County withdraws search warrant used to search house of Gizmodo editor

In a dispute over the iPhone prototype, law enforcement has withdrawn a search warrant and Gizmodo has agreed to provide specific information over how they obtained the prototype without Apple’s permission. -db County withdraws search warrant used to search house of Gizmodo editor http://www.rcfp.org/newsitems/index.php?i=11495 Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press July 22, 2010 By [...]

Digital rights foundation claims warrant in Gizmodo case violated California law

According to the Electronic Freedom Foundationn, an examination of the search warrant affidavit that sanctioned the invasion of an Gizmodo’s house last month shows that the warrant should never have been issued in that California law does not allow for suspending a reporter’s testimonial privilege unless another constitutional right is in play. Click on the [...]

Prosecutors claim disclosure in Gizmodo/iPhone case would compromise informants’ identity

Prosecutors investigating Gizmodo’s acquiring a prototype iPhone say  that to protect the identity of informants it was necessary to deny news outlets access to the search warrant affidavit that led to confiscation of an editor’s computers in his home. -db Wired May 10, 2010 By David Kravets California prosecutors investigating Gizmodo’s purchase of a prototype [...]

Judge defers on media request to unseal search warrant affidavit in flap over iPhone

A San Mateo County judge declined to decide a request by news organizations to unseal a search warrant affidavit to learn the justification for a police search of a Gizmodo eitor’s home for records about how he obtained an iPhone prototype. Judge indicates case should be heard by judge who OK’s warrant-db CNET News May [...]

Gawker lawyers try to invoke shield law in police seizure of computers at editor’s house

The furor continues over tech blog Gizmodo’s acquisition of a next-generation iPhone which it bought from someone who found it in a bar in Redwood City. To find out how Gizmodo got the iPhone, police seized the computers of an editor for Gawker, Gizmodo’s parent company. Gawker hired a First Amendment lawyer to fight the [...]

Major newspaper publisher plans apps to tap lucrative market on tech gadgets

The Hearst Corp. is developing software applications for use on iPhone to provide information on sports, celebrities and other popular topics. -db Wall Street Journal March 12, 2010 By Shira Ovide At Hearst Corp., a handful of employees are cranking out what the media company hopes will add up to the next big thing. Hearst, [...]

Mobile apps set to promote government transparency

A MediaShift blogger says that the smartphone app is allowing savvy politicians to communicate their platforms, generate support for their positions, get out the vote and raise money.  New apps are also expected to allow citizens greater access to government records. -db MediaShift Commentary February 25, 2010 By Steven Davy The importance of social media [...]

Apple bans apps with adult content

Concerned about keeping the content of apps appropriate for the large number of children and teenagers using iPod Touch and expected to buy the new iPad due soon, Apple has responded to parents’ complaints and removed certain apps from its App Store. -db The New York Times February 23, 2010 By Jenna Wortham Apple has [...]