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Google Calls Out Luddite Tendencies in FTC's Newspaper Protection

The debate over old-media news versus new Net-generation news usually rumbles on with all the fiery theatrics of a party sparkler. But not today: Google's injecting some volcanic ire. It's not new to talk about how Net technology is ...READ»

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Google Goes Dead-Tree to Recruit the Digitally Illiterate

Oh, the irony. Google is to produce a leaflet in an attempt to push the remaining Luddites in Britain toward the Internet. As part of the Race Online 2012 campaign, headed up by Lastminute.com founder Martha Lane Fox, now the ...READ»

The Challenge Of Spreading A New Idea

1. Success: Cloverfield Breakthrough: Blockbuster event movie shot in digital video Message: Godzilla meets Blair Witch Upshot: The film has grossed about $168 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. 2. Jury's Out: ...READ»