Cox Washington Reporter David Ho http://www.coxwashington.com The latest headlines from CoxWashington en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., CoxWashington Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:49:32 EST Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 5 Luxury Spending Shrinking Along With All Street Bonuses http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/19/2008/11/19/NY_BONUSES20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/19/2008/11/19/NY_BONUSES20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:14:58 EST The storied Wall Street bonus is an economy of its own: boosting tax revenues, driving real estate sales, and paying for everything fromFerraris and private jets to diamond earrings and lavish holiday bashes. N.Y. Pushing For Tech Leadership Despite Budget Woes http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/9/2008/10/10/CHIPS_NY10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/9/2008/10/10/CHIPS_NY10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:10:35 EDT Set on becoming the world's next high-tech powerhouse, New York state is pushing ahead despite a global financial crisis, a Wall Street meltdown and a looming $8 billion budget deficit. Study: 1 In 4 Cell Phone Users Doing Without Landlines http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2/2008/10/02/LANDLINES03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2/2008/10/02/LANDLINES03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:42:37 EDT Faced with tightening household budgets and improved options for wireless service, people are increasingly cutting the cord of traditional landline phones. Northwest Investors Approve Delta Merger Amid Union Unrest http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/25/2008/09/25/NORTHWEST26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/25/2008/09/25/NORTHWEST26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:48:01 EDT Northwest Airlines shareholders overwhelmingly approved a combination with Delta Air Lines on Thursday, agreeing to meld their 82-year-old company into what may become the world's biggest carrier. Armstrong Riding With Team Astana For Global Cancer Fight http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/24/2008/09/25/ARMSTRONG25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/24/2008/09/25/ARMSTRONG25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:33:28 EDT Lance Armstrong said Wednesday he will return to professional cycling and the Tour de France with Team Astana to promote a worldwide fight against cancer. AT&T'S New Tech Leader Sees Users And Ease Of Use As Top Priority http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/22/2008/09/25/ATT_QA22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/22/2008/09/25/ATT_QA22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:27:13 EDT (Released 9/22) AT&T Inc., a company nearly synonymous with telephone service, recently showed off a room full of emerging technology here that had little to do with phone calls. Communication Critical To Pandemic Preparedness http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2008/09/25/PANDEMIC_TELECOM19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2008/09/25/PANDEMIC_TELECOM19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:24:22 EDT (Released 9/19) It's a frightening fictional scenario: Paralympic athletes recently returned from Beijing fall sick with a version of the avian flu that has mutated to spread through human contact. AT&T Shows Off Emerging Technology http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/15/2008/09/16/ATT_TECH16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/15/2008/09/16/ATT_TECH16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:17:24 EDT Use an iPhone to hurl a virtual tomato at your TV, splattering your least favorite actor. Preview your commute from your couch with an on-screen peek through traffic cameras. Speak into a remote control to search for shows or watch 3-D TV without special glasses. A Campaign Truce As The Nation Remembers 9/11 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/11/2008/09/11/911_ANNIVERSARY12_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/11/2008/09/11/911_ANNIVERSARY12_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:01:29 EDT Pausing politics for a silent moment on a day of shared pain, John McCain and Barack Obama strode side by side into Ground Zero on Thursday to pay their respects as the nation remembered the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. AT&T Launching New DVR Tech In TV Fight With Cable http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2008/09/09/U_VERSE09_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2008/09/09/U_VERSE09_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 18:31:19 EDT Ramping up its push into the pay-TV business dominated by cable companies, AT&T Inc. on Tuesday is launching an improved digital video recorder technology that lets customers play back multiple high-definition shows on sets throughout a home. Fight Rages Over Government Plans For N.Y. Airports http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/3/2008/09/03/AIRPORT_AUCTION04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/3/2008/09/03/AIRPORT_AUCTION04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 20:30:33 EDT Flight delayed? Waiting an hour on the runway? Wondering who to blame? The government's suggestion: New York. Tick. Tick. Tick. Will The Cell Phone Slay The Wristwatch? