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AP Technology NewsBrief at 9:30 p.m. EDT(Associated Press Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Netflix snatches DreamWorks rights from HBOSAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Netflix unveiled a coming attraction its disillusioned subscribers might like: the Internet video rights to films and television specials from DreamWorks Animation. The multiyear deal announced Monday will give Netflix Inc.'s streaming service the exclusive rights to show the latest content from DreamWorks, the studio behind a list of popular franchises that includes "Shrek," "Kung Fu Panda" and "Madagascar." It comes after weeks of disruptive changes that irked Netflix's 24.6 million U.S. customers and spooked its shareholders. LA hardware issue led to outage for AT&T customersLOS ANGELES (AP) _ AT&T wireless customers in Los Angeles County are texting and making calls again after technicians fixed a widespread outage. AT&T Inc. spokeswoman Meredith Red said Sunday that a hardware failure led to problems with about 900 cellular towers across the county. Apparent pro-Syria group hacks Harvard websiteBOSTON (AP) _ Hackers have briefly defaced Harvard University's website, replacing the home page with an image of Syria's President Bashar Assad together with a message accusing the U.S. of supporting the uprising against him and threatening retaliation. Harvard spokesman John Longrake says Monday morning's attack appears to be the work of "a sophisticated individual or group." NY Sen. Schumer accuses OnStar of invading privacyALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The OnStar automobile communication service used by 6 million Americans maintains its two-way connection with a customer even after the service is discontinued, while reserving the right to sell data from that connection. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York says that's a blatant invasion of privacy and is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate. But OnStar says former customers can stop the two-way transmission, and no driving data of customers has been shared or sold. Algerians ignore latest protest call _ for nowALGIERS, Algeria (AP) _ A new "day of rage" was called recently in this violence-scarred North African nation. But when the allotted time arrived, nobody showed up: The colonnaded boulevards in the heart of Algiers on May 1st Square were quiet, with just a few scattered shoppers milling about. Like much of the rest of the Arab world, protests swept through Algeria earlier this year calling for more democracy, but they have since fizzled. The latest call on Facebook and other social networking sites for a new revolt on Sept. 17 was roundly ignored. Calif. officer pleads not guilty in homeless deathSANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) _ One of two police officers charged with killing a mentally ill, homeless man pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Lawyers for Fullerton Officer Manuel Ramos, 37, argued for reduction of his $1 million bail, saying Ramos feared for his life in jail. A judge denied the motion. Jay-Z, Coldplay open iHeartRadio concert in VegasLAS VEGAS (AP) _ Jay-Z rapped about his beef with corporate radio in the monster jam "99 Problems," noting that stations won't play his hits if he doesn't do their shows. But on Friday, he played savior to radio station giant Clear Channel, headlining a two-night concert billed as the largest in radio history and a major step toward keeping the industry alive in the dot-com era. The rapper bounced across a stage outfitted with two drum sets and two guitarists as he spit out his biggest hits and swung the two oversized gold chains hanging from his neck. It was the final performance of a night that saw confetti bombs dust the shoulders of pop sensations Kelly Clarkson, the Black Eyed Peas, Bruno Mars and Carrie Underwood. The spectacle was scheduled to continue Saturday night, with headliners Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Sting and Steven Tyler. HP stock hits 6-year low after Whitman named CEONEW YORK (AP) _ Hewlett-Packard Co.'s stock sank Friday to its lowest level in six years, as investors worried that new CEO Meg Whitman isn't the right person to turn the company's fortunes around. The stock was down 90 cents, or 4 percent, at $21.90 in midday trading. In the morning, the stock hit $21.50, its lowest level since May 2005. Broader market gauges were up slightly after a week of volatile trading. Correction: Hewlett-Packard-Whitman's WorriesSAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ In a Sept. 23 story about Meg Whitman's challenges as Hewlett-Packard Co.'s new CEO, The Associated Press erroneously reported that H-P wants to get out of its PC and printer divisions. H-P is only trying to sell its PC division; it is keeping its printer business. AP Interview: Samsung to step up Apple patent warSEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ A top Samsung executive says the company will take a bolder stance in its patent battle with smartphone and tablet rival Apple, which Samsung claims has been "free riding" on its patented wireless technologies. "We'll be pursuing our rights for this in a more aggressive way from now on," Lee Younghee, head of global marketing for mobile communications, said Friday in an interview. (c) 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |