seven weeks after hitting the market, reports the Los Angeles Times. The Kin, was available in two models from Verizon Wireless. They were smart phones aimed at young consumers, but…
As part of a plan to ease concerns in the Latino community about diversity, Comcast said it will add a Latino to its board of directors after its merger with NBC Universal is completed, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company…
Hulu.com has added a pay service that will enable users to access complete seasons of shows such as “Glee,” “The Office” and “House,” reports the AP. The service, HuluPlus, will cost $9.99 a month. Users will still be able to…
The Versus network, which is preparing for its annual Tour de France coverage, is also prepping for a boost in online demand after its Website saw usage more than double a year ago, reports B&C. The network will offer a…
The new iPhone 4 from Apple, already under fire for glitches involving its antenna and screen, now has additional problems, MercuryNews reports. The device has problems with its camera system that can undermine the video chat program–one of the most…