IP Media Monitor: AOD - articles

Streaming media pioneer joins Redback

Jim Duffy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Redback Networks this week said it named streaming media pioneer Alan Lippman as chief video architect and director of technology planning.

Free Content Dominates Video Downloads

ALEX MINDLIN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

More than four times as many households downloaded videos from file-sharing networks as they did from centralized services like iTunes in the third quarter of 2006.

The rise of technology addiction

bbc — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The seemingly exponential growth of portable technology has sparked fears that people are becoming addicted or swamped by gadgets and their uses.

Can an iPod bring down your company?

Cara Garretson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The recent buzz about security threats posed by iPods to corporations has reinforced the need for IT managers to treat these devices like any other removable media that employees with malicious intent can use to extract sensitive data.

Shooting massacre at Virginia Tech

Network World staff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

At least 32 people are dead as the result of a lone gunman opening fire on a dorm and classroom at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., according to news reports . The gunman is among the dead, though it wasn't immediately clear whether he killed himself.

Should Apple secure its iPods?

Cara Garretson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Few corporations are likely to ban iPods in the workplace , but whether Apple and other manufacturers of MP3 players shoulder some responsibility to add security to their devices -- and how effective that security would be - is a growing debate.

A Virtual Ad Agency for Online Radio

ELIZABETH OLSON — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AS more people listen to the radio over the Internet, radio stations have been looking to generate new advertising revenue from the medium. A start-up company, TargetSpot, is trying to turn this nascent field into a viable business, and CBS Radio is its first customer.

Six new facts about the iPhone

Mike Elgan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The iPhone dominated the news this week after two events provided new and rare details about the most hotly anticipated tech product since the original Macintosh computer in 1984.

The Record Industry's Decline

Brian Hiatt and Evan Serpick — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Record sales are tanking, and there's no hope in sight: How it all went wrong

The Fall of the Record Business: What Next?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Music industry and online music executives speculate what's going to happen next in the music business.

IPhone may struggle out of the gate

Jim Duffy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Apple iPhone may initially struggle to find a mass market, according to a Dallas-based research firm.

EU OKs Flash Memory Merger

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Intel and STMicroelectronics will spin off and combine their flash memory units.

Size Matters: Major UK Mags, 'Other' Media to Compare Audience Sizes Side-by-Side

MARKETING JOBS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Magazine audiences for print, online and events will be listed together for what is allegedly the first time ever in this week's Audit Bureau of Circulations release. The Guardian reports that the...

NBC Making a Clean Start in a House of Mixed Media

BROOKS BARNES — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

After it bought the Web site iVillage.com last year, NBC Universal bragged that it had landed a digital darling. But few people are boasting about iVillage now.

Regulator in Europe Proposes a Superagency to Wield Power Over Its Phone Markets

KEVIN J. O'BRIEN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The European Commission is weighing a plan that could force some former phone monopolies in Europe to open their networks to greater competition.

Artist, promote thyself

Jenn Abelson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A full-time career in music seemed unlikely for Chris O'Brien, or at least one that would pay the bills.

AT&T admits it censored other bands

Marguerite Reardon — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: AT&T has apparently deleted portions of other bands' performances, the company admitted.

Facebook Source Code Leaked to Internet

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Social networking site says the leak didn't compromise user data.

Wired's How To Wiki: Free Your Music From Your IPod

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Here's how to liberate your tunes from the little white box.

Beheading and Shooting by Russian Neo-Nazis on Video

C. J. CHIVERS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The video appeared on several Russian ultranationalist Web sites with a note from a previously unknown organization calling itself the National-Socialist Party of Russia.

They've Just Got to Get a Message to You

JEFF LEEDS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

For music fans, the modern mobile phone - equipped with camera, Internet access and more - has become as important an accessory as an all-access wristband.

Sonus, Sirius bring Stern, Playboy to homes

Paul Bond — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Sirius Satellite Radio -- more popular in automobiles than in living rooms -- is making it easier to get Howard Stern, along with dozens of commercial-free channels, on home-based radios.

Apple to sell Lennon solo works on iTunes

Sue Zeidler — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Inc said on Tuesday it would offer the entire solo catalog of John Lennon on iTunes in its second such deal with one of the Beatles, who have been among the highest-profile holdouts to put tunes online.

Disney Promises Themed iPod Speakers, TVs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Now the kids can look forward to Disney-themed iPod speaker docks and LCD TVs.

Duet for Elvis and daughter Lisa Marie

Peter Kramer — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A new video of Lisa Marie Presley singing In the Ghetto, accompanied by her late father, Elvis Presley, will be posted Friday ...

UK Teens Spend 34 Hours a Week Online

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Young people in the UK spend 34 hours online each week, with 80 percent of 16-24-year-old Brits logging on to the internet daily, writes PublicTechnology, citing UK-related findings from a...

Cars in '08 to be most wired ever

Laura Burstein — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Bluetooth, digital music player support, and navigation will come standard on a record number of consumer cars next year.

Podcast: Teen finds success with MyYearbook.com

CNET News.com Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Tech companies want FCC to open up unused wireless spectrum; MyYearbook.com co-founder is 17; and CNET Labs tests Windows applications on Intel-based Macs.

New iPhone apps push the EDGE Network

Kevin Ho — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Facebook and Meebo introduced iPhone apps, do they work?

Philips plays the middle man with home audio lineup

Erica Ogg — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The electronics maker will have Bluetooth-enabled stereo systems and a variety of iPod docking stations coming next month.

Ribbit to bring voice to Web developers

Martin LaMonica — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: A start-up this week showed off its "Phone Component" that will let users click on a number to make Internet calls. A beta is due in October.

Watermarking to replace DRM?

Matt Rosoff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Watermarking is the process of inserting data into audio files that lets content owners trace their path. Universal's DRM-free experiment will feature watermarked files, and Microsoft recently licensed watermarking technology to a start-up company. Could

A Cellphone for Those With a Modest Need to Send Messages

JOHN BIGGS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Samsung Blast is intended for people who need a little e-mail, a little instant messaging and not much else.