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/30/2008/09/01/WATCHES01_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/30/2008/09/01/WATCHES01_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:01:37 EDT In the age of the cell phone, is time running out for the wristwatch? Mind Over Mouse: Thought-Controlled Computing on the Way http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/10/2008/08/11/BRAIN_GAMES10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/10/2008/08/11/BRAIN_GAMES10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:19:28 EDT Want to lift that virtual boulder or blast that alien? Think hard. Watchdog Group Calls Prime Time TV Sexed Up But Not in Marriage http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/5/2008/08/05/TV_SEX06_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/5/2008/08/05/TV_SEX06_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:20:49 EDT Adultery, teen sex and examples of extreme or unusual lust are hot topics on prime-time TV, while sex within marriage often gets a cold shoulder, a media watchdog group said Tuesday. FCC Says Comcast Violated Internet Access Policy http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/2/2008/08/04/FCC_COMCAST02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/2/2008/08/04/FCC_COMCAST02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 18:15:42 EDT In a precedent-setting decision that could affect the future of Internet service, regulators on Friday ruled that Comcast Corp. violated federal policies when it blocked customers from sharing online videos and other large files. NASA Tech May Help Prevent Elderly Falls http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/31/2008/07/31/TECH_BALANCE01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/31/2008/07/31/TECH_BALANCE01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:28:48 EDT As a NASA intern studying astronaut balance problems, Erez Lieberman had an extra motive: nearly a decade earlier his grandmother had broken her hip in a fall and died soon after. School's Out, But High-Tech Learning is in http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/27/2008/07/29/TECH_EDUTOYS27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/27/2008/07/29/TECH_EDUTOYS27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:34:11 EDT (Released July 27) NEW YORK — Summer vacation is in full swing, but toy makers think it's the perfect time to bring high-tech learning into the home. Tech Preview: Wi-Fi Robots, GPS And More http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/20/2008/07/29/GADGETS20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/20/2008/07/29/GADGETS20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:04:23 EDT (Released Sunday, July 20) NEW YORK — In a breakneck technology world where the second-generation iPhone is already old news, electronics companies, toy makers and software firms can't wait to tease gadget fans. Florida Woman Accused of Abuse Gets Prison Sentence For Fraud http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/15/2008/07/29/LEEKIN16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/15/2008/07/29/LEEKIN16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:50:24 EDT (Released July 15) NEW YORK — Judith Leekin was sentenced Tuesday to nearly 11 years in prison for fraud in the adoption of 11 disabled children, who authorities say were confined and abused in her Port St. Lucie, Fla., home while she collected almost $1.7 million in subsidies. MIT Scientists Make Computer Chip Advance http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/2008/07/28/MICROCHIPS09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/2008/07/28/MICROCHIPS09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:21:24 EDT (Released July 8) NEW YORK — Microchip researchers said Tuesday that they have developed a manufacturing technique that could pave the way for a new generation of computer processors, advanced solar cells and other electronic devices. Georgia Tech Studying Playstation Chip for Plane Safety http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/9/2008/07/28/GATECH_CELL09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/9/2008/07/28/GATECH_CELL09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:12:42 EDT (Released July 9) NEW YORK — A video game microchip may be the key to a system that keeps aging commercial and military airplanes structurally safe, GeorgiaTech's College of Computing plans to announce Thursday. More Drivers Web-Surf For Gas Savings http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/5/2008/07/28/GAS_WEB06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/5/2008/07/28/GAS_WEB06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:09:02 EDT (Released July 5) NEW YORK — A summer of expensive gas has drivers increasingly cruising the Web before they hit the road, from tracking the cheapest pump prices online to learning the fuel-saving secrets of "hypermilers." Video Game Chip Aiding Oil Exploration http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/30/2008/07/24/IBM_OIL01_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/30/2008/07/24/IBM_OIL01_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:40:59 EDT (Released June 30) NEW YORK — An Austin, Texas-designed microchip built to power video game consoles may help speed up the search for deep oil reserves in areas such as the Gulf of Mexico, IBM Corp. and the international oil company Repsol are announcing Tuesday. Study: Black Women Strong Technology Users http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/25/2008/07/24/TECH_BLACKWOMEN25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/25/2008/07/24/TECH_BLACKWOMEN25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:22:52 