Latest from Janet Babin

• May 22, 2006

  Happen to catch that Webisode?

  It's a phrase we're likely to hear a lot more of. As viewers embrace downloadable programming, advertisers are working to make sure they aren't left behind. Janet Babin reports.

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• May 12, 2006

  Kicking MySpace out of school

  The hugely popular social networking Web site MySpace has caught the attention of advertisers. But a lot of young people use it and that could get the attention of Congress. Janet Babin reports.

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• May 11, 2006

  Landline-osaurus?

  Verizon and other telecom companies are looking to sell portions of their vast network of phone lines as more consumers disconnect their landlines. Janet Babin reports.

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• May 10, 2006

  WB makes BitTorrent deal for movie downloads

  Warner Bros. will become the first major studio to distribute its films and TV shows over the Internet using peer-to-peer technology developed by BitTorrent. Until now, the program has been a popular tool for trading pirated files. Janet Babin reports.

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• Apr 11, 2006

  How to keep bio crops down on the farm?

  We've all heard about genetically modified corn and soybeans. But what about more experimental crops? Janet Babin reports on the challenge of keeping tabs on these test crops and ensuring that they stay separate from neighboring fields.

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• Apr 3, 2006

  And now, the ‘Blook’ prize

  The first Lulu Blooker awards are to be given out today to the best "blooks," or books based on blogs or websites. The awards are as much about generating a market for "blooks" as they are about recognizing outstanding content. Janet Babin reports.

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• Mar 31, 2006

  Surviving shrimp-boat operators are pulling in big profits

  Hurricane Katrina wiped out thousands of commercial shrimp boats. But just like the tale of Forrest Gump, the boats that survived the storm are making a killing. Janet Babin reports.

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• Mar 20, 2006

  More full rides at Stanford

  Stanford University's coffers are rich with tech royalties, enabling the school to expand its offering of free tuition to poor students. Janet Babin reports.

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• Mar 8, 2006

  The next tech wave

  You say you want a revolution . . . in technology. Well, you might not have to wait long. Thousands of tech visionaries gather in Germany today to introduce new breakthroughs in electronic gadgets. How about high definition TV on your cell phone? Janet Babin has more.

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• Mar 7, 2006

  Approaching the debt ceiling

  The Treasury Department attempts to slow the accumulation of federal red ink today by issuing $7 billion in quick-turnaround bonds. Janet Babin reports.

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