Finally, a milestone in the long running YouTube Viacom copyright lawsuit: The two sides are about to release a flood of previously sealed documents. Following the instructions of U. S. District Judge Louis Stanton , the two sides are scheduled to unseal the complaints and much of the supporting paperwork that they've filed in the case tomorrow morning. The crux of the legal fight, which stretches back three years: Viacom (VIA) argues that Google's video site (GOOG) its copyright by streaming clips of its shows, while YouTube argues that its actions are protected by Federal law. 
Share:  Finally, a milestone in the long running <span class="company">YouTube</span> Viacom copyright lawsuit: The two sides are about to release a flood of previously sealed documents. Following the instructions of U. S. District Judge Louis Stanton , the two sides are scheduled to unseal the complaints and much of the supporting paperwork that they've filed in the case tomorrow morning. The crux of the legal fight, which stretches back three years: Viacom (VIA) argues that Google's video site (GOOG) its copyright by streaming clips of its shows, while <span class="company">YouTube</span> argues that its actions are protected by Federal law. Tweet this 

Finally, a milestone in the long running YouTube Viacom copyright lawsuit: The two sides are about to release a flood of previously sealed documents. Following the instructions of U. S. District Judge Louis Stanton , the two sides are scheduled to unseal the complaints and much of the supporting paperwork that they've filed in the case tomorrow morning. The crux of the legal fight, which stretches back three years: Viacom (VIA) argues that Google's video site (GOOG) its copyright by streaming clips of its shows, while YouTube argues that its actions are protected by Federal law. 
Share:  Finally, a milestone in the long running YouTube <span class="company">Viacom</span> copyright lawsuit: The two sides are about to release a flood of previously sealed documents. Following the instructions of U. S. District Judge Louis Stanton , the two sides are scheduled to unseal the complaints and much of the supporting paperwork that they've filed in the case tomorrow morning. The crux of the legal fight, which stretches back three years: <span class="company">Viacom</span> (VIA) argues that Google's video site (GOOG) its copyright by streaming clips of its shows, while YouTube argues that its actions are protected by Federal law. Tweet this 

Sure, it's got some well known contributors, such as tech columnist Kara Swisher from the Wall Street Journal and stars of the show that spawned it, but the real question is, can it survive in its goal to be a niche social network?. Wikipedia lists nearly 100 notable social networks already, and several of the more focused ones, including Facebook and BlackPlanet.com , boast several million members. OurChart might be able to satisfy fans long enough for its network to launch, but that network will need members. Many potential members will already be turned off by the network without a network launch, but I'm likewise sure that there are many rabid L Word fans out there who can't wait to gab with each other about the show. The site's success will ultimately be linked to the show's survival, which for now is a good thing, but doesn't seem like it bodes a long future for the network. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Sure, it's got some well known contributors, such as tech columnist <span class="analyst">Kara Swisher</span> from the Wall Street Journal and stars of the show that spawned it, but the real question is, can it survive in its goal to be a niche social network?.</span> Wikipedia lists nearly 100 notable social networks already, and several of the more focused ones, including <span class="company">Facebook</span> and BlackPlanet.com , boast several million members. OurChart might be able to satisfy fans long enough for its network to launch, but that network will need members. Many potential members will already be turned off by the network without a network launch, but I'm likewise sure that there are many rabid L Word fans out there who can't wait to gab with each other about the show. The site's success will ultimately be linked to the show's survival, which for now is a good thing, but doesn't seem like it bodes a long future for the network. Tweet this 

Digit's Stacey Delo and MediaMemo's Peter Kafka talk with Katie about her review of Xobni , a BlackBerry app for Outlook contact syncing. In the video, they discuss the lack of Mac support, pricing and the need for having all your contacts in one place. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Digit's Stacey Delo and MediaMemo's <span class="analyst">Peter Kafka</span> talk with Katie about her review of <span class="company">Xobni</span> , a BlackBerry app for Outlook contact syncing.</span> In the video, they discuss the lack of Mac support, pricing and the need for having all your contacts in one place. Tweet this 

Nielsen published its February search market metrics this week and it's more good news for Microsoft (MSFT). The company's new Bing search engine saw its market share jump to 12.5 percent from 10.9 percent in January. Tha puts it within two percentage points of Yahoo (YHOO), whose share fell to 14.1 percent from 14.5 percent and, heh, within 52.7 percentage points of Google (GOOG), which also so a decline from January to February. 
Share:  Nielsen published its February search market metrics this week and it's more good news for Microsoft (<span class="company">MSFT</span>). The company's new Bing search engine saw its market share jump to 12.5 percent from 10.9 percent in January. Tha puts it within two percentage points of Yahoo (YHOO), whose share fell to 14.1 percent from 14.5 percent and, heh, within 52.7 percentage points of Google (GOOG), which also so a decline from January to February. Tweet this 

