Joost: It could have been a contender, or not
It was supposed to kill YouTube, and now it's finally dead, as some of its assets get sold off in what's likely a total fire sale.
Survey: Over half of US workplaces block social networks
A survey of companies' chief information officers reveals that only 10 percent of companies allow unlimited personal social-networking activity on the job and over half block it altogether.
M'sian content sector grows, challenges remain
Malaysia's creative content space makes good strides but still needs to resolve several issues to better compete with peers in region, say industry players.
Microsoft controlling Australian govt 2.0 funds
Government 2.0 Taskforce has released a draft contract for fund recipients, which revealed that any funding agreements will be between successful bidders and Microsoft, not the Commonwealth.
S'pore YOG to support multimedia services
SingTel is official "multimedia services partner" for Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, but details are sketchy regarding which services will be activated.
Former Yahoo executive joins AOL
Brad Garlinghouse's focused strategies lifted Yahoo to No. 1 in e-mail and IM. Now he intends to lead an Internet and mobile communications revival at AOL.
Author: Don't stick Gen Y in cubicle
Consultant Don Tapscott talks about how digital generation thinks, its impacts on modern corporations and how it should be managed in the workforce.
Barnes & Noble may face Kindle-type dilemma
When the bookseller releases its e-reader devices next year, it may not be able to avoid having to remotely delete e-books, as Amazon did last month.
Labels pressure Global Gaming for Pirate Bay money
Trade group says that if Global Gaming acquires The Pirate Bay, it has asked Swedish authorities to order the company to pay the music industry instead of Pirate Bay founders.
Netizens driving firms' social responsibility
Online communities increasingly driving corporate social responsibility in Asia-Pacific, but governments still hold most sway, finds new study.
Bill Gates' fix for India's ills: Technology
Microsoft chairman says technology--from an electronic network for urban workers to a national ID card project--can help India overcome its challenges.
Use social networks right for job hunts
Human resource practitioners offer tips for jobseekers to better their chances when using social networking sites to secure employment.
Finally, Barnes & Noble returns to e-books
After watching Amazon completely remake the digital-book sector with its Kindle e-reader, Barnes & Noble is trying to get back into the game.
Singapore's MDA rapped over conflict of interest
Country's government agency chided by Auditor-General for allowing conflict of interest in its availing of funds to interactive digital media startups.
S'pore firms investing more on innovative tools
CIOs in the country will increase investments on Web 2.0 technologies and emerging business management tools this year, according to IDC survey.
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