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The International Herald Tribune
IHT.com Tech Alert


Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Sarin leaves Vodafone after 5 turbulent years
Arun Sarin will be replaced by Vittorio Colao, the deputy chief executive of Vodafone, who said he would continue the push to expand into Asia and Africa.

Mexico finds medium sends wrong message
The national anthropology institute oversees a vast collection of pyramids, shrines and other attractions, all more than a century old. It also rejects anything seen as exploiting a historical artifact's dignity.

Deutsche Telekom spying admission triggers debate
The German company said it had tracked thousands of phone calls to identify the source of leaks to the news media about the company's internal affairs.

MTN search for partner could face obstacles from U.S.
The South African mobile phone operator MTN Group could still face obstacles to any deal from an unlikely corner: U.S. regulators, who prevent American companies from facilitating business in Iran.

Infineon CEO to leave over differences with board
Peter Bauer will take over for Wolfgang Ziebart at the troubled chip maker and implement a program to cut costs and increase margins.

Mozilla fires first salvo in next wave of browsers
Mozilla's latest version of the upstart browser will feature a few tricks that could change the way people organize and find the Web sites they visit most frequently.

In search battle, Microsoft begins to think holistically
Microsoft said it would bring together most of its outlets for digital advertising under one umbrella brand.
- Microsoft to offer rewards for search users

British Web site puts focus on sports betting
A recent gambling scandal has many people in professional tennis calling for a global anti-corruption body for sport, to run along the lines of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

In Oprahland, troubling signs of dissatisfaction
Oprah Winfrey is still the queen of media, but her crown is beginning to look a bit tarnished. Yet despite declining ratings, she is still planning to expand her media empire with OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.

Teen editor and MTV star defends news that's fit for print
Amanda Lorber, the focus of the reality show "The Paper," came in for particularly rough treatment but maintained an undying passion for the medium.

Warner tries new tactic to revive DVD sales
Faced with a decline in DVD sales, Warner Brothers is planning an unusual effort around its upcoming film, "Watchmen": the director, Zack Snyder, is making a related picture exclusively for DVD.

For father of Donkey Kong and the Wii, fun is a serious business
Even as he has become the world's most famous and influential video-game designer, Shigeru Miyamoto still approaches his work at Nintendo like a humble craftsman, not as the celebrity he is to gamers around the world.



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