With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here .
Tech News Roundup - MySpace, Blog Ethics and Saving Daylight
• Social giant MySpace is prepping a new news service that may require users to verify their ages before entering.
• Worried about the upcoming change to Daylight Savings Time? Find out what it means to you in the handy FAQ.
• Sony launches its "Home" and "Little Blue Planet" services for PS3 users. And the world reacts with a thunderous yawn.
Sponsored message
• Want to know the secrets behind the scenes at one of the largest cell phone companies in the U.S.? Check it out here .
• Speaking of cell phones, Palm has finally answered the challenge of the upcoming iPhone. What are they doing? Check it out .
• Thinking about "borrowing" your friends copy of Adobe Photoshop and using it yourself? You might want to think again .
• Apple may decide to use RFID tags for easier Wi-Fi setup. Confused? Check it out here .
• Ethics and Blogging? The LA Times talks about bloggers getting paid to write nice things about products from the people who make those products. Thats a bad thing and for more info, check it out here .
• AT&T trying to divorce from Yahoo? Maybe. And Yahoo feels the pain .
• Verizon sues Vonage and wins. So, what does this really mean for Vonage ?
Sponsored message
• What are the top blogs out there according to Technorati? Believe it or not, some of them are about Tech and not Paris Hilton or Lindsey Lohan's lack of underwear. In case you're wondering, LAist isn't in the top 100. At least not yet.
• Your friends and mine in the recording industry are trying something a little different this time to fight the war on pirated music: attacking the kids . Oh wait, that isn't different is it?
• Like the Macintosh? Hey, me too! And now, if you work in the corporate world, you should too . Of course, I've been telling people this for years.
• Speaking of Apple (as I often do) according to rumor, soon Apple will be including hardware DVD decoding in all of its Macs. Why do you care? Read and see .
• Apple and iTunes are the music industry's gatekeepers these days. Think about it.
At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
