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As Data Flows In, the Dollars Flow Out

Submitted by Benton Foundation on February 9, 2010 - 8:01am
Last updated: February 9, 2010 - 8:01am

John Anderson and Sharon Rapoport estimate they spend $400 a month, or close to $5,000 a year, keeping their family of four entertained at home.

Music Inc. Gets Bigger

Submitted by Benton Foundation on February 9, 2010 - 7:59am
Last updated: February 9, 2010 - 8:00am

Ideally, the Ticketmaster -- Live Nation merger should not have been.

Publishers Win a Bout in E-Book Price Fight

Submitted by Benton Foundation on February 9, 2010 - 7:59am
Last updated: February 9, 2010 - 7:59am

Could book publishers suddenly be in the position of telling Google what to do?

Google drops Nexus One early cancellation penalty to $150 after federal review

Submitted by Benton Foundation on February 9, 2010 - 7:58am
Last updated: February 9, 2010 - 7:58am

Google said Monday it is lowering a fee it charges Nexus One customers who cancel service for their phones early following a review by the Federal Communications Commission into the charge.