Items tagged with 'CBS'

Video Ads To Appear In Print Magazine

Video Ads To Appear In Print Magazine

An upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly’s print magazine will feature a video advertisement that plays on an embedded video player. The ad’s package will likely remind you of the heavy-paper packaging found in the novelty greeting cards that play sound. The player will have a roughly two-inch screen with a speaker embedded... Read More
CBS Buys CNET Networks

CBS Buys CNET Networks

The good news is an online entity featuring lots of tech news and commentary is worth $1.8 billion. The bad news is that it isn't HotHardware. CBS announced today that they have acquired CNET Networks, which operates a host of Internet sites like CNET, ZDNet, Gamespot, Search.com, TV.com, and many more. "There are very... Read More
CBS Won't Follow NBC In An iTunes Walkout

CBS Won't Follow NBC In An iTunes Walkout

The recent feud between Apple and NBC Universal had it all: accusations, frustrated customers, threats, and even a new download service from NBC Universal.  While it is fairly clear what customers think of the drama where do other broadcasters stand?We reported earlier that FOX is either content or playing their cards really... Read More
R-E-C-Y-C-L-E, Take Care Of PCBs...

R-E-C-Y-C-L-E, Take Care Of PCBs...

Our apologies to Aretha Franklin, but people finding innovative ways to recycle things that are dangerous if dumped in a landfill makes us want to get up and sing. New Scientist has the story of a process pioneered in China to take those little Printed Circuit Board Love Canals we all have on our desks and winnow out the... Read More