A Dock That Links an iPod to the Devices That Entertain You at Home

ROY FURCHGOTT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Denon ASD-3W lets users attach an iPod to a sound system, operate the iPod with a remote and see its menus on a TV screen.

EMusic Sells 150 Million Downloads

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The independent online music retailer claims the number two spot behind Apple's iTunes Store in terms of volume.

Weird, Scary and Bizarre iPhone Tales

Get a load of these wacky iPhone stories! — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Get a load of these wacky iPhone stories!

Sirius Available To Sonos Player Users

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sonos and Sirius have inked a deal to put the satellite station's programming on the Sonos music player, reports BusinessWeek. Users of the Sonos ZonePlayer can now download software that gives them...

The Lede Blog: The Compact Disc Turns 25

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

What's the life expectancy of a recorded music format? History says, about 30 years.

Novelties: When a Television Is Suitable for Framing

ANNE EISENBERG — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

For people who dislike the appearance of a blank TV screen, aesthetic ways to camouflage that huge L.C.D. or plasma panel are on the market.

For some bands, a greatest-hits release isn't the greatest move

Jake Coyle — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A side effect of today's fractured, tumultuous music industry is the fluctuating meaning of the greatest-hits album.

European Legal Circles Await Ruling by Top Appeals Court on Microsoft

KEVIN J. O'BRIEN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Europe's top appeals court will announce its decision Sept. 17 on Microsoft's appeal of Europe's largest antitrust case ever.

Are Digital Music Watermarks a Blessing or a Curse?

Eliot Van Buskirk — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The major labels seem to be willing to abandon digital rights management. Now Apple is embedding EMI files with the buyer's name and e-mail and Universal's "open" MP3s are watermarked. The new models could be good for consumers if done right.

Bits: A Fourth Way to Deliver TV to the Home

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Secretive Silicon Valley startup Building B gets funding and reveals plans to upend the television business.

Viacom's MTV and RealNetworks join forces: report

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Viacom Inc's MTV Networks is expected to on Tuesday announce plans to merge its online digital music offerings into a joint venture with music software company RealNetworks Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Sony Hints of Rolly Audio Player

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A teaser promotional campaign has begun in Japan for a new audio device called Rolly.

Technology you'll want to take to school

Mark Baard — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's that time again -- not only for pencils, books, and dirty looks, but for Facebooking, rating professors, and seeking out WiFi hot spots.

Where can you get DRM-free tracks?

Mike Snider — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Other sites selling online music free of digital-rights management (DRM) copy protection include:

Church gives away iTunes for attendance

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Last.FM Adds Video Features

MARKETING JOBS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Wired's Listening Post spotted a new capability by music site Last.FM that could very well make it the YouTube of music videos. Already allowing musicians to upload music videos in May, the new...

The real "High Fidelity" The little record store that could

Steve Guttenberg — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The Audiophiliac enthuses about his favorite local record shop, Future Legend.

MTV, RealNetworks to Mount Challenge Against iTunes

JEFF LEEDS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

MTV Networks said it would fold its floundering digital music service into a venture with RealNetworks, owner of the Rhapsody music subscription service.

Stones roll out late-era albums free of copy curbs

Paul Sexton — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Billboard) - London-based 7digital has become the first digital media delivery company to make EMI's Rolling Stones catalog available on MP3 with no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions.

MTV loses Urge, partners with Rhapsody

New service exclusive on Verizon Wireless — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

MTV Networks said it would abandon its Urge digital music store and instead roll it into RealNetworks Inc.'s Rhapsody subscription service

Startup Rolls out Speech Recognition Beta for Mobile Phones

speaking search queries. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Beta software from Vlingo lets users pull up local search results and maps by speaking search queries.

MTV, RealNetworks Merging Digital Music Stores?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Report says that MTV Networks and RealNetworks are merging their online music stores, companies won't comment but plan a press conference.

Condense Your Day With the Life-Hacking FAQK

Lore Sjberg — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Clever little tips and tricks to make your life easier, more efficient or more productive used to come packaged under the banner Hints From Heloise , but a new techy-sounding name makes it seem like a novel idea.

Wal-Mart Offers DRM-Free Music

The Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

New digital catalog includes thousands of songs and albums without copy-protection software.

Play iPod D.J., With Those Essential Scratching Sounds and Smooth Transitions From Song to Song

JOHN BIGGS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The iDJ2, available next month for $799, has a bright color screen and inputs for microphones and other analog audio devices.

Latest iPhone Update Boosts Wi-Fi Reception, Users Say

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

iPhone owners report that the latest software update for their smart device has significantly boosted its wireless reception.

Small Net broadcasters reject royalty offer

Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

WASHINGTON -- Some small Internet radio broadcasters are rejecting a new offer from a music industry group to pay discounted royalty rates for streaming music online through 2010.

Wired's How To Wiki: Create Your Own Ringtones

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Tired of having to choose between Rihanna and Young Jeezy for your phone? It's easy to create a ringtone that is a little more you and a lot less them.

VMWare: The Apple connection is tenuous

E-mail — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Q: Why is there so much hype around the initial public offering of VMWare?

Who needs more Cludr?

Elinor Mills — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Web directory is light on content and features.

Microsoft, Limelight strike online media deal

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Limelight Networks Inc and Microsoft Corp said on Thursday that they had entered into a technology agreement in which the Web content delivery company will help improve the reliability of the software maker's online services, such as video, music and games.

Is the future of cell phones 'voice-based'?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Imagine leaving your full-featured, pocket-size cell phone behind and carry only the earpiece from which you could at minimum make and receive phone calls. Columnist Mike ELgan says three recent trends make this possible and desirable.

Rock the iPod with an open-source upgrade

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Software project is developing firmware replacements for a growing list of portable media players, including Apple's iPod, so they can play higher-quality audio files.

Targus SoundUP Enhances iPod Sound

Targus announced the iPod SoundUP — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Targus announced the iPod SoundUP, a "high definition sound enhancer."

Could Google Apps Be Bad for Your Career?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Deploying Google Apps could be a "career-limiting move for enterprise architects," analysts say.

For some bands, the best-of times can be the worst

Story Highlights — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A side effect to today's fractured, tumultuous music industry is the fluctuating meaning of the greatest-hits album.

