Technology/Internet news

Christopher Ming Ryan, an executive producer of internal and external video marketing communications for Wheelhouse Communications, published a feature that shows why Vimeo is the home of creative filmmakers over YouTube.

Today, PhotoXpress announced the launch of the world's largest free, premier-quality image bank, offering creative professionals Royalty Free image licenses for personal or professional use -- from Web site design and brochure illustrations to advertisements and editorial imagery.

The .ME Registry announced today its popular ccTLD extension has hit 250,000 domains registered. Montenegro's .ME Registry has seen significant growth since it launched the domain extension worldwide just over one year ago. In fact, .ME is the fastest growing new ccTLD.

Napster Offers MP3s With its Popular On-Demand Streaming Service for One Low Monthly Price

NASA has received two Webby awards for excellence on the Internet. NASA's main Web site, http://www.nasa.gov, won the People's Voice award for best government Web site

IBM announced the opening of a Healthcare Industry Solution Lab in Beijing, where IBM will work with hospitals and rural medical cooperatives to make healthcare "smarter" as the Chinese government enacts widespread healthcare reform.

Mint.com, the nation's leading online personal finance service, today released Financial Fitness, a new feature available in beta to current Mint.com users. This launch continues the service's progress from providing valuable financial management information, to delivering actionable recommendations.

Today at RSA Conference 2009, Microsoft Corp. discussed progress toward enabling End to End Trust, the company's vision for a safer, more trusted Internet first introduced at last year's event. In his keynote address, Scott Charney, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group, also issued a call to action for the public -- including those in the technology industry, business and governments -- to participate through dialogue, collaboration and consensus to address cybercrime and help instill trust in the Internet.

Today at the 2009 NAB Show, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) is highlighting advances in video and dynamic media software technologies that improve the creation and delivery of content across personal computers, televisions and mobile devices.

Despite the down economy, many people still plan to participate in the upcoming spring and summer travel season. According to the U.S. Travel Association’s Travel Price Index, in February 2009 motor fuel prices were down 35.4 percent from one year ago. Many people are taking advantage of these lower gas prices and are planning a “staycation,” a close-to-home, often more affordable alternative to traveling abroad or even out of state.

Brightcove Inc., the leading online video platform, today announced a series of major customer wins in Japan, including Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc., Sony Music Network Inc., Asahi Breweries Group, Shueisha Publishing Co., Ltd., and Orange Page Inc.

Bebo connects European users through its Lifestream platform with everyone and everything they care about.

New Offering From IBM Strives to Free Clients From Vendor Lock-In, Simplify Security Management, Reduce Costs and Promote Industry Innovation

Internet visitors can now see the Earth as never before -- live from the International Space Station via streaming video, seven days a week.

Panasonic today announced suggested retail pricing for two new 7.1 channel Blu-ray Home Theater systems with wireless-ready rear speakers and integrated iPod dock for enjoying downloaded video and audio content.

Premier international entertainment and media publishers including Hearst Magazines Digital Media and AOL Latino incorporated in Bebo’s global Open Media Platform

Google announced today the launch of a new skills qualification program, Google Analytics Individual Qualification (IQ), which allows individuals to demonstrate proficiency in Google Analytics. Google provides a free online course that covers web analytics techniques and Google Analytics implementation, administration, and analysis tools. Agencies and other organizations can have staff take the course as part of professional development.

Officially launched in early February, Bebo Open Mobile is a global program for mobile operators, handset manufacturers and mobile software developers. The initiative offers partners a suite of tools to support the delivery of the Bebo social networking experience to mobile users.

Facebook(R) today announced a new approach to site governance that offers its users around the world an unprecedented role in determining the future policies governing the service. Facebook released the first proposals subject to these new procedures - The Facebook Principles, a set of values that will guide the development of the service, and Statement of Rights and Responsibilities that make clear Facebook's and users' commitments related to the service.

Microsoft reaffirms commitment to basic research; TechFest event shows progress toward natural user interface, more efficient datacenters.