EDT Black women are more likely than other female consumers to spend time embracing technology, and they view cell phones and the Internet as tools of empowerment and self-expression, a study finds. Whole Foods to Sell 'Green' Toys http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/17/2008/07/17/GREEN_TOYS18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/17/2008/07/17/GREEN_TOYS18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:06:48 EDT Come this holiday season, Whole Foods shoppers may notice something new amid the bins of organic bananas and locally grown berries: toys. Verizon Boosting Internet Speeds in 10 States http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/18/2008/07/17/TELECOM19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/18/2008/07/17/TELECOM19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:41:56 EDT (Released June 18) A Reporter, An Airplane, A Little Cold Tablet and Lots of Guns http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/18/2008/07/17/TRAVEL_SUSPECT22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/18/2008/07/17/TRAVEL_SUSPECT22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:25:47 EDT (Released June 18) Big Internet Providers to Fight Child Porn http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/11/2008/07/11/INTERNET_CHILDPORN11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/11/2008/07/11/INTERNET_CHILDPORN11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:41:44 EDT Time Warner Cable Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. said Tuesday they will combat online child pornography by shutting down Web sites and limiting access to old-fashioned Internet bulletin boards. Disney imagineers reveal secrets to inspire kids http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/12/2008/07/11/DISNEY_SCIENCE14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/12/2008/07/11/DISNEY_SCIENCE14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:38:51 EDT Atlanta Ranks Second in Driver 'Pain' due to Traffic, Study Finds http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/30/ATLANTA_COMMUTE30_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/30/ATLANTA_COMMUTE30_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:51:16 EDT Ever feel like traffic is so bad you'd rather just stay home? If you drive in Atlanta, you've got company. Review: Wii Fit is Family Fun http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/20/WII_FIT_REVIEW20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/20/WII_FIT_REVIEW20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:45:19 EDT Grandma says I'm too skinny, but Wii Fit has other ideas. Nintendo Aims to Get Gamers Off the Couch with Wii Fit http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/20/WII_FIT20_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/20/WII_FIT20_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:45:18 EDT Ernest Roesner never played a video game in his life. And yoga? Forget about it. Government to Auction Airline Slots at N.Y. Airports http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/17/AIR_TRAVEL17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/17/AIR_TRAVEL17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:42:10 EDT Slots for taking off and landing at New York-area airports will be auctioned to increase competition and reduce air travel delays that ripple through the country, the Transportation Department said Friday. Texas Secretary of State Betting on Nano and Biotech http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/16/TEXAS_NY16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/16/TEXAS_NY16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:41:09 EDT Nanotechnology, particularly as it merges with biotechnology, is likely the next hot industry in Texas, which remains economically strong despite a broad national slowdown, Secretary of State Phil Wilson said Thursday as he completed a trade trip to the Big Apple. CBS Buying Online Network CNet for $1.8 Billion http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/16/CBS_CNET16_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/16/CBS_CNET16_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:41:04 EDT CBS Corp. said Thursday it will expand its Internet reach by buying CNET Networks Inc. for $1.8 billion in cash, paying a 45 percent premium for the online technology news and entertainment provider. Turner Cable Networks Taking On Battered Broadcasters http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/15/TURNER_UPFRONTS15_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/15/TURNER_UPFRONTS15_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:40:19 EDT Turner Entertainment upped its rivalry with broadcast TV on Wednesday, using a week known for broadcast pitches to unveil more original cable shows and a new system for targeted commercials. Earthlink Shuttering Pioneering Philadelphia Wi-Fi Network http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/14/MUNI_WIFI_14_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/14/MUNI_WIFI_14_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:39:21 EDT EarthLink Inc. said Tuesday it is shutting down its troubled wireless Internet network in Philadelphia, ending a high-profile effort that only a few years ago led the trend of big cities embracing Wi-Fi. Tech, Cable Giants Close Ranks Behind New Wireless Internet Service http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/08/CLEARWIRE08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/08/CLEARWIRE08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:33:28 EDT An alliance of