April 11, 2003
Iraq planned to blow up journalists
Another bizarre twist from the war in Iraq:
Believing that CNN staffers were undercover CIA spies, Iraqi agents had planned to blow up a hotel where journalists were working, according to a CNN exec.
Thanks to IWantMedia for the pointer.
Ethics in video game journalism
Justin Hall has a new piece in OJR about reporters who cover the multimillion-dollar computer game industry, which lures journalists with free game previews and lavish launch parties. It's an interesting look at where to draw the line in a field rife with freebies.
Students on music downloads
As the record industry starts to come down hard on unauthorized music downloading on college campuses, students are responding with defiant words and defensive actions.
Bye 3G, hello wi-fi frappuccino
Wired mag: Cell-phone companies bet big on third-generation wireless -- and took a big hit. Now T-Mobile's John Stanton has a grand convergence plan. Starbucks is just the beginning.
To live and die in LA
Wired mag: Information leaks, bid-rigging, pumping and dumping. Just another day inside the secret network that will make or break you in Hollywood.
Apple in talks to buy Universal Music
AP: Apple in talks to buy Universal Music.
Wow. That would be an amazing deal, a mind-blowing synthesis of the tech and entertainment worlds. Whether it makes sense as a business move is another story.
