links for 2008-03-28

• AT&T to offer Qualcomm service to broadcast live video to mobilesUS mobile firm AT&T in May plans to begin offering a long-awaited mobile-TV service, using a Qualcomm network called MediaFlo that broadcasts live video to cellphones. Source: Wall Street Journal
• Child internet safety plans under fire over game censorsThe government yesterday backed an ambitious blueprint by the TV psychologist Dr Tanya Byron to improve child safety online, but immediately faced a backlash over plans to introduce cinema-style ratings for video games. Source: Guardian
• The Friday interview: Brent HobermanThe dotcom hero hopes his latest website, MyDeco, will do for furnishings what Lastminute did for holidays. Source: Guardian
• Brits go online while watching TV. Duh.Blinkx research showed that nearly 70 percent of online British adults who watch television go online at the same time. Source: TechCrunch UK
• Celebrity gossip site TMZ launches WAP siteTMZ is expanding into the mobile space with an ad-supported, cross-carrier, standalone WAP site which will offer a heavy concentration of video and breaking news. Source: mocoNews
• Guardian denies cull of older staffThe parent company of The Guardian is not ditching experienced print journalists in favour of web-savvy younger staff, according to the paper's managing editor. Source: Press Gazette
• Apple developing full-fledged digital lifestyle fitness companionThe electronics maker is developing a digital fitness companion system based around its iPhone and iPod touch players aimed at encouraging more healthy lifestyles. Source: AppleInsider
• Amazon muscles in print-on-demandAmazon has announced that it will only sell print-on-demand books printed by its own print-on-demand service BookSurge. Source: TechCrunch
• Microsoft's alternate board slate for Yahoo is all sewn upMicrosoft does have an alternate board lined up and the people chosen for it have agreed to serve if called upon to do so - we have confirmed this with a member of the alternate board. Source: TechCrunch
• Multiple language support on craigslistCraigslist introduces five new versions including Italian and French. Source: craignewmark
• Street View now in Google Maps APIGoogle Maps has added Street View to its API, enabling the hundreds of mashups created using the tool to now include street level photos from the ever increasing number of cities that Google has added over the past few months. Source: Mashable
• China law could impede Microsoft deal for YahooMicrosoft's hostile-takeover attempt against Yahoo may encounter an unexpected hurdle in August after a Chinese antimonopoly law takes effect that will extend the nation's economic influence far beyond its borders. Source: New York Times
• Wikipedia receives $500,000 from another VCFounder Jimmy Wales's dalliances with other venture capitalists have cast a shadow over every dollar the organisation receives. Source: Valleywag
• BBC responds to the Byron ReviewIn a recent talk about the review process, Dr Byron, mentioned protecting kids against the 3 Cs: inappropriate content, contact and conduct. It's a good framework and something we take very seriously. Source: BBC Internet Blog
• Privacy isn't Phorm's biggest problemAfter listening to Phorm, privacy violations are less of a worry than the company's business perspective. Source: GigaOM
• Google's paid clicks continue to slideA comScore report suggests paid clicks dropped 3 percent sequentially in February, forcing Google's share price down further. Source: Wired