Who decides what's "classic rock"?

Matt Rosoff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

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Virtual World Radio Network unveiled at SLCC '07

Caroline McCarthy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: In an attempt to better organize the news coming out of Second Life, a new streaming radio station emerges to disseminate information about the oft-fragmented virtual world.

Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am shares solo "Songs"

Gary Graff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

DETROIT (Billboard) - When Interscope Geffen A&M chairman Jimmy Iovine suggested the idea of a solo album earlier this year, Black Eyed Peas leader will.i.am was caught off-guard.

Teenager unlocks iPhone's secret

Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The last summer before college is full of possibilities. George Hotz, a slight, curly-haired teenager in Glen Rock, N.J., spent it taking on two of the largest corporations in the US technology industry, and winning.

Music Industry Caps Webcaster Fees

DIBYA SARKAR — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SoundExchange says it will limit "per channel" fees to $50,000 a year for major internet radio companies streaming music on multiple channels. The ruling means large webcasters, such as Pandora Media and Time Warner's AOL face much higher payments than in the past.

iPhone Redux Streaming iPhone Music, the iPhone hack and no more bills

Kevin Ho — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: A few developments this week of note.

What would make you buy a new iPod?

Matt Rosoff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The rumor mill's buzzing about new iPod models apparently due to be introduced on September 5. How many more rabbits can Apple pull out of the hat?

The age of steampunk

Peter Bebergal — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

An inventor who goes by the name Datamancer has modified his laptop so that its popular qualities -- light, thin, resistant to falls -- are lost. But something even more wondrous has emerged. Datamancer's laptop is completely encased in mahogany-stained pine, like a Victorian music box, resting on clawed brass feet. Leather patches set with handmade brass tacks serve as ...

How to: Buy a Mobile Phone

Here's an overview of the technology now available — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Work doesn't stop just because you've left the office. If anything, you just multitask more. So it's critical to get a mobile phone that can work as hard as you do. Today's business handsets have made a massive evolutionary leap from the simple pocket talkers of yore, offering surprisingly effective...

Digital music services try to nibble away at Apple

Antony Bruno — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

DENVER (Billboard) - The digital music wars are entering a new phase.

UK Consumers More Connected: Web, Mobile Use Up; TV, Radio Use Down

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

UK consumers now spend 50 hours per week on the phone, surfing the internet, watching television or listening to the radio, according to the 2007 edition of Ofcom's annual "Communications Market...

Bits Blog: Secrets to Unlocking the iPhone

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

George Hotz, a New Jersey teenager, got most of the attention last week for hacking the iPhone, but at least one other group claims to have come up with a way of liberating Apple's popular gadget from AT&T's wireless network.

Controversial MP3 Site AllofMP3.com Plans to Reopen

Brian Heater — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Perhaps the most shocking thing about the reopening of Russian MP3 pirate site, Allofmp3.com, is the fact that it's take them more than a week to issue the statement after being acquitted of copyright infringement charges in a Russian court.

Lure of iPhone proves too strong for some in Vermont

Adam Silverman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

There's a digital ax hanging over John Canning's head, but he doesn't much care. He's too busy surfing the Internet, perusing ...

P2P just as Big in Asia as US and Europe

China's PPStream mascot — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

P2P file sharing is still bigger than ever. While the West's BitTorrent is responsible for anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of all traffic, file sharing is just as big in the East. In Japan, hundreds...

Will Internet Kill the Radio Star?

"Internet radio — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Unfortunately, for traditional radio operators, someone is touching that dial.

Podcast: Yahoo's stance on China suit

CNET News.com Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Layoffs at EarthLink, e-tickets for everyone, and is Yahoo taking human rights lightly?

Are drivers ready for high-tech onslaught?

Don Norman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Next year will be a model year of change as high-tech features spread from luxury models to entire lineups. But how much tech is too much?

New Norton AntiVirus and Internet Security Packages Announced

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Adds what Symantec calls "threat interceptor" defense to prevent execution of malicious code enabled through a drive-by download.

New Casio Cameras Sport YouTube Capture Mode

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Casio has introduced two new Exilim digital still cameras that can capture movies optimized for uploading to YouTube.

Recent Moves Mean Stepped-up Competition for iTunes

So far — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

So far, iTunes remains the undisputed king of the online arena, commanding more than 70 percent of digital sales.

Apple Sells More Than One in Six U.S. Laptops

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Jump in market share attributed to refreshes that both Apple laptop lines recently received.

Some Users Critical of Revamped Digg.com

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digg.com's updated home page allows users to see both news and video on a single page.

Beijing police will patrol Web virtually

E-mail — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Police in China's capital said Tuesday they will start patrolling the Web using animated beat officers that pop up on a user's ...

U.S. to Russia Allofmp3.com closes door on your WTO chances

Greg Sandoval — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Music site is due to make comeback and that may doom Russia's hopes of entering WTO this year.

Bits Blog: Apple Rumors -- Day 1

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple is announcing a big event at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 5. This is really short notice. It leaves us only 167 hours to wallow in rumors. What do we have so far? 1.IPods.

Apple to launch iTunes TV service in U.K.

Kate Holton — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Inc. will sell television programs in Britain via its iTunes store as part of its push to become a one-stop shop for digital entertainment, the U.S. company said on Wednesday.

Nokia wades into new music, gaming services

Tarmo Virki — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Nokia , the world's largest cell phone maker, unveiled an online music store, a gaming service and four new multimedia handsets in a move to take a greater share of consumer spending from mobile operators.

Nokia's multimedia plans show mobile users the door

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nokia unveils its lineup of new gaming and multimedia phones and says it has aggressive expectations for the new and updated devices.

OpenFM iPhone app Finds FM Frequencies

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

DLO has launched an iPhone application that lets you find open FM frequencies for your iPod or iPhone-compatible FM transmitter.

Wired Ethernet on its way out says Analyst

According to IT research firm the Burton Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

According to IT research firm the Burton Group, 802.11n will begin to erode the market for wired ethernet in two to three years.

