Archive for February, 2009
Ars Technica doubleTwist cross-gadget media library from DVD Jon debutsArs Technica, MADRM is still alive and well on mainstream video sold by any major outlet—iTunes Store, Zune Marketplace, Amazon Video On Demand—and we imagine most iTunes Store customers have not finished upgrading their libraries to DRM-free versions. …DVD Jon's DoubleTwist device-management software enters public betaEngadget HDall [...]
Gadget-lovers flock to Mobile World Conference, BarcelonaCourier Mail, AustraliaMicrosoft mobile communications business general manager Scott Horn says phone fans will recognise some of the changes immediately, courtesy of a new-look Home screen reminiscent of Microsoft's Zune MP3 player. "The Home screen is new, the Lock screen, … More: continued here
CNET News Spotify could become the best music service everCNET News, CAWhich sounds a lot like Rhapsody, Napster, Microsoft's Zune Pass, or any other of the countless subscription-based services that have come and gone…except that there's a free ad-supported version. Sort of like what Qtrax was promising, … More: continued here
Loot Ninja AT&T, Microsoft Seek Inner Rock StarMediapost.com, NYThe grand prize winner's song will be turned into a free downloadable karaoke tune for the Xbox 360 game and an original score for the Zune MP3 player. US residents ages 18 and older can enter the competition by composing an original song, …Microsoft Announces Lips Open Mic [...]
Three Reasons Microsoft Will Fail With RetailPC WorldIt could, of course, sell its own hardware offerings such as the Xbox 360 and the Zune MP3 player. It could also have in-store displays showing how Microsoft can make all the digital content in your home connected and interoperable, and then sell those … More: continued here