Microsoft Joins Apple in Bringing Web Content to TVs [MediaPost]
Microsoft is getting into the set-top box game with a $300 version that will allow customers to view web content on their TVs, including MSNBC, broadcast, Fox Sports, licensed shows Fox’s including “Arrested Development,” and full-length concerts.
Apple Cracks Down on iPhone Hackers [BBC]
An iPhone update disabled devices had been unlocked for use on non-AT&T networks.
Another Digital Content Studio Emerges [MediaPost]
Michael Eisner launched Vuguru. UTA started 60 Frames with Spot Runner. Now Sony execs announce Deca, an entertainment studio focused on creating original online and mobile content.
Disney Dropping Second MVNO [mocoNews]
After shutting down Mobile ESPN last year, Disney drops Disney Mobile, blaming the service’s inability to break into big-box realtors and find outlets to sell its phones and related products.
Verizon Reverses Position on Text Campaign [NYT]
The wireless company announced that an abortion rights group will finally be able to send text messages to its supporters on the company’s network.
CBS Creates Service to Shorten Its Top Shows for Web [WSJ]
Citing internal research that less than 1/3 of its web users want to watch full length TV episodes online, CBS creates “Eyelab,” a site dedicated to creating and distributing shortened clips of the network’s top shows.
Myanmar’s Citizen Journalists Breaking News Online [WSJ]
As the situation in Myanmar worsens, citizen journalists are using texts, mobile cameras, blogs, and online video to broadcast the conflict to the world.
Google In Deal With Mobile Social Network [Wired]
Google announced plans to acquire Zingku, a service that lets users exchange invitations, flyers, pictures, RSS feeds, and more from their mobile devices.
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