Nokia Launches Multimedia Phones, Mobile Portal

The new Ovi portal offers online services — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The new Ovi portal offers online services, and a selection of new phones can play games and music.

Travel guidebook publishers add audio tours

TOP TRAVEL STORIES — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Now you can get information from Frommer's, the travel guidebook company, in a digital audio format. Destinations covered by ...

Apple shares rise on rumors of new iPod

Franklin Paul — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

(Reuters) Apple Inc shares rose more than 5% Wednesday on growing expectations that the company will announce a revamped line ...

EU Approves Flextronics Bid for US Rival

The Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- European Union antitrust regulators on Wednesday approved the acquisition of U.S.-based Solectron Corp. by Singapore's Flextronics International Ltd., saying the $3.6 billion deal did not pose any competition concerns.

Internet Radio Has a Future

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Ben Macklin, Senior Analyst

The iPhone at two months: It's all about the interface

Rivals all too often deliver clumsy hardware — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

To appreciate the iPhone after two months of use, you first have to consider what came before. Computerworld's Michael DeAgonia weighs in on how well the iPhone does its various tasks and where some improvements are still in order.

As Traffic Grows, P2P Vendors Seek Peace With ISPs

Michael Calore — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

An explosive growth in traffic leads some internet service providers to restrict users' bandwidth or to block peer-to-peer applications altogether. But P2P vendors say that's misguided: In cooperation with ISPs, they say, they can alleviate traffic problems.

Volkswagen and Apple discuss possible "iCar" project

E-mail — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

U.S. computer company Apple and German automaker Volkswagen are discussing the possibility of building an "iCar" which would ...

Yahoo reorganization commences: reports

John Letzing — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Yahoo Inc. has begun an anticipated reorganization by replacing its top sales executive, according to media reports Wednesday.

Podcast: Speculating on Apple's latest mystery announcement

CNET News.com Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple's latest mystery announcement, Vista's new attempt to catch on, and a slew of great new gadgets hit the stores.

NBC ends contract on shows with Apple's iTunes: report

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - NBC Universal has decided against renewing its contract to sell digital downloads of television shows on Apple Inc's iTunes after failing to come to an agreement on pricing, the New York Times reported in its online edition on Friday.

LG unveils iPhone-like 3G handset

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LG's new attempt at an 'iPhone killer' looks a lot like Apple's device but also supports 3G cellular data connections.

Internet Pipes Can't Keep up in YouTube Age

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Study warns that investment in network capacity may not keep up with increasing demands for bandwidth.

Keeping out-of-print CDs in circulation

David Weininger — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Ask any classical music enthusiast about a favorite piece, and sooner or later she'll start ticking off her favorite recordings thereof. This sort of semi-obsessive cataloging is part of the genre's lingua franca. Yet especially during the CD era it's become increasingly difficult to access the full richness of classical recording history. Major labels have become notorious for releasing a ...

NBC says deal with iTunes will end

Brooks Barnes — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NBC Universal, unable to come to an agreement with Apple on pricing, has decided not to renew its contract to sell digital downloads of television shows on iTunes.

Sony Ditches ATRAC, Connect Music Store

Michael Calore — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sony's decision to drop its ATRAC file format and shutter the Connect music store signals a radical departure for the electronics giant, which has tried for 15 years to market its proprietary file format as a viable competitor to MP3 and other digital music formats.

Gigs & Bytes:The Fame Game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

FameCast ramps up for a new season with three new stages, and showbiz heavyweights on its advisory board.

Thailand reopens YouTube access, but with limits

Anne Broache — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The government has agreed to unblock the popular video-sharing site after a flap involving videos mocking its king, saying YouTube has agreed in turn to block videos flagged as illegal.

Amazon.com to launch music service in September: report

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc has tentatively set a mid-September target for the launch of its music service, the New York Post reported in its online edition on Friday, citing sources familiar with the situation.

DRAM Finds Home in Cell Phones

Dynamic RAM is enjoying a boost in mobile devices — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Dynamic RAM is enjoying a boost in mobile devices, which are hungry for small, cool, power-efficient chips.

Fetish: Audio Masterwork, Porsche-Tuned Drill

08.21.07 — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Zeppelin iPod-speaker system is majestic to behold and does justice to any Jimmy Page riff. Plus, the Porsche Design P'7911 drill is as rad-looking as it is easy to maneuver.

IPod? Vending machines diversify

Roger Yu — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Airport vending machines aren't just for candy and sodas anymore.

Hacking iPhone

56 PDT Sun — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

iPhone only works with AT&T, right Well, not exactly.

Music exec says business model is 'done'

Greg Sandoval — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Rick Rubin, co-chairman of Columbia Records, holds out little hope for the music industry's recovery unless it's dramatically overhauled, according to reports.

The iPod is growing up

Tom Krazit — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If the rumors are true, and Apple releases an iPod with Mac OS, it will have developed an interesting little computer--not just a video player.

Live from Moscone Center with Apple Wednesday morning

Tom Krazit — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Check in with us Wednesday for live updates from San Francisco as Apple shows off new products.

Gizmodo Slips One By Apple

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's no secret that Apple has invited journalists to a special unveiling at its California headquarters this Wednesday. And if you believe the Mac rumor sites, the new products to be announced aren't much of a secret: new iPods that run a version of Mac OS X. The gadget blog Gizmodo.

New iPods to help Apple counter rivals

Scott Hillis — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc is expected to unveil new iPods this week, injecting fresh excitement into the product line at a time when defections by partners have shown cracks in its digital music dominance.

Microsoft games exec hints at iPhone rival

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A Microsoft executive indicated that it would make sense for the company to develop an iPhone competitor.

Report: No iPhone Unlock for You

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

One of the groups that claims it has developed an unlock hack for Apple's iPhone now says it will only offer the software to resellers, not to individuals.

Legendary Music Producer Says IPod Will Soon Be Obsolete

Adario Strange — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Rick Rubin, the pioneering music producer who worked with the Beastie Boys, Johnny Cash, Run DMC and Jay-Z, predicts the future of online music will be subscription-based -- and that the iPod, inexplicably, will be obsolete.

