Future Of Digital Media: Perfecting Existing Technologies For People On The Web [Publishing 2.0]
The next great digital media company does not have to be an inventor of new technology but rather, one which tailors its services to how people interact and contribute content online.
China to Crackdown on “Undesirable” Online Games [Reuters via New York Times]
Continuing its assault on Web freedoms, China has announced that it will create new laws to limit online gaming. Alleging that the addictiveness of the internet has led to juvenile crime, the government has already banned children from cyber cafes and ordered café managers to enforce time restrictions.
Related on NGT: China’s Internet Addiction Camps
Google Sites’ Share of Online Video Market Expands to 31 Percent in November 2007, According to comScore Video Metrix [ComScore]
Over 75% of American Internet users watched an online video last November, averaging 3.25 hours of video per person during that month. Google, whose video site stable includes powerhouse Youtube, increased its market share by over 2% to 31.3% from the previous month.
Gizmos, Gadgets and Steve Jobs, Too [New York Times]
David Pogue offers a re-cap of the Macworld Expo. Apple introduced Time Capsule, a wireless backup hard drive, software updates for the iPhone and iPod Touch, downloadable movie rentals, new software and a lower price for the Apple TV, and the buzz-generating MacBook Air ultraportable laptop.
Yahoo Implements OpenID; Massive Win For The Project [TechCrunch]
Yahoo has joined OpenID, a service that allows users to log in to multiple online applications and networks with a single username and password.
Yahoo, T-Mobile Say Sign Mobile Internet Ad Deal [Reuters via Yahoo! News]
T-Mobile and Yahoo will work together to deliver targeted mobile ads that give consumers opportunities to interact and respond.
EU May Cut Cost of Texting, Mobile Data [Associated Press via Yahoo! News]
After capping roaming charges last September, the EU is considering doing the same for texting and data roaming. The organization found that exorbitant fees are discouraging mobile usage. Dropping price caps would attract more customers and increase texting and mobile internet usage—perhaps leading to increased mobile ad revenues.
Welcome, CitizenSugar! [PopSugar]
The Sugar blogs has launched CitizenSugar, an online destination for politics and current events.
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