An Ignoble Experiment: Technology Update

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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

January 2, 2009 -- 3:00 p.m. EST

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Microsoft said a glitch that apparently disabled thousands of its Zune personal music players was caused by a bug in the device's internal clock driver. Thousands of consumers went online to complain about their devices. - Digits: The Frozen Zune Phenomenon - Andy Jordan's Tech Diary: Millennium Bug Nine Years Late

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123074469238845927.html?mod=djemTECH

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The replacement of two top executives could suggest that founder and CEO Michael Dell is rethinking his plan to revive the company with outside talent.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123085290510747525.html?mod=djemTECH

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Time Warner said it reached a deal with Viacom on carriage fees, avoiding a blackout of 19 cable channels including MTV and Comedy Central. - Viacom Enlists Cartoons in Fees Battle

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123078888079546751.html?mod=djemTECH

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Global semiconductor sales fell 9.9% in November as the recession weighed on demand and market researchers held out little hope for any relief soon.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123089598635248863.html?mod=djemTECH

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The Philippines' two biggest TV networks are battling head-to-head on the Internet to capture the attention of their country's most valued resources -- its huge overseas work force.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123083485359047043.html?mod=djemTECH

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Pfizer is joining with two hospitals to test whether computerized patient records can be used in helping regulators detect dangerous drug side effects.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123085142405347511.html?mod=djemTECH

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PCCW's share price remained far below Richard Li's latest buyout offer, reflecting investor concerns that minority shareholders will reject the bid. - Heard on the Street: Shareholders Should Take the Money

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123083442543447023.html?mod=djemTECH

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Increases in digitally downloaded albums and songs were not enough to offset a nearly 20% plunge in CD sales, according to SoundScan year-end U.S. figures.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123075988836646491.html?mod=djemTECH

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Microsoft said a Chinese court convicted 11 people for manufacturing and distributing counterfeit Microsoft software that the company valued at $2 billion.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123076471800146615.html?mod=djemTECH

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Apple markets itself as environmentally correct, but critics say it could do more to conserve energy and protect the environment.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123066532721343231.html?mod=djemTECH

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China's Cabinet said it has approved licenses for next-generation mobile phone services in a long-delayed step that is expected to trigger billions of dollars in equipment sales.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123073676005745639.html?mod=djemTECH

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Companies that powered the Obama campaign's digital push are touting their role in its success, hoping to gain an edge over their own competitors.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123068176028844061.html?mod=djemTECH

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Dell has reached its goal of becoming "carbon neutral" -- part of its quest to become "the greenest tech company." But Dell's experience shows that reality often falls short of the ideal. - Dell's Carbon Footprint

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123059880241541259.html?mod=djemTECH

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From the BizTech Blog

Jan 2, 6:00 am
Intel's PC.com Site Steps into Vegas Spotlight
Nearly everybody at times has a question or a complaint about PCs--the inspiration for an Intel-sponsored Web site that plans to add to the star power in Las Vegas next week.

See Full Post: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/01/02/intels-pccom-site-steps-into-vegas-spotlight/?mod=djemTECH

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Dec 31, 4:19 pm
CES Promoter says Trade Show is Still Healthy
Gary Shapiro has presided since 1991 over a huge annual bash that draws makers of gadgets, computers, software and Web services. In an interview, Shapiro insists the economy is causing only glancing blows to this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

See Full Post: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2008/12/31/gadget-impresario-says-trade-show-remains-healthy-innovation-will-spur-recovery/?mod=djemTECH

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Dec 31, 3:29 pm
The Frozen Zune Phenomenon
Owners of Microsoft's 30-gigabyte Zune MP3 players awoke to a New Year's Eve surprise when their gadgets spontaneously froze around midnight on Tuesday, prompting some to suggest it's time for the Zune to rest in peace.

See Full Post: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2008/12/31/the-frozen-zune-phenomenon/?mod=djemTECH

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