- Wed Oct 7 9:12 AM PDT 2009 Content is free. Formats are not
In a world of digital goods, content providers are unlikely to get paid for raw content anymore, and must instead focus on the formats in which content is delivered.
- Fri Aug 14 12:38 PM PDT 2009 Justice Department defends massive file-swapping fine
In move that echoes Bush administration arguments, Obama Justice Department says Jammie Thomas' $1.92 million fine for infringement of 24 songs is constitutional.
- Thu Jul 30 8:38 AM PDT 2009 Joel Tenenbaum admits in court he shared music files
Grad student is only second person accused of copyright violations by recording industry to go to court. He admits sharing but argues that it doesn't cause that much harm.
- Mon Jul 20 12:45 PM PDT 2009 BOL 1022: Load balancing in space
On the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, we sadly report on the state of the broken toilet in the International Space Station. It means astronauts have to split up which toilets they use in order to load balance. No. Seriously.
- Mon Jul 20 11:12 AM PDT 2009 Kazaa to insert music fees into phone bills
To charge users via their phone bills, Kazaa asked users for their Social Security numbers, at least in the beta version. This is bound to spook some.
- Mon Jul 20 10:51 AM PDT 2009 The 404 385: Where we get affirmative
We're all still in shock about receiving a tweet from one @LesMoonves, but we get through it to bring you an awesome Monday show.
- Fri Jul 17 3:24 PM PDT 2009 Kazaa to return as subscription service
The name was once associated with piracy but Altnet plans to launch a legal subscription music service that features music from the top labels.
- Tue Jun 30 10:12 AM PDT 2009 Joost bows to YouTube, gives up consumer video
It's the first bust for Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis, the duo that gave us Skype and Kazaa. Joost is dropping consumer service to focus on video platforms.
- Mon Jun 22 12:31 PM PDT 2009 Report: Joost CEO Mike Volpi a candidate for ITV job
Joost chief is said to be a candidate for top spot at Brit broadcasting network, as video site continues to be eclipsed by YouTube and Hulu.
- Mon Jun 22 9:58 AM PDT 2009 The 404 367: Where we get mushy with Russ Frushtick
Our good buddy Russ Frushtick of MTV Multiplayer (formerly of UGO) comes onto the show today to talk shop and give us the inside scoop on Project Natal, 'Ghostbusters,' and the Nintendo Wii Motion Plus.