top technology and cable companies led by Sprint Nextel Corp. said Wednesday that it will invest billions of dollars to build a national wireless network that offers high-speed Internet access for people at home and on the go. IBM Uses Austin Tech for New Climate Supercomputer http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/08/CLIMATE_COMPUTER08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/08/CLIMATE_COMPUTER08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:33:28 EDT IBM Corp. is announcing Thursday that it has built the world's fastest supercomputer for climate study, using technology designed in Austin, Texas, to boost research into how climate change affects severe weather such as hurricanes and droughts. Start-Up Counting on Stock Market Style to Challenge eBay http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/03/WIGIX03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/03/WIGIX03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:29:39 EDT Imagine a stock market for all your stuff: a place for buying, selling and figuring the value of your car, cell phone, designer handbag or dusty bottle of wine. Time Warner To Spin Off Cable Division http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/01/TIME_WARNER01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/01/TIME_WARNER01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:26:47 EDT Time Warner Inc. said Wednesday it will completely spin off its cable business, seeking to improve performance by separating Time Warner Cable from the world's largest media company. Shuttered WB Network Returning Online http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/29/WB_WEB29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/29/WB_WEB29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:23:29 EDT Bugs Bunny, Batman cartoons and TV shows like "Smallville" and "Gilmore Girls" are finding new homes on the Web, Warner Bros. Entertainment said Monday, announcing an online rebirth for the defunct WB broadcast network. Police Cleared in 50-Shot Killing of Groom-To-Be http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/26/NY_SHOOTING26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/26/NY_SHOOTING26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:21:29 EDT Three detectives were acquitted Friday in the 2006 shooting death of Sean Bell, an unarmed man killed hours before his wedding when police fired 50 bullets at him outside a strip club. Pope Ends Trip with Ground Zero Blessing, Yankee Stadium Mass http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/21/POPE21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/21/POPE21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 11:50:19 EDT Tens of thousands of the Catholic faithful cheered for Pope Benedict XVI at a Yankee Stadium Mass on Sunday, as the pontiff ended his U.S. trip praising this nation's freedom and urging the American church to overcome adversity. Big Austin Family Goes Looking for the Pope http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/20/POPE_FAMILY20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/20/POPE_FAMILY20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 11:49:32 EDT The Tavarez family — mom Kelly, dad Robert and all seven of their kids — have had a Big Apple mission this week: see the pope. Pope Seeks 'Time of Healing' from Sex Abuse Scandal http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/20/POPE20_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/20/POPE20_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 11:49:31 EDT Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of priests and clergy from around the nation Saturday that he is praying for healing from the church sexual abuse crisis that has caused "so much suffering." Pope Tells U.N.: Human Rights Are the Way to End War and Poverty http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/19/POPE19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/19/POPE19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 11:48:35 EDT Pope Benedict XVI said Friday that the world's nations must defend the human rights of their citizens, recognizing that humanity is a family and protecting the "innate dignity of every man and woman." Delta, Northwest Say New Airline Will Be a Global Winner http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/16/DELTA16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/16/DELTA16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:15:47 EDT Delta and Northwest airlines executives touted their newly proposed merger to create the world's biggest airline on Tuesday, even as Wall Street sent shares of their companies sharply down. IPhone Influence Felt at Wireless Show as Rivals Emerge http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/WIRELESS_PHONE06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/WIRELESS_PHONE06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:58:22 EDT Last summer, the Apple iPhone promised to revolutionize the cell phone business, its technical wizardry unique among mobile gadgets. Now it has company. Google Throws Its Weight around the Wireless World http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/05/WIRELESS_GOOGLE05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/05/WIRELESS_GOOGLE05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:56:34 EDT As the top executive of AT&T's mobile division talked about new gadgets and strategies at the wireless industry show this week, he slipped in a surprise: the Android mobile software backed by Google Inc. likely has a future on some AT&T phones. Southern CEO Optimistic Despite