A judge issues a preliminary injunction blocking the sale of RealDVD, a software application that allows consumers to copy DVDs to a computer’s hard drive.

The six big motion picture studios Tuesday won a major legal victory against DVD copying.

The White House launches an online ‘reality check’ to fight ‘myths’ about Democrats’ legislation. Republicans say the site is full of errors and worse.

President Obama and his allies in the healthcare debate began moving more forcefully Monday to rebut what they said was “misinformation” spread by opponents of the legislation and to spotlight the disruptive nature of protests at town halls held by lawmakers.

‘I am not happy . . . but it is good that I get famous,’ Georgian Cyxymu says of the onslaught that brought down Twitter and crippled Facebook and other online services.

The massive cyber attack last week that security experts said was aimed at silencing a single blogger in the country of Georgia instead made him a global celebrity.

Hackers also hit Facebook and other pages related to Cyxymu, a blogger in the nation of Georgia who lashes out online against Russia, which has waged battles with Georgia over disputed territory.

The cyber attack that brought down Twitter for several hours Thursday was aimed at a single blogger in the country of Georgia, according to Facebook, which was also targeted in the attack.

The included ear buds are substandard, negating the promised sound upgrade, and reception inside buildings is hit-or-miss.

HD Radio, introduced amid much hype in 2004 as a way to digitally improve the sound of FM and AM stations, has never much caught the ears of U.S. radio listeners.

Activision, saying it still owned the rights, had sued to prevent Electronic Arts from releasing the title, developed by Double Fine. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Activision Blizzard Inc. has given up on its effort to block competitor Electronic Arts Inc. from releasing the heavy-metal music game Brutal Legend, which stars Jack Black.

The video game maker, while reporting second-quarter results and giving its forecast for the year, says the top titles will draw retailers and buyers, while lesser-known games will be shunned.

To predict what will happen in the video game business this holiday season, just look at last year.

The included ear buds are substandard, negating the promised sound upgrade, and reception inside buildings is hit-or-miss.

HD Radio, introduced amid much hype in 2004 as a way to digitally improve the sound of FM and AM stations, has never much caught the ears of U.S. radio listeners.

Defense Department officials will study how best to use social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter while protecting military computers and sensitive information.

The burning question in the hallways of the Pentagon on Tuesday was: Will Adm. Michael G. Mullen have to take down his Facebook page and stop tweeting?

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says the September meeting will lead to ‘concrete steps’ to prevent accidents — possibly education and awareness campaigns to reinforce legislative efforts.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced plans Tuesday to convene a national summit to study texting while driving and other behaviors that take drivers’ focus off the roads.