Around the voice: IBM 2.0, into Second Life; Google Video faces lawsuit in France; T-Mobile CEO promotion: Deutsche Telekom

  • Big Blue expands its Second Life [Silicon.com]
    “IBM is ramping up its push into virtual worlds with an investment of roughly $10m over the next 12 months, including an expanded presence within the popular 3D online universe Second Life.“

  • Google faces legal challenges over video copyright [CNet]
    “A report on the Online Media Daily site said the lawsuit, which was filed in France, is seeking $193,000. It is related to a documentary video that appeared on Google Video, the media industry site said.“

  • T-Mobile chief to be Deutsche Telekom leader [Seattle Times]
    “Deutsche Telekom, Europe’s biggest phone company, is poised to name Rene Obermann as chief executive after Kai-Uwe Ricke stepped down Sunday, said German media and a person with knowledge of the plans.“

  • Yahoo planning a 180 on Yahoo 360 [ZDNet blog]
    “We are absolutely interested in blogging, and we hope five years from now to be a major player in that space. We will look at acquisitions.“

Nov 13, 2006 | By Nuno

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