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Debate Continues on ICANN Internet Governance Role
ICANN, which is overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce, has weathered recommendations for a reduction of its role overseeing of the Internet.
ICANN Issues Warning on Domain Hijacking
ICANN has issued a warning that shows the tricks web bandits use to steal domains and what registrars and webmasters can do to protect websites.
Heat on Demand Launches
Deep Star Broadcasting Systems Inc. has announced the launch of its first adult video-on-demand service, Heat On Demand, featuring content from Michael Ninn, Simon Wolf Productions, Suze Randall, Private Media Group and Illicit Pictures.
Google, Others Bet on Power Line Broadband
Google has joined Goldman Sachs and the Hearst Corporation in investing a combined $100 million in a Maryland company’s scheme to deliver broadband over power lines.
Playboy Gambles on Poker Branding
Playboy Enterprises has entered a branding deal with Chris Moneymaker’s Moneymaker Gaming to lend its logo to several poker and casino-related products, the company announced today.
No Cybersquatting on .XXX, ICM Registry Says
Despite speculation in the media and on webmaster boards that the .XXX sponsored top-level domain could invite a wave of cybersquatting, Jason Hendeles, vice president of ICM Registry, told XBiz that his company has multiple measures in place to prevent such underhanded tactics.
Industry’s Image Makers Weigh In on Acrylic
Microsoft, in partnership with Hong Kong graphics company Creature House, has released a beta version of a manipulation program code named Acrylic, which is designed to compete with Adobe's Photoshop. But adult designers don't see it replacing the tried-and-true Photoshop any time soon.
Porn Spam on the Rise and Getting More Extreme
The volume of spam emails containing adult-oriented material nearly tripled in May, according to research from security software maker Clearswift, and the subject matter is getting more offensive, critics have complained.
U.S. Court Reverses Decision on Ohio Strip Club
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a 2003 decision deeming an Ohio town’s restrictions on local strip clubs unconstitutional, sending the case back to U.S. District Court.
Microsoft Pins Spam Suit on German Company
Microsoft filed suit this week against an unnamed company for sending millions of spam emails advertising online adult sites. The company, based in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, runs a network of companies in Ukraine and the United States.
Employers Clamping Down on Adult Internet Activity
Ninety percent of the largest U.S. companies now have formal computer usage policies in place and regularly monitor what employees view while at work, according to research firm Delta Consulting.
U.S. Justices May Decide File-Sharing Case on Thursday
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide the outcome of the Metro Goldwyn Mayer vs. Grokster file-sharing case on Thursday unless it pushes the ruling into the next session.
Retailer Liable for Calif. Sales Tax on Internet Sales
A little-noticed California legal opinion may impact online retailers in a very big way — by forcing them to pay sales tax for products sold to state residents.
Cybernet Expo Draws a Crowd, Touches on Hot Topics
With an estimated turnout of about 700 webmasters at San Diego's Shelter Pointe Hotel, the eighth annual Cybernet Expo ran its course this week with a kickoff on June 12 and a final day Wednesday with a Free Speech Coalition meeting discussing the revised 2257 record-keeping regulations.
White House Mum on Dinner With Carey, Kulkis
Despite widespread press coverage of Mark Kulkis' and Mary Carey's inclusion at a presidential fund-raiser, the White House has refused to comment on the commingling of adult industry pros and Republican bigwigs.
Full On Video Announces "Reloaded" Release
LOS ANGELES – Full On Video, a provider of leased full-length movies for download or streaming, has announced its debut of Full On Video "Reloaded" slated for June 15, 2005.
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ASACP Clarifies Its Neutral Position on .XXX
LOS ANGELES - The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) has issued a statement about how the organization neither approves nor disapproves of .xxx.
Macromedia Jumps On Java Alternative
Graphics giant Macromedia has signed on to begin producing software with the development tool Eclipse, an open source platform based on Java.
Video-X-Pix Releases ‘Golden Age’ Titles on DVD
Video-X-Pix has brought three classic adult movies to DVD for the first time with the releases of “A Taste of Pink,” “Time to Love” and “The Young Starlets,” currently in stores.