Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Beware if your Twitter friends start tweeting diet advice at you. Some hackers are sending direct messages and tweets saying “I lost 20 lbs in 2 weeks!” and “Check out this diet I tried, it works!.” If you get a message, do not click it. Seriously. Continue Reading →
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Google debuted its new social feature Google Buzz yesterday. As expected it allows GMail users to share links and updates, as well as locations with contacts. Google hopes that users will take advantage of the “new world inside of Gmail” as “there has always been a giant social network beneath” the email client. Sports Illustrated Continue Reading →
If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. Hulu is considering charging users for access to popular shows. While the joint venture between NBC, Fox and Disney has grown to popularity by allowing users to stream television shows for free online, it may start charging users $4.99 a month Continue Reading →
If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. As Apple’s scheduled event nears, sources now say that not only will Apple reveal its long awaited tablet, but also a new iPhone OS. Apple is tauting the event with the slogan “come see our latest creation.” While the long rumored Continue Reading →
If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. The FCC is abuzz about Verizon’s new $350 cancellation fee. Verizon claims that the $350 fee is due to the fact that the devices that carry the excessive fee are expensive devices that cost the company more, hence the fees. However, Continue Reading →
If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. The FCC is abuzz about Verizon’s new $350 cancellation fee. Verizon claims that the $350 fee is due to the fact that the devices that carry the excessive fee are expensive devices that cost the company more, hence the fees. However, Continue Reading →
If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. Toys “R” Us is giving customers the opportunity to preview its Holiday sales online Rather than publish its Black Friday deals in newspapers, the popular toy store is previewing its sales event on Facebook. The sales preview is not only a Continue Reading →
If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. Despite the extortion scandal, advertisers on the The Late Show with David Letterman have not abandoned the show. While some had feared that wholesome, family brands may move away from the late show, Disney, the premier family oriented company in the Continue Reading →
If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. Condé Nast announced that it will close four magazine publications. The publishing giant will shutter Gourmet, first published in 1941, along with Cookie, Mondern Bride and Elegant Bride. Condé, which has relied on luxury brands to advertise in its magazines, has Continue Reading →
Gamar Chatimah Tovah. MediaBytes will return as scheduled tomorrow morning. Time Warner is reportedly ready to begin looking into selling its magazine business. Shareholder Gordon Crawford noted that TW is “going to sell their print division, they are going to spin off AOL and they’re just going to be Warner Brothers, HBO and the Turner Continue Reading →