Mounting Challenges http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/04/WIRELESS_DAWSON04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/04/WIRELESS_DAWSON04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:55:40 EDT A rough economy and growing competition from national wireless carriers such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc. has meant challenging times for the industry's smaller players, companies that often serve rural areas. AT&T Will Use Touch-Sensitive Tables to Sell Wireless Phones http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/02/WIRELESS_ATT02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/02/WIRELESS_ATT02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:53:00 EDT With touch screens a hot trend in the wireless world, AT&T Inc. is announcing Wednesday that it is bringing Microsoft Corp.'s interactive tabletop technology to stores in a handful of cities, including Atlanta and San Antonio, Texas. Sprint Unveils iPhone Rival to Turn Around Its Business http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/02/WIRELESS02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/02/WIRELESS02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:52:59 EDT Sprint Nextel Corp. sought to reverse its recent troubles Tuesday, unveiling with fanfare an iPhone-like handset and reaffirming its support for a next-generation wireless Internet technology. Faster Internet and New Phones Hot Topics at Wireless Show http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/30/WIRELESS30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/30/WIRELESS30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:49:46 EDT Mobile Internet gadgets. New high-speed networks. Handsets aiming to be the next iPhone. New competitors and ways of doing business. Coming Laser TV Sets Promise Better Color, but Face Hurdles http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/LASER_TV23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/LASER_TV23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:43:08 EDT Just when you thought you had the world of big-screen LCD and plasma TVs all figured out, here comes something new: laser TV. Airwaves Auction to Bring New Wireless Choices for Consumers http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/22/SPECTRUM22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/22/SPECTRUM22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:42:16 EDT Big changes are expected for the world of mobile phones and Internet devices in the wake of a crucial radio airwaves auction dominated by the nation's top two wireless carriers. New File-Sharing Tech to Bring Faster Web Video and Downloads http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/15/INTERNET_SPEED15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/15/INTERNET_SPEED15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:37:24 EDT A new approach to Internet downloads announced Friday promises to speed the delivery of online videos and reduce network traffic jams that increasingly plague access providers as people share large files. AOL to Buy Social Network Bebo for $850 Million http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/14/AOL_BEBO14_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/14/AOL_BEBO14_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:36:31 EDT AOL said Thursday it is buying the Internet social network Bebo for $850 million, grabbing a piece of a fast-growing trend to expand the reach of its advertising. New Governor Will Make History http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/13/SPITZER_PATERSON13_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/13/SPITZER_PATERSON13_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:35:18 EDT David Paterson, a politician little known outside New York, is set to become the state's first African-American governor and the nation's first legally blind governor on Monday following the resignation of Eliot Spitzer. New York Gov. Spitzer Quits amid Prostitution Scandal http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/13/SPITZER13_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/13/SPITZER13_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:35:17 EDT A disgraced Eliot Spitzer resigned as New York's governor Wednesday in a stunning political collapse that followed allegations he paid tens of thousands of dollars for call girls as a client of a high-end prostitution ring. Spitzer Scandal Puts Little-Known Lieutenant at Threshold of Power http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/12/PATERSON12_2NDLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/12/PATERSON12_2NDLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:34:10 EDT Lt. Gov. David Paterson, a politician little known outside New York, was unexpectedly poised Tuesday to become the state's first black governor and the nation's first legally blind governor. Provocative Hosts Mean Viewers for Headline News http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/09/CNN_OPINION09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/09/CNN_OPINION09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:32:24 EDT Put outraged people on TV and audiences will watch. Just ask Headline News boss Ken Jautz. IBM Debuting New Mainframe to Take On Server Market http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/26/IBM_MAINFRAME26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/26/IBM_MAINFRAME26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:22:34 EDT IBM Corp. is unveiling its next-generation mainframe computer Tuesday, touting the z10 as a more powerful and