BBC web spending boost approved
“The BBC Trust increases the budget for online services while signing off cuts in TV, radio and salaries.”
Read the whole thing here from BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
Posted on 20 Mar 2009 around 2pm
News from around the WEB
Opinion: The World Wide Web Turns 20
“The World Wide Web turned 20 on Friday, March 13. What began as a system for exchanging research information is now a part of daily life for millions. Peter Philipp explores the Web’s impact on society.”
Read the whole thing here from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Culture & Lifestyle
Filed Under: [The Web]
Posted on 18 Mar 2009 around 9am
Amazon Reverses Stance on Text-to-Speech Feature
“Following protests from the Authors Guild, Amazon has decided to allow rightsholders to decided for themselves whether or not to enable the text-to-speech function on the new Kindle 2. The Authors Guild said the feature was an unauthorized use of an audio right.”
Read the whole thing here from Publisher’s Weekly Latest News
Filed Under: [Publishing • eBooks • The Web]
Posted on 02 Mar 2009 around 4pm