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The XBIZ Weekly Tech Roundup
Every Thursday, XBIZ offers adult webmasters a roundup of the latest news and innovations from the world of technology, online and offline.
Cell Erotica in the U.S.
According to Juniper's recent mobile media report, the market for mobile adult entertainment will be worth almost $3.5 billion worldwide by 2010 — and much of the demand will continue to come from Western Europe, where Juniper predicted that mobile adult profits will increase from $775 million in 2007 to $1.5 billion in 2012.
Raymond Empire Goes to Granddaughter
The porn and property empire of the late Paul Raymond, estimated by some to be worth billions, is set to pass on to his 22-year-old granddaughter, making her one of the richest women in Britain.
German Court: Arcor Does Not Have to Block Google, YouPorn
A German court recently threw out a petition filed by Huch Medien GmbH, the company that owns and operates AmateurStar.de, asking the court to force the German ISP Arcor to Google.de and Google.com in order to prevent the display of adult images without age verification.
XBIZ Launches GLBT Brand and News Portal
XBIZ is pleased to announce the launch of news portal XBIZ GLBT at glbt.xbiz.com. Created with the mission to best inform and educate members of the GLBT business community, the new portal provides timely and comprehensive coverage of both the video and online sectors as they relate to the GLBT industry.
The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up
The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.
XBIZ Summer ’08 Registration Now Open; PussyCash Signs As Exclusive Sponsor
XBIZ is pleased to announce that registration for the highly anticipated XBIZ Summer Forum ’08 is officially open, and that affiliate program PussyCash has signed on as the exclusive registration sponsor.
What's the Skinny on HD Porn?
Times were different when Norma Desmond uttered the immortal line "I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille" in "Sunset Boulevard"; the film, lighting and makeup were kinder, giving actors an ethereal, golden glow.
Who Critiques The Critics?
The review site market segment has grown rapidly in recent years and during a recent conversation, one paysite whose site I asked to review, said rhetorically: "I always wonder who critiques the critics."
The Modern Minibar: Alcohol, Chocolates and Sex Toys
A new boutique hotel on the northwest coast of England is the latest in an increasing number of upscale inns to include sexual aids and novelties alongside the usual overpriced goodies found in the minibar.
Buzz of the Future
Innovation drives technology — hybrid cars, paper-thin laptops, robotic vacuum cleaners — and in the past few years, sex product manufacturers have been sharing the wheel with their mainstream counterparts.
St. Pauli's Oldest Brothel Closes
Even the world's oldest profession is falling on hard times, as evidenced by the announcement this week of the closing of Hamburg's oldest bordello, located in the city's famous red-light district.
Directors Get Techie
When I first started seriously shooting in adult back in 1997, the hot camera at the moment was the Sony VX1000. It was small and easy to use. I don’t recall seeing any other equipment on set.
What's Good for the Goose is Good For…Google
Under the German Telemedia Act, websites that offer content deemed “harmful to minors” must conform to age verification protocols established by the German government, or risk being blocked by German ISPs by order of the court.
The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up
The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.
Memphis Monroe Makes Editorial Debut in March Issue of XBIZ Premiere
XBIZ Awards Performer of the Year nominee Memphis Monroe made her editorial debut in the March issue of XBIZ Premiere magazine. The Kentucky native penned an article about the importance of star power.
Under the Radar: Girls
Each year hundreds of girls enter the adult business with more than visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads. They want to make money, for sure, but many are also in search of something even more elusive: fame.
Juniper Predicts Threefold Increase in Mobile Entertainment Revenue by 2012
A report issued in January by U.K.-based market research firm Juniper Research assesses the mobile entertainment market through 2012, and concludes that there will be significant growth during that period.
Marc Bell XBIZ Keynote Available for Viewing Online
The video of the keynote address by Penthouse CEO Marc Bell at last month's XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference is now available for viewing on the conference website.