VirnetX Holding, a company Microsoft (MSFT) claims was established solely to sue it for millions , has succeeded in doing just that. A Texas court on Tuesday ordered Microsoft to pay $105.75 million to VirnetX for violating two patents related to secure virtual private network (VPN) technology — No. 6,502,135 and No. 7,188,180 . That's not the $242 million VirnetX sought when it first sued in 2007, but it's a substantial sum — and it could incease. 
Share:  VirnetX Holding, a company Microsoft (<span class="company">MSFT</span>) claims was established solely to sue it for millions , has succeeded in doing just that. A Texas court on Tuesday ordered Microsoft to pay $105.75 million to VirnetX for violating two patents related to secure virtual private network (VPN) technology — No. 6,502,135 and No. 7,188,180 . That's not the $242 million VirnetX sought when it first sued in 2007, but it's a substantial sum — and it could incease. Tweet this 

Good news for iPad peripheral peddlers: high demand for some Apple (AAPL) designed accessories for the device appears to have exhausted early their supplies . Originally, offered with a ship date of , official iPad Cases purchased today, for example, won't ship until mid April (if you purchased one on , you're still likely to take delivery on according to my order status checks). Keyboard Docks ordered today won't ship until late April (those ordered on the 12th are scheduled to arrive on ) and 10W USB power adapters, which let you charge your iPad via electrical outlet, won't ship until May — nearly a month after the iPad itself first arrives at market. 
Share:  Good news for iPad peripheral peddlers: high demand for some Apple (<span class="company">AAPL</span>) designed accessories for the device appears to have exhausted early their supplies . Originally, offered with a ship date of , official iPad Cases purchased today, for example, won't ship until mid April (if you purchased one on , you're still likely to take delivery on according to my order status checks). Keyboard Docks ordered today won't ship until late April (those ordered on the 12th are scheduled to arrive on ) and 10W USB power adapters, which let you charge your iPad via electrical outlet, won't ship until May — nearly a month after the iPad itself first arrives at market. Tweet this 

This morning, Intel (INTC) formally launched its new six core "Westmere EP" Xeon processors, and according to Intel, vendors like Dell (DELL) , IBM (IBM) and Hewlett Packard (HPQ) are already gobbling them up. Said Intel exec Boyd Davis : "We've already shipped hundreds of thousands of these (processors)." And for good reason. 
Share:  This morning, Intel (<span class="company">INTC</span>) formally launched its new six core "Westmere EP" Xeon processors, and according to Intel, vendors like Dell (DELL) , IBM (IBM) and Hewlett Packard (HPQ) are already gobbling them up. Said Intel exec Boyd Davis : "We've already shipped hundreds of thousands of these (processors)." And for good reason. Tweet this 

Google's (GOOG) Nexus One smartphone is now compatible with AT&T's (T) 3G network and that of Rogers Wireless as well (Announcement below, details to follow). Nexus One now compatible with the AT&T 3G network and shipping to Canada In early January, we announced the Nexus One, the first device sold through Google's web store. The Nexus One is unlocked, which means you can use it with a SIM card from most GSM operators worldwide. 
Share:  Google's (GOOG) Nexus One smartphone is now compatible with AT&T's (T) 3G network and that of <span class="company">Rogers Wireless</span> as well (Announcement below, details to follow). Nexus One now compatible with the AT&T 3G network and shipping to Canada In early January, we announced the Nexus One, the first device sold through Google's web store. The Nexus One is unlocked, which means you can use it with a SIM card from most GSM operators worldwide. Tweet this 

Google's (GOOG) Nexus One smartphone is now compatible with AT&T's (T) 3G network and that of Rogers Wireless as well (Announcement below, details to follow). Nexus One now compatible with the AT&T 3G network and shipping to Canada In early January, we announced the Nexus One, the first device sold through Google's web store. The Nexus One is unlocked, which means you can use it with a SIM card from most GSM operators worldwide. 
Share:  Google's (<span class="company">GOOG</span>) Nexus One smartphone is now compatible with AT&T's (T) 3G network and that of Rogers Wireless as well (Announcement below, details to follow). Nexus One now compatible with the AT&T 3G network and shipping to Canada In early January, we announced the Nexus One, the first device sold through Google's web store. The Nexus One is unlocked, which means you can use it with a SIM card from most GSM operators worldwide. Tweet this