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Newspaper circulation may be worse than it looks

SAN FRANCISCO—While U.S. newspapers are losing subscribers at a staggering rate, a few dailies stand out because their circulation is rising. But they aren't necessarily selling more copies. Here's why: Since April 1, new auditing rules have made it ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Boston Globe,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Wall Street Journal,  National Security Agency,  PHD Media,  Robert Christie,  Detroit News

Tech books for your holiday shopping list

have shared more of their inner thoughts with Auletta. Or maybe Auletta just does a better job of dissecting them. Your holiday shopping list probably includes gadgets, games and gizmos that illustrate how technology is changing the way we work, play ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE ASSOCIATED PRESS, The San Jose Mercury News,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Twitter Inc,  Google Inc.,  Ken Auletta,  Stanford University,  Larry Page

US newspaper ad revenue drops 28 pct to $6.4B

U.S. newspapers' advertising woes persisted through the summer, increasing the likelihood that publishers will finish this year with their lowest ad sales since the 1980s. Newspapers' ad revenue totaled $6.4 billion in the third quarter, a 28 ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE, eTaiwan News,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Newspaper Association of America,  New York Times Company

Yahoo jumps on Twitter bandwagon to improve search

Yahoo Inc. is jumping on the Twitter bandwagon in its latest attempt to get people to use its Internet search engine more frequently. Beginning Thursday, Yahoo will mine the short messages posted on Twitter to find fresher information about hot ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Taiwan News,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Twitter Inc,  Yahoo!,  Microsoft Corporation,  Google Inc.,  LinkedIn Corp

Google's Chrome OS to be ready for 2010 holidays

Consumers will have to wait until next year's holiday shopping season to find out if Google Inc.'s new operating system can deliver on its promise to make low-cost computers run faster. Google set the late 2010 target date Thursday during its ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Taiwan News,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Google Inc.,  Microsoft Corporation,  Hewlett-Packard,  Apple, Inc.

Gift Guide: Tech books that enlighten, entertain

SAN FRANCISCO—Your holiday shopping list probably includes gadgets, games and gizmos that illustrate how technology is changing the way we work, play and communicate. So why not throw in a few books about the people and services causing the delight and ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Boston Globe,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Twitter Inc,  Google Inc.,  Ken Auletta,  Stanford University,  Larry Page

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photos, one for video and one dedicated to Twitter. Yahoo is jumping on the Twitter bandwagon in its latest attempt to get people to use its Internet search engine more frequently. Beginning Thursday, Yahoo will mine the short messages posted on ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE ASSOCIATED PRESS, The San Jose Mercury News,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Twitter Inc,  Yahoo!,  Microsoft Corporation,  Google Inc.,  LinkedIn Corp

Google expects new operating system to be running low-cost computers by 2010 holiday season

Google's Chrome OS to be ready for 2010 holidays SAN FRANCISCO — Consumers will have to wait until next year's holiday shopping season to find out if Google Inc.'s new operating system can deliver on its promise to make low-cost computers run ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Simple Thoughts,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Microsoft Corporation,  Google Inc.,  Hewlett-Packard,  Apple, Inc.,  Sony

YouTube offers tool to connect news media, citizen journalists

Y ouTube is trying to help shrinking newsrooms expand their video coverage without increasing their payrolls. The assist comes in the form of YouTube Direct , a free tool made for media interested in amateur video of calamities, protests or other ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Globe and Mail,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Google Inc.,  NPR,  Washington Post Company

YouTube tries to help media find free 'citizen journalism' videos

are adjusting to smaller staffs after laying off workers to cope with a sharp decline in revenue during the recession. SAN FRANCISCO — YouTube is trying to help shrinking newsrooms expand their video coverage without increasing their payrolls. The ...

From MICHAEL LIEDTKE ASSOCIATED PRESS, The San Jose Mercury News,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Google Inc.,  NPR,  Washington Post Company

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