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Video controversy and YouTube's bottom line
Heidi N. Moore Sep 12, 2012
The recent attacks on and killings of Americans in Libya over a YouTube video raises questions about the video site, freedom of speech and corporate ethics.
Amid protests over film, U.S. ambassador to Libya killed
David Gura Sep 12, 2012
The U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other diplomats have been killed in protests in Benghazi. Religious extremists stormed the U.S. consulate there. A controversial anti-Islamic video, posted on YouTube, was the catalyst for the attack. That has put YouTube and it's owner Google in an uncomfortable position.
Louisiana lumber firm counts Libya as its top customer
Kate Archer Kent Aug 20, 2012
Libya is expected to grow as a market for U.S. exports, but a small timber company in Louisiana has been relying on Libyan customers for years.
Comedy giant Walter Latham on why YouTube is the future
Kai Ryssdal Aug 15, 2012
The comedy mogul who created "The Original Kings of Comedy" was recently one of four African Americans selected to partner with YouTube. He said his plan is to become the "better version of BET...but for the web."
Report: People don't retweet candidates on the economy
John Moe Aug 15, 2012
But they do retweet them on anything else. Social media research indicates that voters might be in the mood for a broader discussion.
Google, Apple rivalry heats up over YouTube
John Moe Aug 7, 2012
Apple has announced that Google's YouTube Application won't be included in the next version of software for the iPhone and iPad. YouTube has been a core app since the iPhone debuted in 2007.
Cat videos find a place of homage: A film festival
Stacey Vanek Smith Jul 11, 2012
Cat videos are much more than LOL clips that cubicle dwellers email to each other. In going viral, they're eating up companies' bandwidth.
A newer, tinier iPad is said to be on the way
John Moe Jul 6, 2012
Apple looks to compete with Microsoft's and Google's smaller tablet models. Also, Google builds a robot brain that becomes keen on cat videos, and women post unflattering pictures of each other on Facebook.
Olympics to be broadcast on YouTube
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jun 8, 2012
The International Olympic Committee will provide live web coverage of the London games this summer to nations in Asia and Africa. If the online feed catches on, a television network might be interested in paying for future international rights.
Libya's economy facing big challenges
Reese Erlich May 28, 2012
Libya has delayed its elections in June. The political instability is creating economic uncertainty.