Cellphones get the 'all clear' at some hospitals

Robert Davis — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Anyone who has been inside a hospital probably has been cut off from relatives and colleagues because of a common rule: no cellphones. ...

DRAM finally finds a home in mobile phones

Dynamic RAM is enjoying a boost in mobile devices — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The rapid uptake of smartphones around the world has ensured the future of DRAM (dynamic RAM) in mobile handsets, where the chips are used in every unit shipped.

Boomers Still Rock the Radio Dial

Baby Boomers are steady radio listeners — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Listeners plan to stay tuned in.

Where Can You Find Guys Online?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Yo! Bro!

Apple shows up music industry once again

Greg Sandoval — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

At a time when music execs are buzzing about Rick Rubin's declaration that the industry's model is dead, Apple rolls out new distribution model.

Photos: Meet the iPod Touch

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple unveils an updated line of iPods, including a phoneless iPhone called the iPod Touch that sports a multitouch interface and Wi-Fi.

Apple cuts 8GB iPhone price, dumps 4GB model

Kent German — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The 8GB iPhone now costs $399.

Bits Blog: A Touch-Screen Wi-Fi iPod

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The big news of the day is the iPod Touch. It's an iPod that looks like an iPhone. It has a 3.5-inch screen, the Multitouch interface, Wi-Fi and the Safari Web browser. The cost is $299 for an 8-gigabyte version and $399 for a 16-gigabyte model. It will be available later this month.

Apple's EU antitrust hearing set

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Major record firms and Apple will receive a hearing before the European Commission on September 19 and 20 on charges arising from unequal pricing of iTunes online stores across borders, the EU executive said.

Apple cuts iPhone price and revamps iPods

Scott Hillis — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc sharply cut the price of its iPhone on Wednesday and revamped its full iPod line, including adding a model with a touch screen that can browse the Web and buy songs wirelessly.

Starbucks to offer free iTunes access in stores

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc and Starbucks Corp said on Wednesday they had reached a deal that will allow people to buy songs wirelessly from Apple's iTunes music store in Starbucks coffee shops without paying WiFi connection fees.

Microsoft cuts Zune music player price by $50

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft Corp cut the price of its Zune digital music player on Wednesday by $50 to $199 in an attempt to rev up sales of the device competing against Apple Inc's iPod.

Apple Puts Wi-Fi in iPod Touch, Revamps Other iPods

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The iPod nano now plays video; the iPhone drops in price.

Analysis: Apple's Most Compelling New iPods

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Our Senior Products Editor drools over the new Touch and the redesigned Classic. The new Nano? Not so much. Here's why.

Digital man

Don Aucoin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Success came early to Sam Yagan. So did failure.

Apple slices $200 off iPhone, rolls out new iPods

Jefferson Graham — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple slashed the price of its best-selling iPhone to $399 today. The company says it's on track to ship its 1,000,000th unit ...

Review: After Smoke Clears, FiOS a Hit

JOHN WILEN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK -- If the installers hadn't almost burned my house down, I'd say Verizon's new cable television and high speed Internet service was fantastic.

Motorola considers touch-screen phone

Jeffry Bartash — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A top Motorola Inc. executive said Wednesday the company could release wireless phones in the U.S. that use touch-screen controls similar to the Apple iPhone.

IPod's Next Killer App? Double Your Storage With ShrinkMyTunes

Michael Calore — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Want a fancy new iPod Touch but worried by its skimpy 16 GB of storage space? A new software application called ShrinkMyTunes claims it can squeeze MP3s to about half their original size with only the slightest loss in sound quality. Does it work? Listen for yourself.

Accusation of ID Theft by File-Sharing

GENE JOHNSON — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SEATTLE -- A Seattle man has been arrested in what the Justice Department described as its first case against someone accused of using file-sharing digital data to commit identity theft.

Apple's Jobs apologizes over iPhone price cut

Rex Crum — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs responded to customer dissatisfaction over the company cutting the price of its high-end iPhone by apologizing and offering iPhone buyers a $100 store credit toward any Apple product.

Tech stocks waver; Apple falls amid iPhone concerns

using this site — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Technology stocks wavered Thursday as Apple Inc. fell after the technology products maker slashed the price of its iPhone and unveiled its revamped iPod music player line up.

iTune tagging unveiled

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Inc., iBiquity Digital Corp, a developer of high-definition radio technology, and major radio companies said on Friday they are offering a new, free service called "iTunes Tagging."

Sound system gives honking drivers a horn of plenty

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Riding up on someone's tailgate and blasting the horn will prove much more satisfying with the Horntones FX-550.

House Passes Patent Reform Act

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill to overhaul the nation's patent system, overcoming objections by many Republicans, small inventors and some labor unions.

It's Official: Apple is the New Microsoft

Don't look now — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Don't look now, but the role of the industry's biggest bully is increasingly played by Apple, not Microsoft.

Microsoft, Siemens Team on Car Navigation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Germany's Siemens has agreed to collaborate with Microsoft on a next-generation communication and entertainment system.

Sony to Detail Rolly Audio Entertainment Device on Monday

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Few precise details of the product are known although the company has been releasing tidbits of information.

Morgan Stanley, Pfizer Turning to Web 2.0 Tools

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Representatives from both companies detailed their projects Thursday at the Office 2.0 conference in San Francisco.

SimpleTech 250GB SimpleDrive Portable Hard Drive

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A portable hard drive with lots of storage and an interesting design, the SimpleTech 250GB SimpleDrive can satisfy both the PC and the automotive gearhead.

Music industry betting on 'ringle' format

Ed Christman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Billboard) - As the recording industry wakes up from its summer slumber and starts thinking about what will motivate the consumer for the holiday selling season, the major labels are getting ready to launch the "ringle," which combines the mostly defunct single format with ringtones.

New Apple products, services on holiday horizon

Antony Bruno — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

DENVER (Billboard) - Not content to rest on its laurels, Apple has unveiled its master plan to extend its digital music dominance into the coming holiday season. Here is how the latest developments shake out.

Apple Stirs Hornet's Nest With iPhone Price Cut

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple's unexpected price cut on the iPhone may spur more sales of the mobile device. But it angered many early buyers, who flooded the companys support forums with complaints.

