Adult-themed CrushedPlanet back in orbit LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The creators of HBO's hidden-camera reality show "Taxicab Confessions" have relaunched the video site CrushedPlanet.com with a focus on subversive, alternative and adult-oriented content.
Metallica taking fans inside new album sessions NEW YORK (Billboard) - As the September release of its first album in five years draws near, Metallica has launched a Web site to offer fans exclusive content and teasers of new songs.
Microsoft software gives free tours of space Any Star Trek fan knows that space travel is not always easy, but Microsoft wants to make travelling the "final frontier" as simple as turning on your computer.
Hackers shut down Zimbabwe state newspaper website Hackers attacked the website of Zimbabwe's state-owned Herald newspaper and shut it down for three days, the newspaper said on Monday.
Agency says Microsoft hurts student interests A government agency has told the European Commission that Microsoft Office works poorly with rival software used in schools, hurting the interests of learners, teachers and parents.
BT agrees 5-year wholesale deal with O2 The wholesale division of BT Group has signed a five-year agreement with O2 to provide and help manage the operator's high speed network as an increasing number of customers take bandwidth-hungry offerings.
Online network puts health front and centre LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - NBC Universal said Monday that it is forming the Digital Health Network, a group of Web sites that will distribute health-focused videos produced by the network.
RIM's BlackBerry Bold aims at business users Research In Motion Ltd is launching a new high-end version of the BlackBerry aimed at its core base of business users, but it hopes the sleek new smartphone will also catch on with the broader retail market.
Actors and studios clash over Web clips LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Getting Hollywood actors paid for their smallest performances -- video clips on the Internet -- is shaping up as one their biggest sticking points in stalemated contract negotiations with major studios.
Microsoft launches video on Messenger Microsoft Corp has launched a new online service in 20 countries which will allow users to watch video clips at the same time as a network of friends and chat via Windows Live Messenger.