Google lets users see stored account data (AFP)
On the Call-DirecTV CEO Larry Hunter (AP) AP - DirecTV Group Inc. is in an enviable position, as one of the few pay-TV operators seeing an increase in new subscribers in the third quarter. DirecTV shows subscriber gains, as rivals see loss (AP)
EU agrees on new Internet user rights (AP) AP - EU lawmakers and governments agreed on new rights for Internet users Thursday, aiming to protect them from arbitrary crackdowns on those who illegally download music and movies on the Internet. On the Call-Comcast CEO Brian Roberts (AP) AP - Comcast Corp.'s answer to the growing popularity of watching video over the Internet is to launch its own online video service in December that would let subscribers view cable TV shows and movies on their PCs at no additional charge. Best Buy Movie Downloads: Is the Death of the DVD Nigh? (PC World) PC World - The announcement that Best Buy is teaming with CinemaNow on movie downloads is yet another sign that DVDs are plummeting fast into a steep downward trajectory. Best Buy plans movie download service with Sonic (Reuters) Reuters - Best Buy Co Inc plans to start an online service that allows consumers to buy, rent and download movies and television shows, the electronics retailer said on Tuesday. Best Buy Launches On-Demand Digital Entertainment (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - In a move to compete more aggressively in the digital age, Best Buy is launching its own on-demand video service through a strategic partnership with Sonic Solutions. As part of the multi-year agreement, Best Buy will license and deploy Sonic's Roxio CinemaNow technology platform. The deal opens the door to on-demand digital content de...... iPhone Public Radio App is a DVR for NPR (PC World) PC World - The new Public Radio App for the iPhone solves a familiar problem for fans of This American Life and A Prairie Home Companion: What do you do when you reach your destination before the program is over? You can save this news page by submitting it to your favorite sites:
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AFP - Google on Thursday opened a window for users to see what records the Internet giant keeps regarding their activities at YouTube, Gmail, Reader and other accounts.
AP - Satellite TV operator DirecTV Group Inc. was one of the few pay-TV companies to gain subscribers in the third quarter, though earnings stayed steady because of the higher costs it incurred attracting and serving those new customers.