HD Radios Get iTunes Tagging

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Users of HD Radio devices will soon be able to 'tag' songs they hear for later purchase using iTunes.

Dolby Media Encoder Goes Universal

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Dolby announced that its Media Encoder software will run natively on Intel-based Macs.

Electronics sellers find buyers have price limits

Michelle Kessler — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Despite record sales, electronics makers are discovering limits to what consumers will pay for the latest tech gadget.

Vodafone to launch unlimited music service in UK

Kate Holton — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Vodafone Group Plc unveiled a range of new handsets and services for the key Christmas period on Monday including an exclusive music service offering unlimited tracks, to challenge the iPhone in Britain.

Vodafone to launch unlimited music service in UK

Kate Holton — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone Group Plc unveiled a range of new handsets and services for the key Christmas period on Monday including an exclusive music service offering unlimited tracks, to challenge the iPhone in Britain.

First Look: Apple's 160GB iPod Classic

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This digital music player's huge storage bump and minor hardware and interface tweaks make for an impressive package, but it's not an essential update if your player still has free space.

After price cut, Apple sells 1 millionth iPhone

39 PM CDT on Monday — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Inc. sold its millionth iPhone over the weekend, days after it slashed the price by a third to spur sales.

Classic rock songs take on modern form

Mike Snider — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Billboard's chart of the top-selling digital download tracks reflects the hottest tunes of the day: Leading the most recent list ...

Broadcasters Continue Fight Against Wireless Net

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Broadcasters are trying to persuade the FCC not to allow wireless Internet services in the white spaces of TV spectrum, plan ad campaign.

Microsoft Patents Watermark That May Protect DRM-free Music

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The patent is for a digital-watermarking technology that could be used to protect the rights of content owners even when digital music is distributed without DRM protection.

Microsoft Releases Fixes for Just Four Flaws

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Four security bulletins issued today patch just four vulnerabilities in Windows, Visual Studio, and the MSN and Windows Live Messenger software.

How to Make Custom IPhone Ringtones Without Paying Apple $2

Scott Gilbertson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If you aren't afraid of a little tinkering, you can get that "Hey Ya" or "Sexy Back" ringtone for your iPhone without paying the extra bucks to Apple.

For hot author's latest, get out your headphones

David Lieberman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's hard to beat thriller writer Jeffrey Deaver (The Bone Collector) in creating surprising plot twists. But audio-download ...

Myth of the Active Music Buyer

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blame product or pirates, but spending is down.

Microsoft patents forensic watermark for DRM-free music

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A patent for technology that would slap a digital watermark on music files even if the copyright holder didn't put it there has been awarded to Microsoft.

Toshiba Technology Could Boost iPod Classic Capacity

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A prototype drive could push future generations of the iPod Classic to 240GB.

The Age of Flash Memory is Upon Us

Jason Cross — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Hard drives continue to offer more gigabytes per dollar, but they only get so cheap. The all-silicon advantages of flash memory are making it more attractive - and soon, hard drives will disappear from many devices altogether.

Taking the "geek" out of your site management strategy

Robert Rose — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

What matters most for marketers is not the totality of features offered on websites, but the frequency and quality of the conversation.

Hold the phone: New iPod has iPhone qualities

E-mail — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IPod Nanos that do video. Thin, traditional-style iPods renamed iPod Classic and housed in silver and black that can hold up ...

A Baffling New Phenomenon: Customized Ringtones

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

At last week's presentation for journalists in California, Apple unveiled a refreshed iPod lineup and several secondary developments. One of them, which I didn't have room to cover in my iPod review today, involves the availability of custom ringtones for the iPhone.

Bond car beats iPod and YouTube as coolest in UK

Jessica Mead — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - A fast car with a James Bond image held onto its place atop a list of the coolest brands in Britain in a newly released survey on Thursday.

Apple calls on UK press as iPhone talk swirls

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Apple Inc is calling a London news conference next Tuesday as speculation mounts that the consumer electronics guru will unveil long-awaited plans to bring its iconic iPhone cell phones to Europe.

Prince to sue Youtube, eBay over music use

Mike Collett-White — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. pop star Prince plans to sue YouTube and other major Web sites for unauthorized use of his music in a bid to "reclaim his art on the Internet".

Last Thoughts on Ringtones

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

There are three points I wished I could have added to my column the other day about ringtones, the great digital ripoff-points that have been made by many of my readers. 1. Part of the reason for ringtones' popularity is that frequently, the person consuming them is not the person paying for them.

Toshiba says subpoenaed over flash memory

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronics firm Toshiba Corp. said it had been subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice about its flash memory business in the key U.S. market.

News Corp expects tough Apple negotiations

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

CAMBRIDGE (Reuters) - News Corp's president and chief operating officer said on Friday he expected to have contentious negotiations with Apple over showing its television programs on iTunes.

Navigation devices set to take mass market route

John Tilak — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Portable navigation devices are poised to take off this holiday shopping season as market leaders Garmin and TomTom race each other to make deeper inroads into the mass market by pushing out cheaper models.

iPhone headed for Germany: source

Nicola Leske and Knut Engelmann — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BERLIN (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom has clinched an exclusive deal with Apple Inc to sell the coveted iPhone in Germany, an industry source told Reuters.

Online video: The long and short of it

Steve Mollman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It starts innocently enough. You visit YouTube for, say, a few minutes of football bloopers. Then you switch to funny dog antics, followed by goofy juvenile stuntmen. Before long you've inadvertently spent 30 minutes watching videos on your computer.

Toshiba says subpoenaed over flash memory

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronics firm Toshiba Corp. said it had been subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice about its flash memory business in the key U.S. market.

SpiralFrog Startup Takes on ITunes With Free, Ad-Supported Service

Eliot Van Buskirk — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Is the time right for Madison Avenue to pick up the tab for digital music? Listening Post columnist Eliot Van Buskirk takes a look at SpiralFrog.

Debating 2008 on Wikipedia

Jose Antonio Vargas — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The life stories of the presidential hopefuls spark fierce battles on write-it-yourself encyclopedia.