energy-efficient alternative for data centers that use many small servers and face rising power and cooling costs. Battle to Provide TV, Internet and Phone Service Heats Up http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/24/TELECOM_BATTLE24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/24/TELECOM_BATTLE24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:21:21 EDT The war for TV, Internet and telephone customers is escalating this year as phone companies push deeper into cable's territory and cable firms prepare a high-tech counterattack, promising new video features and greater online speeds. High Tech, Affordable Prices Key to 2008 Toys http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/19/TOY_FAIR19_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/19/TOY_FAIR19_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:18:08 EDT High-tech playthings remain the darlings of the toy industry this year, from a flock of new robotic dinosaurs to a joking, leg-crossing Elmo and a Spider-Man toy that really climbs walls. Tech Companies Betting on Sound Only You Can Hear http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/17/FOCUSED_SOUND17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/17/FOCUSED_SOUND17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:16:38 EDT If you hear mysterious voices in your head the next time you stroll down the street, they may be trying to sell you something. CNN Debuting iReport.com for Citizen Newsgathering http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/13/IREPORT13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/13/IREPORT13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:12:29 EDT CNN on Wednesday is launching iReport.com, an online community built around news-related photos, audio and video submitted by the public. MIT Agelab Preparing for an Older Tomorrow http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/10/AGE_LAB10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/10/AGE_LAB10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:10:38 EDT Joe Coughlin founded AgeLab to unravel a paradox: Humanity in the last century achieved the dream of much longer life, but didn't plan for the effects on work, health and daily living. New Time Warner CEO Looks to Overhaul AOL, Cable http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/07/TIME_WARNER07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/07/TIME_WARNER07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:06:16 EDT Time Warner Inc. is splitting up AOL's Internet access and online advertising businesses and is close to a decision on whether to spin off Time Warner Cable, Chief Executive Jeffrey Bewkes said Wednesday. Airwaves Auction Points to Future of Wireless Broadband http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/24/SPECTRUM24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/24/SPECTRUM24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:56:29 EDT Bidding begins Thursday in a pivotal auction of public radio airwaves worth billions of dollars, a contest expected to plot the wireless industry's course and shape the future of high-speed mobile Internet access. Troubled Sprint to Cut Jobs, Close Stores http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/19/SPRINT19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/19/SPRINT19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:52:59 EDT Sprint Nextel Corp. said Friday it is cutting about 4,000 jobs and closing 125 stores to reduce costs, moves that come as the troubled No. 3 wireless carrier faces slowing growth and subscriber defections. NBC Sees a Future for Out-of-Home Video http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/17/NBC_EVERYWHERE17_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/17/NBC_EVERYWHERE17_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:50:59 EDT In a topsy-turvy TV world challenged by the writers strike and new technologies, NBC Universal is betting that the future of the video business is not just at home or online, but in supermarkets, arenas, taxi cabs and gas stations. Destroying New York in Movies Is Back in Style http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/16/DESTROY_NY_16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/16/DESTROY_NY_16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:49:42 EDT The Brooklyn Bridge exploding and left in ruins. The Statue of Liberty decapitated, its head crashing down a street like a bowling ball. Lower Manhattan in flames with people running for their lives. Airport Fees Change Meant to Cut Travel Delays http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/15/AIRPORT_DELAY15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/15/AIRPORT_DELAY15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:48:38 EDT Aiming to ease worsening air travel delays, the government on Monday began allowing airports to charge airlines landing fees based on traffic volume and the time flights land. CNNMoney.com Video Strategy to Challenge TV http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/13/CNN_VIDEO13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/13/CNN_VIDEO13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:47:57 EDT Further blurring the line between television and the Internet, Time Warner Inc.'s CNNMoney.com plans a major push into online video starting Jan. 15, with an array of original business and financial news clips posted daily. New York Investigates Intel for Antitrust Violations http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/11/INTEL_ANTITRUST11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/11/INTEL_ANTITRUST11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:47:10 