Weekly News Roundup

• Google Anything, so Long as It’s Not Google [NYTimes]
  “If you were Google’s C.E.O., wouldn’t you Google yourself? At least once? Would you be surprised to discover that your recent stock sales, net worth, hobbies and contributions to various political candidates are online and easily reached with a click or two?”
• Do You MySpace? [NYTimes]
  “Although many people over 30 have never heard of MySpace, it has about 27 million members, a nearly 400 percent growth since the start of the year.”
• BBC will let programs be downloaded [USA Today]
  “The British Broadcasting Corp. is planning a new service to let Web users download its television and radio programs up to a week after they have aired.”
• To Buy or Not to Buy: The Quandary of Warranties [NYTimes]
  “In the often confusing world of extended service warranties, consumers find it is almost impossible to shop for a good warranty deal as they would for other products.”
• National Science Foundation Preps New, Improved Internet [Wired]
  “A bold initiative lays the groundwork for a better-than-ever network with beefed-up security and blanket support for wireless devices.”
• Free Wi-Fi? Get Ready for GoogleNet [Business2]
  “A trail of hidden clues suggests Google is building its own Internet — and might be looking to let everyone connect for free.”
• Studios mull changes to movie ‘windows’ [USA Today]
  “Studios may release DVD of movie while film still in theaters.”

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