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The launch event for News Corp.’s highly touted online newspaper designed for the iPad apparently featured more than just the latest stories out of Egypt. The publication was unveiled on an unreleased version of the iPad featuring dual front- and rear-facing cameras.

Continue reading New iPad Prototype Makes Sly Appearance at News Corp.’s ‘Daily’ Launch

New iPad Prototype Makes Sly Appearance at News Corp.’s ‘Daily’ Launch originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:09:00.

Filed Under: Technology, Media, Apple, News Corp

News Corp. has launched The Daily, a newspaper specifically designed for the Apple iPad and other tablet computers. The e-paper’s premier edition has attracted kudos for visuals, but mixed reviews on content. The burning question: Will it attract paying readers?

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News Corp. Launches Newspaper for Tablet Computers originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:00:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Media, Apple, Verizon, News Corp

News Corp. more than doubled its earnings for the fiscal second quarter, the company announced Wednesday. Part of the gain comes from a settlement charge a year earlier, which dampened year-ago earnings on a one-time basis. The company also is considering selling MySpace.

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News Corp. 2Q Earnings Double: Will Company Sell MySpace? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:30:00.

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News Corp and Apple have delayed the launch of The Daily, a digital newspaper for the iPad, which is intended to prove Rupert Murdoch’s that premium editorial content can be sold and can make money online.

Continue reading News Corp, Apple Delay Launch of iPad Newspaper, ‘The Daily’

News Corp, Apple Delay Launch of iPad Newspaper, ‘The Daily’ originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:40:00.

Filed Under: Technology, Apple, News Corp

Rupert Murdoch may face opposition from a higher power in his bid to take full control of British satellite TV provider BSkyB.

The Church of England said that it opposes News Corp.’s (NWS) plans for BSkyB, saying that such a deal would allow News Corp. to “dominate” the country’s media, The New York Times reported.

Ofcom, the British media regulator, is taking comment about the merger. Media…

Continue reading Church of England Opposes Murdoch Bid for BSkyB

Church of England Opposes Murdoch Bid for BSkyB originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:59:00.

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