Articles by: Michael Geist

Two Perspectives on Bev Oda

With Bev Oda likely on the way out as Canadian Heritage Minister in a cabinet shuffle next week, the Globe and Toronto Star offer strikingly different perspectives on her performance.

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August 10, 2007 1 comment News

Universal Music to Test DRM-Free Music

Universal Music, the world's largest music label, has announced that it will "test" DRM-free music for the remainder of 2007. The music will not be offered DRM-free though Apple iTunes, however.

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August 10, 2007 Comments are Disabled News

Pearl Jam Concert Cuts Raise Net Neutrality Concerns

The rock group Pearl Jam is raising concerns about AT&T cutting out some comments about George Bush during a webcast of a weekend concert. The band registers its frustration with the censored version of the concert and notes that it highlights the need for net neutrality legislation. Update: Video version […]

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August 8, 2007 8 comments News

Pearl Jam Concert Cuts Raise Net Neutrality Concerns

The rock group Pearl Jam is raising concerns about AT&T cutting out some comments about George Bush during a webcast of a weekend concert. The band registers its frustration with the censored version of the concert and notes that it highlights the need for net neutrality legislation. Update: Video version […]

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August 8, 2007 Comments are Disabled Neutrality

Man Acquitted on Blog Threats to the Prime Minister

Canwest reports that an Alberta man has been acquitted of posting death threats against Prime Minister Stephen Harper on his blog.

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August 8, 2007 Comments are Disabled News