EDT New York's attorney general launched an investigation of Intel Corp. Thursday to determine whether the world's largest computer chip maker violated state and federal antitrust laws to hurt its rival, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. CNBC and NY Times Agree to Online Alliance http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/08/CNBC_NYTIMES08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/08/CNBC_NYTIMES08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:44:46 EDT CNBC and the New York Times said Monday that they will share financial articles and video on their Web sites, an alliance that comes as News Corp. seeks to take them on with its Fox Business Network and the Wall Street Journal. Airlines Will Limit New York Flights to Ease Nationwide Delays http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/20/AIR_DELAYS20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/20/AIR_DELAYS20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:26:43 EDT Airlines will cut the number of flights in and out of New York-area airports during the busiest hours, the Bush administration said Wednesday as it announced an effort to ease worsening air travel delays across the country. Giuliani: Fighting from the Start http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/16/GIULIANI16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/16/GIULIANI16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:23:36 EDT When Rudy Giuliani was a toddler, his father taught him to box. JetBlue Flight Brings Passenger E-Mail to the Sky http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/11/INFLIGHT_ONLINE11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/11/INFLIGHT_ONLINE11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:18:11 EDT A new era in Internet access is to take off Tuesday as a JetBlue Airways flight from New York to San Francisco offers passengers limited e-mail and instant messaging in the air. IBM Aims to Put Supercomputer Power on Chips http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/07/IBM_SUPERCHIP07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/07/IBM_SUPERCHIP07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:14:25 EDT IBM Corp. researchers said Thursday that they have taken a significant step toward putting the power of a massive supercomputer with thousands of processors on a single microchip by using pulses of light instead of copper wires. FCC Chairman Seeks to Ease Broadcast-Newspaper Ownership Ban http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/06/MEDIA_OWNERSHIP06_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/06/MEDIA_OWNERSHIP06_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:13:37 EDT The nation's top communications regulator defended his effort to ease a decades-old restriction on the ownership of newspapers and broadcast stations Wednesday, telling Washington lawmakers that change is needed to help foundering newspapers and improve local news. Verizon Wireless to Allow Outside Phones and Software http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/28/VERIZON_OPEN28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/28/VERIZON_OPEN28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:04:50 EDT Verizon Wireless customers will be able to use cell phones and mobile applications from other companies by the end of next year, the carrier said Tuesday, announcing a major strategy reversal and break with industry practice. A Gadget for Every Stocking http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/25/HOLIDAY_GADGETS25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/25/HOLIDAY_GADGETS25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:01:15 EDT This year, Santa's wearing horn-rimmed glasses and a pocket protector on his bright red suit. And whether you're on a budget or willing to splurge, he's got a high-tech gift for your gadget lover. Amazon's Kindle Device Attempts to Rewrite the E-Book http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/20/E_BOOKS_1stLD.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/20/E_BOOKS_1stLD.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:55:30 EDT Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. unveiled a much-anticipated device for reading electronic books and newspapers Monday, creating its first hardware device and betting it can succeed where other reader gadgets have failed. One Laptop Per Child Project Launches after a Rough Journey http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/11/CHILD_LAPTOP_ADV11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/11/CHILD_LAPTOP_ADV11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:41:47 EDT Providing the world's poorest children with cheap, rugged and educational computers has been a rocky mission for the One Laptop Per Child project, full of hard lessons about new technology, business realities and the twists of global politics. Time Warner Cable Spinoff Not Out of the Question, Incoming CEO Says http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/08/BC_TW_FUTURE08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/08/BC_TW_FUTURE08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:37:35 EDT Jeffrey Bewkes, the next Time Warner Inc. CEO, said Wednesday that the medley of companies at the world's largest media conglomerate may change in the future, and to improve performance he will consider "every option," including spinning off Time Warner Cable. Lenovo Unveils Think-Brand Workstations http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/07/BC_LENOVO07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/07/BC_LENOVO07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:35:44 EDT Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group Ltd. announced its first global push into the workstation market Tuesday, expanding its strategy to catch up to industry leaders Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc. Jeffrey Bewkes Named Next Time Warner CEO http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/06/BC_TW_BEWKES06.