• New TV trends: Internet movies, 3-D, power saving (AP)

  AP - TV makers are adding sexy new features like streaming Internet movies and 3-D capabilities this year, betting that they can keep consumers away from basic, no-frills sets, even in a weak economy.

  
  
  

• HP says it will stop distributor's sales in Iran (AP)

  AP - Hewlett-Packard Co. said late Thursday that it would stop a distributor from selling its products in Iran. The computer and printer maker acknowledged that it knew the sales were occurring despite trade sanctions on Iran, but maintained it did nothing illegal and was halting the practice "to go beyond the letter of the law."

• Broadcasts to mobile devices to start in 22 cities (AP)

  AP - TV stations in 22 U.S. cities announced Thursday that they will start broadcasting their signals this year in a format designed to be received by mobile devices like cell phones, MP3 players, GPS units and in-car entertainment systems.

  
  
  

• Microsoft to let consumers test Windows 7 on Friday - Reuters

  LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp plans to let consumers test the next generation of its computer operating system, Windows 7, starting on Friday and said the new software is "absolutely on track." Wall Street has identified the timely launch of ...

• Campaign Manager - Search (SEO & PPC) - New Media Age

  This small award winning new media agency is the digital arm of a growing traditional media agency and forms part of a worldwide family network. The company works with a variety of large blue-chip partners in the travel, finance, entertainment and ...

• Committee OKs pact to expand Internet coverage (AP)

  AP - The Alabama Legislature's Contract Review Committee approved a $1.7 million two-year contract Thursday to help spread high-speed Internet service across the state, particularly to rural areas.

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