Music industry looks to new models to boost sales

Yinka Adegoke — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. music industry is becoming more open-minded about working with online music stores from the tiniest start-up to Amazon.com, hoping to boost digital music sales and erode the dominance of Apple Inc's iTunes.

AOL to test personal pictures, video, music site

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Time Warner's AOL will test a free service that lets users consolidate on one Web site their personal photos, videos and music that are now scattered across multiple computers and Web sites.

Navigation devices set to take mass market route

John Tilak — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

O2 agreed UK revenue sharing deal for iPhone

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Spanish-owned mobile phone operator O2 secured a deal to sell the iPhone in Britain after agreeing to give Apple 40 percent of the revenues it will make from customers using the device, the Guardian said.

IPhone is only tip of mobile Internet device onslaught

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A research firm predicts an explosion of stylized, customized multifunction devices catering to different markets, such as Generation Y social networkers who want to stay connected via video, text and voice.

Apple posts iPhone credit instructions

Story Highlights — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Inc. has begun allowing people who bought iPhones before the higher-end model's price was abruptly slashed to apply for a $100 store credit.

Appliance science

Story Highlights — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Bigger, smaller, higher tech, lower profile -- the choices in kitchen appliances are multiplying faster than the cooking and cleanup chores they're meant to simplify. Just in case you haven't wandered the appliance aisles in awhile, there's a whole raft of new problem-solvers out there. Here are some to be on the lookout for.

Access all areas

About Us — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nearly 95 million UMDs to ship in 2012. Or maybe not...

Apple chooses O2 as iPhone carrier in UK

Kirstin Ridley — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - O2 UK, part of Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica, and European mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse have clinched the long-awaited deal to bring Apple Inc's prized iPhone to Britain.

3 ways to spark video advertising growth

Dave McCarthy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The potential is there for online video advertising, but several factors are holding it back. A MIVA senior VP describes what it will take to get it in gear.

iPhone to go on sale in UK on Nov. 9

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Network operator O2 (UK) Ltd. will sell Apple Inc.'s iPhone in the U.K. from Nov. 9 for ?269 (US$538), the companies announced Tuesday, marking the start of the iPhone's move into Europe.

YouTube-Friendly Cams for Video Nation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Marketing to user-generated content creators.

Apple lowers cost of iPod Nano parts: iSuppli

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's new iPod Nano portable music and video player boasts lower component costs than the previous version, market research firm iSuppli said on Wednesday.

Apple defends iTunes in Berlin, Brussels

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BRUSSELS/BERLIN (Reuters) - Apple President Steve Jobs reiterated his commitment to charging the same price for iTunes downloads across Europe as his lawyers defended the company on Wednesday against allegations its prices are not uniform.

Technology, mother of reinvention

Davis Bushnell — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Larry Dennison knows the importance of reinventing a company from time to time in the changing Internet sector.

Wireless downloads, competition growing in online music scene

Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK - If you've tried to buy digital music online lately, you may have noticed your options have blossomed, seemingly overnight.

T-Mobile expects gains as German iPhone dealer

Bloomberg News — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BERLIN - Apple Inc. has picked Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile to sell the iPhone in Germany, gaining access to 34 million subscribers in Europe's biggest wireless market.

'Don't Tase Me, Bro!' Goes Viral on Web

Sarah Lai Stirland — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Just two days after it was yelled out in a University of Florida lecture hall at a John Kerry event, "Don't tase me, bro!" has mushroomed in our pop-culture lexicon. The phrase is the 10th most-searched term on Google Wednesday, according to Google Trends, and a YouTube video of the event is the top viral video of the day, according to London's Unruly Media.

Wired's How To Wiki: Convert Video to Play on Your Mobile Gadget

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Those sleeping kittens on YouTube sure are cute. Wired 's How To Wiki shows you how easy it is to take that video clip you saved to your desktop and put it on your mobile device. Awwww!

15 things Apple should fix in iPhone 2.0

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Our version of Apple's to-do list for the next-generation iPhone includes GPS, 3G, mobile iChat, video capture and many more goodies.

Wired Geekipedia: MySpace Bands - Rockers Work the Web

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Up-and-coming rockers don't need million-dollar videos, A-list publicists, or glowing

Screens Blog: Screens: Meeting Funtwo, the Guitar Hero

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Reader, I met him. Funtwo, the master guitarist of YouTube whom I wrote about in the newspaper last year. Not only that, but I heard him play, for quarters, on the street in Astor Place-the East Village. It was heartstopping; it was everything I'd imagined.

The advantages of amnesia

Jessica Winter — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IMAGINE CARRYING AROUND an entire research library on an iPod. Such a feat suddenly seemed feasible as of earlier this month, with the news that IBM physicist Stuart Parkin is close to perfecting an advance called "magnetic random access memory," or MRAM, which will enable us to store exponentially more data on the tiniest of hard drives.

Starbucks to give away music as new service starts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp said on Monday it will give away millions of songs via downloads starting next month as it launches a wireless music service with Apple Inc .

Apple says unlocking software can damage iPhone

Duncan Martell — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc said on Monday that programs available on the Internet that allow the iPhone to be used with other service providers besides AT&T's Cingular network can irreparably damage the device.

Vivendi calls Apple iTunes contract terms "indecent"

Astrid Wendlandt — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

PARIS (Reuters) - Vivendi condemned as "indecent" the contract terms between its Universal Music Group (UMG) unit and Apple Inc, the computer maker whose iTunes online store dominates the digital music market.

Starbucks to Give Away iTunes Tunes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Jam to a song with your latte as Starbucks pumps up a new, wireless iTunes music service

Wired's How To Wiki: Jailbreak Your iPhone

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

We post a few tips for gaining access to an iPhone (it's called "jailbreaking"). But as much as we know, we still have a lot to learn -- share your knowledge on Wired 's How To Wiki.