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/06/BC_TW_BEWKES06.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:32:47 EDT Time Warner Inc. said Monday that CEO Richard Parsons will step down at the end of the year and hand the reins of the world's largest media company to Jeffrey Bewkes, the chief operating officer and a former head of the HBO cable network. MTV of Arabia: Network Shows Middle East with a Hip-Hop Beat http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/04/BC_MTV_ARABIA04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/04/BC_MTV_ARABIA04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:30:17 EDT Hunting for hip hop's next big star, music producer Farid "Fredwreck" Nassar holds auditions in city after city, seeking an aspiring few to battle for fame before TV viewers. IBM Turning Chip Industry Trash to Solar Industry Treasure http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/30/BC_SOLAR_SILICON30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/30/BC_SOLAR_SILICON30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:07:16 EDT IBM Corp. is announcing Tuesday that is has developed a way to easily refurbish scrap material left over from the creation of microchips so it can be used in solar energy panels, a process that could save money and help feed the solar industry's growing appetite for silicon. Media Companies Form Copyright Pact to Curb Web Violations http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/19/BC_COPYRIGHT_WEB19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/19/BC_COPYRIGHT_WEB19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:01:48 EDT An alliance of leading media and Internet companies rallied Thursday behind new guidelines intended to control the spread of copyright-protected videos on the Web. Facebook Settles Investigation into Online Child Safety http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/17/BC_FACEBOOK_SAFETY17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/17/BC_FACEBOOK_SAFETY17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:10:32 EDT Facebook, the social networking Web site, will overhaul its safety procedures to better protect children and other members from sexual predators and online harassment, New York's attorney general said Tuesday. Fox Taking On Business News, CNBC with New Channel http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/14/BC_FOX_BUSINESS_ADV14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/14/BC_FOX_BUSINESS_ADV14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:02:45 EDT After months of furious and secretive preparations, the Fox Business Network is set to launch Monday, expanding the reach of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. and taking aim at the lucrative business TV market long ruled by CNBC. When Disaster Strikes, First Come the Tech Guys http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/07/BC_TELECOM_DISASTER_ADV07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/07/BC_TELECOM_DISASTER_ADV07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 7 Oct 2007 00:02:52 EDT Alpha Bah isn't your typical telephone repairman or tech support guy. The Robots Are Coming: To Clean Gutters, Watch for Burglars and Play with the Kids http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/03/BC_ROBOTS29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/03/BC_ROBOTS29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:43:52 EDT iRobot CEO Colin Angle likes to talk about the Jetsons, the 1960s cartoon characters who inhabited a utopian, high-tech future complete with Rosey the robot housekeeper, often seen pushing an upright vacuum cleaner. Companies Show Off New Entertainment and Gaming Tech http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/28/BC_DIGITAL_SHOW28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/28/BC_DIGITAL_SHOW28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:44:30 EDT PC makers Dell, HP and Gateway touted sleek new products at the Digital Life technology show Thursday, but perhaps the biggest hardware splash came from software giant Microsoft, which unveiled gadgets meant to blur the lines between computers and TVs. FPL to Spend $2.4 Billion on Energy Program to Fight Global Warming http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/27/BC_CRIST_CLINTON27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/27/BC_CRIST_CLINTON27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:25:41 EDT FPL Group Inc. plans to invest $2.4 billion in a clean energy program meant to combat global warming by improving conservation and boosting solar-energy production in Florida and possibly other states. Bush Urges U.N. to Defend Freedom, Pressures Myanmar http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/26/BC_BUSH_UN_26_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/26/BC_BUSH_UN_26_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:48:50 EDT President Bush scolded an array of nations for repressing their citizens Tuesday, calling Belarus, Syria, Iran and North Korea "brutal regimes" and announcing tougher sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers.