China Announces Media Crackdown [NYT]
The Chinese government has stated that it is going to aggressively punish “false news reports, unauthorized publications and bogus journalists” and that “those who intentionally fabricated news that…tarnished the nation’s image would be harshly dealt with…” This announcement curiously coincides with the next Communist Party congress in two months.
The L.A. Times Has a Homicide Google Mashup [Mashable]
Google Maps have been added to the L.A. Times’ Homicide Report so readers can see trends and search murders by race, gender, location and age. Finally a tool for people who like MyDeathSpace.
Online auditions for a crowdsourced movie [SpringWise]
“The Flirting Club” is going to be the world’s first crowdsourced movie. On itsourmovie.com, anyone can upload a video audition for any of the parts in the film and users will be the casting agents, voting on their favorite audition tapes. Lastly, anyone can participate in the financing of the film for as little as 10 pounds.
Earnings: China Mobile Revs Up 22 Percent; Huge Gains In Non-Voice Services [MocoNews]
China Mobile announced revenues 22% higher in the first half of 2007 than the same time last year. Most of the growth is in areas that have been leveling out in other markets: Ringtones (up 90.3%) and mobile music (China Mobile picked up 31 million new music customers this year).
Coke’s ‘Happiness Factory’ Does Second Life Press Play [AdRants]
Coke created a new ad/film that premiered in Second Life with 100 avatar journalists reporting. Bloggers are skeptical that with the decline in Second Life activity, such stunts aren’t worth the investment. Related: New ‘Happiness Factory’ spot goes epic [AdWeek]
Back-to-school shopping? Don’t forget the bulletproof backpacks [engadget]
Parents concerned over increasing incidents of school shootings have created a bulletproof backpack. Related: Stab-Proof Clothes Protect British Kids From Pointy Things [Gizmodo]
Cute Little Tasers Spark Controversy [ExtremeTech]
For $350, women can get a metallic pink Taser that looks like an electric razor, just the right size for their purses. Taser isn’t the only gadget company that has tailored to the female demographic: Sony has made what some call a “Walkwoman” and Liz Claiborne has signed on with Best Buy to make a collection of electronics accessories for women.
Philips’ Drag & Draw [PSFK]
Philips has made the coolest toy ever for kids: a virtual brush that lets kids create digital paintings on walls.
DS version of Guitar Hero III to feature a guitar controller? [engadget]
The handheld DS system may include a guitar controller for the launch of Guitar Hero III for its system.
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