Inside Halo's Secret Lab

Geeks — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Geeks, guns and glory: The mad scramble to finish Halo 3, the most anticipated video game of all time

One morning in August, when an unfamiliar car pulls into the parking lot of the video-game developer Bungie Studios, it is quickly greeted by no fewer than three uniformed guards. Bungie is best known for creating Halo, a "first-person shooter" set in the year 2552 that has become one of the most popular video games of all time. It's only a month before the September 25th release of Halo 3, which has been three years in the making, and security is tight at Bungie's headquarters just outside of S...

U.S. moving "quickly as possible" on Sirius: XM

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Justice Department is moving "as quickly as possible" in its antitrust review of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc's acquisition of XM Satellite Radio Inc , a senior department official said on Tuesday.

New ITunes Rival Offers Music Free of Copy Restraints

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Amazon MP3 joins the lineup of digital music stores, selling tunes unencumbered by copy protection technology. Of course, that means some artists are simply unavailable.

Like Amazon's DRM-Free Music Downloads? Thank Apple

David Kravets — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

To reach iPod owners, music companies have been forced to choose between Apple's copy-protection scheme, or no copy protection at all. With the launch of Amazon's download service Tuesday, the choice is clearer than ever.

The marketing ROI of social networks

Robert Maxwell — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The power of marketing through social networks is in identifying like-minded groups who will be receptive to your message. Chelsea Media's president explains how to do it.

Advertisers romancing the pod(cast)

Susan Bratton — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If you get to know podcasts and what they have to offer, you'll want to add them to your marketing mix. Here's an introduction from Personal Life Media's CEO.

Monasteries enter the Internet Age

Sue Zeidler — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A monk's life is still a simple one of prayer and austerity, yet many monasteries have moved online for business, communication and even headhunting purposes.

Democrat Edwards into MySpace, MTV campaigning

Ellen Wulfhorst — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

DURHAM, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Democrat John Edwards stepped into the Internet world of MySpace and MTV on Thursday as the first of the U.S. presidential contenders to campaign live and online on the Web sites hugely popular with American youth.

Yahoo to silence podcast service

01 PM CDT on Thursday — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo Inc. will jettison a little-used service for finding and rating audio programs known as "podcasts," the latest casualty of the Internet company's rejuvenation effort.

Teach your iPhone some new tricks

ANDREW D. SMITH / The Dallas Morning News — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

12:02 AM CDT on Friday, September 28, 2007 By ANDREW D. SMITH / The Dallas Morning News

Microsoft's and Blizzard's Machinima Licenses Spell Out New Rules for Creators

Monty Phan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft, Blizzard lay down the law for people who want to make movies from videogame footage. And that's a good thing.

Elegy for a Novel Music Store

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AS Amazon.com introduced a digital music store this week, another music download service and would-be iTunes-killer, AnywhereCD, was quietly dying.

Apple update shuts down some hacked iPhones

00 AM CDT on Friday — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple Inc. has issued a software update that creates problems for iPhones modified to work with a cellular carrier other than AT&T Inc.

TV Networks NBC, CBS and ABC Discover Life Without ITunes

Hugh Hart — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NBC's spat with Apple over iTunes' distribution of its TV shows makes it clear that when it comes to online video, Apple does not hold all the cards. Like ABC and CBS, NBC is discovering that it has many other options for online video distribution.

Bose Corporation Founder, Amar G. Bose, Discusses Audio Perfection and Digital Music

Karen Jones — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Amar G. Bose founds the Bose Corporation in 1964 with the goal of reproducing live music as accurately as possible. In a Wired News interview, he discusses his background and the future of music technology.

Italian police charge 11 over file-sharing network

Mon Oct — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Italian police have charged 11 people in connection with an alleged illegal music file-sharing network, anti-piracy officials said on Monday.

Big Media: Opiate of the Masses?

Loyd Case — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

I'm surrounded by all manner of media at the Digital Life Expo. Why does it feel like such a desert?

Microsoft Updates Its iPod Competitor

JEFF LEEDS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft has revamped its slow-selling Zune digital music players and created a MySpace-style social-networking site in its drive to compete with Apple's market-leading iPod player.

Microsoft rolls out new Zunes to take on iPod

Daisuke Wakabayashi — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

REDMOND, Washington (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp introduced on Tuesday three new models of its Zune digital media player that wirelessly and automatically update their music, photos and videos when placed near a user's computer.

As for Music, Gates's Taste May Not Be Adventurous but His Strategies Are

Jeff Leeds — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Even Bill Gates might admit that some of the ways he discovers new music could be regarded as quaint in the digital era: he has favored the folk-inflected soundtrack from the film "Once" after seeing the movie recently, and he learned about Kelly Clarkson not from watching "American Idol," but from his 11-year-old daughter.

Microsoft Sings a New Zune

Saul Hansell — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's hard to imagine anyone reading the reports of the second generation of Microsoft's Zune audio player and deciding it should go at the top of their Christmas wish list.

Microsoft rolls out new Zunes

Daisuke Wakabayashi — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

iPod cheap in Hong Kong, but a Brazil bank-breaker

Rob Taylor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

CANBERRA (Reuters) - In the market for a new video iPod? Head to Hong Kong or, if Europe-bound, stop off in Switzerland. But best avoid Brazil.

Britney Spears tops digital download chart

Wed Oct — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In the midst of a court fight for custody of her children, pop star Britney Spears topped the digital songs charts on Wednesday as her new single, "Gimme More," posted 179,000 U.S. downloads for its first week in release.

O2 UK digs deep for iPhone advertising splash

Wed Oct — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Spanish-owned O2 UK and U.S. consumer electronics group Apple plan to launch a multi-million pound joint advertising campaign later this month as they get ready to bring iPhone mobile phones to Britain.

Wish List for the New Zune

Jason Cross — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

For almost a year now, I have been using an original 30GB Zune as my primary digital audio player. With rumors flying about the new Zune's debut, here's what I'm hoping for.

Digital Music and the Museum Model

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Paul Verna, Senior Analyst

Managing Data for Privacy and Security

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The rising use of digital technologies and the Internet during the past decade has led to a dramatic explosion in the collection and use of personal data by government agencies and businesses.

Microsoft Taps Thompson to Run Zune

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Days after announcing new versions of the digital music player, Microsoft names a new business leader for the Zune unit .