Morning Xtra: Hewlett Packard Wars With Hippies, Microsoft Retail Stores
by Leila Brillson on July 29, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....
- After Hewlett Packard did nothing to amend its environmentally irresponsible ways (says Greenpeace, who has accused the manufacturer of using PVC and hazardous chemicals), the environmental organization took to the roof, painting "HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS" on HP's building. Vandalism or environmental destruction? It's a battle no one will win. [From: CNet]
- The New Yorker presents an intellectual, 6,219 word essay on the Kindle. The literary mag's bottom line? Buy an iPod touch. [From: TheNewYorker.com, via MediaMemo]
- A spirited debate between Wired's editor Chris Anderson and Spiegel Online suggests that media, as we know it, will become a hobby instead of a job, and that print is irrelevant. [From: Spiegel.de]
- Watch out, Mac Geniuses. Microsoft has confirmed it's opening brick-and-mortar retail locations, initially in the exciting and metropolitan cities of Scottsdale, AZ and Mission Viejo, CA. [From: Engadget and CNet]
- The sale of torrent host Pirate Bay seems to have stalled, with the former CEO of Grokster looking to pull out of the deal inked by the Global Gaming Factory (GGF), apparently due to the GGF's inability to be straightforward. [From: TorrentFreak]
- Though some news outlets are cutting back on local news coverage, CBS Sports is giving each NFL team a dedicated reporter, who will track the progress of the squad from training to final touchdown. Pro pigskin fans, rejoice! [From: PaidContent]
- Here's a surprise. Without explaining how they'll do it, Chinese officials aim to ban violent or mafia-fueled Internet games. [From: USAToday.com]
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