Category: Media Industry, Technology Author : Steven Hodson Posted: December 3, 2008
Tags : cnn, Miles O'Brien, technology
Miles O’Brien might have been irriating some times to watch as he reported on things like NASA, technology and science but I always like watching his reports. It was nice to be able to get some tech news; or at least tech angles, mixed in with the rest of the disaster news that CNN loves to pump out.
Unfortunately though the head honcho’s at CNN have decided that technology related stuff is news worthy enough to merit its own news division. As MediaBistro is reporting Miles O’Brien is leaving CNN and they are shutting down its science, environment, space and technology unit
O’Brien’s departure comes as the network dismantles its science, space, environment and technology unit in Atlanta. That includes O’Brien as well as six producers. O’Brien has been CNN’s chief technology and environment correspondent since being replaced as anchor of American Morning in April 2007.
Personally I am really sorry to see this happen and I think it is really short-sighted of CNN to integrate the science and tech into their general editorial schedule. As we move forward in an increasingly tech oriented world and the environment is becoming even more of an issue not having a specific focus on them is disappointing.
Dec 3, 2008
Didn't CNN pioneer the interview via hologram? This is surprising in many ways. President-elect Obama is now addressing the nation on YouTube and people worldwide are providing emergency updates and news briefs via Twitter. As you noted, the world (literally, citizens of any country) is integrating technology and exploring its capabilities; with the fundamental goal of improving society and connecting us to a better tomorrow.
Obama once gave a speech titled, “Energy Independence and the Safety of Our Planet.” Seems like there should be a news division dedicated to keeping the public informed of this pursuit. Maybe that sonic boom from the space shuttle this week was just an echo from CNN HQ.
Dec 3, 2008
Didn't CNN pioneer the interview via hologram? This is surprising in many ways. President-elect Obama is now addressing the nation on YouTube and people worldwide are providing emergency updates and news briefs via Twitter. As you noted, the world (literally, citizens of any country) is integrating technology and exploring its capabilities; with the fundamental goal of improving society and connecting us to a better tomorrow.
Obama once gave a speech titled, “Energy Independence and the Safety of Our Planet.” Seems like there should be a news division dedicated to keeping the public informed of this pursuit. Maybe that sonic boom from the space shuttle this week was just an echo from CNN HQ.
Dec 4, 2008
But, hey, less competition for fellows like you, huh?
Feb 7, 2009
Where is the investment in “journalism”, hmmm? We here about needing to pay for news – but, how is it defined? We all compete against “free”
Mar 4, 2009
Here's the official link to the Obama-Biden “New Energy for America” plan: thehttp://my.barackobama.com/page/thought/newenergy