British media organizations look to U.S. market and beyond
With Americans seemingly developing a taste for news with a Fleet Street twist, British papers are stepping up their efforts to court American readers and advertisers, expanding their coverage of U.S. politics and culture.

Can Susan Decker fire up Yahoo as its new president?
Despite industry plaudits, she faces a major challenge as the company works to emerge from the shadow of Google.

Warner Music and Sony BMG start digital music venture in Russia
The two record companies joined with the billionaire Len Blavatnik on Thursday in announcing the creation of a digital music venture in Russia to sell products in one of the world's biggest markets for pirated content.
- Sony chairman promises a shift from recovery to growth
- PlayStation architect leaving Sony

Top executives defend the use of a slow wireless data network for the iPhone
Early reviews of the iPhone have faulted the slower network because it will limit the wireless computer's greatest strength - making the Internet easily accessible on the go.
- Frenzy for iPhones starts in U.S.
- Does the iPhone have 'It'? Early signs are good

Proposed accord would give Murdoch broad power over editorial staffing at The Wall Street Journal
An independent board set up under the proposed agreement would not have veto rights over News Corp.'s choices for top editors at the newspaper and at Dow Jones Newswires.

Bear Stearns fund chief struggles to fend off the 'hordes'
As two hedge funds backed by subprime mortgage assets teeter near collapse, their manager finds time to reflect.

EU telecommunications chief favors European mobile TV standard
The telecommunications chief of the European Union, Viviane Reding, said Thursday that she would favor the European mobile television broadcasting standard over U.S. and South Korean rivals when the Commission decides next month which to back.

Who really makes the iPod?
Strictly speaking, it isn't Apple. The company outsources the entire manufacture of the device to a number of Asian enterprises, among them Asustek, Inventec Appliances and Foxconn.

Apple leaves accessory makers in the dark
Secrecy at Apple over the iPhone's specifications created huge challenges for companies designing accessories for the gadget.
- Who really makes the iPod?
- A FAQ on what the iPhone has and what it lacks
- Does the iPhone have 'It'? Early signs are good
- SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: iPhone launch
- Customers line up for Apple's iPhone days before Friday's launch
- Apple iPhone expected to drive mobile phone industry toward fancier touch screens
- Without wireless downloads, iPhone may not rock music industry

Nielsen acquires cellphone data researcher
The ratings company Nielsen has acquired Telephia, based in San Francisco, to expand its capacity to track media consumption via cellphones.