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Apple should punt on music subscriptions

In the run up to Let's Rock press event there were a lot of rumors that Apple was preparing to announce a music subscription service called iTunes Unlimited that would cost US$130 per year and would launch in October. Instead Apple announced new iPods and iTunes 8. ...

Tags: Apple Inc., Music Subscription, Apple iTunes, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2008-09-22

iTunes Unlimited: music subscription rumor returns

iTunes Unlimited: music subscription rumor returnsI just don't understandwhy Apple doesn't offer a subscription service. They already have the DRM and authentication services in place. It would cost them very little.But I guess this is Apple. They tell you how you will use their products that you...

Tags: Digital media, music, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes

Discussion threads 2008-08-21

Nokia N91: Podcatching and unlimited music subscription in one device

There is no other portable music device that lets you subscribe and download podcasts directly while supporting an unlimited music subscription service. The N91 does this and much more.

Tags: Podcasts, music subscription, podcast, Nokia Corp.

Image galleries 2006-10-16

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DJ ToneXpress The Ringtone Creator 4.6.4 (Windows)

Use DJ ToneXpress now iPhone compatible to make unlimited customizable ringtones from your PC music collection, CDs & YouTube videos, and also make unlimited wallpapers, compress full tracks (from PC, CD or YouTube) to play on your cell phone, customize for free the tones on your PC (Yahoo IM, Skype,...

Tags: Phone, Mobile, PC, DJ Tone, Microsoft Windows, WAP, Desktops, Cellular Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-06

Kinoma FreePlay 5.0.75 (Mobile)

Kinoma FreePlay is the free edition of Kinoma Play, the world's first social media browser. Sure, it's a a great player for media on your phone, but it's also the best way to use services like YouTube, Live365 and SHOUTcast, Audible, Flickr, and more on your phone. Install Orb free...

Tags: Mobile, Kinoma Inc., Kinoma FreePlay, Corporate Communications, Advertising & Promotion, Podcasts, Marketing, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-04

GL Golf 2.26 (Mac)

GL Golf is a realistic 3D game for the casual gamer. With a realistic physics system and great simple graphics, you and up to four players can golf all 432 holes for countless hours. Everything in a real game of golf is included, such as water hazards, sand traps, trees,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Hole, Nuclear Nova, GL Golf, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-10-29

Apple pitching media companies on tablet?

Hehe, Apple just invented the eReader!![i]While the new Apple device isn't strictly an ebook-reader it appears that Cupertino is setting the stage for a completely new platform for deliverings, books, newspapers and magazines.[/i]Ah, I love how simply stating that this isn't "strictly" an ebook reader, you can credit Apple with...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, E-books, Smart phones, Kinda, Apple Inc., tablet

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

News Corp. prepares to destroy more online value

Finally Good PointsYou may have wanted to mention that comcast wanted to buy out 51 percent and then charge. Maybe they are delaying the inevitable but a reverse scenario? Due to sites like Hulu and other I and other have not paid for cable or satellite for over 3 years....

Tags: OpenOffice, Piracy, Blogging, Network technology, Hulu, News Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumers

Can't wait to see theseThe local Best Buy is having a midnight launch. I'm probably going to go and geek out for a bit.RE: Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumersWish I could afford the upgrades.Been laid off and on for 6 years now.Could not renew my...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), way thing, Linux, U.S. Department of Defense, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Win7, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Mediaraptor 4.0.26608.0 (Windows)

Caution! Hard drive manufacturers and DSL providers are warning against an outbreak of excessive free music and videos! Mediaraptor is unbeatable when it comes to record millions of MP3s from web radios and music videos online. No P2P file sharing networks! No subscription required! Mediaraptor is today's cutting-edge solution for...

Tags: Web, Radio, Microsoft Windows, Video, MP3, Music, RapidSolution Software, Mediaraptor, Mediaraptor MusicFinder, Corporate Communications, Portals, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Internet

Software downloads 2009-10-10

Garmin Nuvifone G60 (AT&T)

Photo gallery:Garmin Nuvifone G60If you've been following the story of the Garmin Nuvifone at all, you know it hasn't been the smoothest of rides. After being announced in January 2008, the launch of Garmin's first smartphone was delayed time and time again, and we had all but given up on...

Tags: Handhelds, GPS, Smart phones, Cellular phones, AT&T Corp., display, Garmin Ltd., Garmin nuvifone, Garmin Nuvifone G60, Nuvifone G60, smart phone

Product reviews 2009-10-09

Microsoft considering making Zune services available to Apple users

Hell Yes!iTunes is the only thing that's making me want to ditch my iPhone. It's a bloated piece of garbage. At least on Windows. However, the Zune software runs beautifully. I already have the Zune Pass so win-win.Yep!!!I sure hope they do port it to other...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Digital music, Digital media, Zune Platform, Apple Inc., software, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

Can we let the Kindle/1984 thing go already?

I wanted the Red TruckBut I wanted the red truck.Oh no, that was a limited time offer, says so right here in the fine print.Even kids know its wrong to hide behind fine print...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiAvHPPc8M8$150,000 is a little excessiveBut I like to think that Mr. Orwell's spirit is smiling at the...

Tags: Litigation, Amazon.com Inc., Kindle/1984 thing, Kindle/1984

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

Is keeping big media alive good for the future of journalism?

All old media companies need to die off...They are too constrained reliving memories of past glory to change in any meaningful way. What we need are modern 21st century media companies who understand the digital world. If Amazon, Google, or Facebook were to start new media companies, you can bet...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, media, media company, big media, First Amendment

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

Should Apple buy Sonos?

I hope notI want Steve Jobs controlling all my consumer electronics gear EVEN LESS than I want Bill Gates controlling all my computers!Sure, I'd like much more creativity and interconnectedness in the CE world, but not that the cost to be exacted by ol' Steve.No to SonosApple already has products...

Tags: Investment, Apple Inc., Sonos

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

Pink and Microsoft Tablet (Take 2): A couple of updates

Microsoft should release a High end WM 7 PhoneIn fact a high end phone which will effectively show off all capabilities of WM7, because i don't think that Microsoft can rely on any of its partner to do that. Especially as its biggest partner for WM phones,HTC, is more and...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, tablet, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

Zune HD review roundup: excellent hardware and UI, apps lacking

who makes the hardware?We know M$ subcontracts the hardware.OSS companies should get that hardware, change the label and put Linux on it.This will not only leave Zune behind, but it would defeat the iPod.RE: Zune HD review roundup: excellent hardware and UI, apps lackingwhen you get your zune can you...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Smart phones, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch, Microsoft Zune, PMP, hardware, Zune HD, ZuneHD

Discussion threads 2009-09-18

Samsung Rogue SCH-U960 (Verizon Wireless)

Photo gallery:Samsung RogueSamsung has had mixed results with touch-screen phones with full keyboards. Verizon's Samsung Glyde had its share of faults, but we liked the Samsung Impression for AT&T quite a bit. Fortunately, the new Samsung Rogue for Verizon Wireless is no slouch. Not only is it a touch-screen and...

Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Engineering, phone dialer, touch-screen interface, Verizon Wireless, Samsung Rogue, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-09-11

Apple approves Rhapsody music streaming app; 8 million songs

RealNetworks' Rhapsody music streaming service now has an app in Apple's App Store. The free app, which requires a $15 per month Rhapsody subscription you can try it free for one week, streams 64kbps music over Wi-Fi or cellular data. (IPod touch users...

Tags: RealNetworks Rhapsody, Apple Inc., Music, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-09-10

Apple TV as cable box concept 'killed,' exec says

Ignore the rumors: Apple TV will not have cable box-like functionality, a company executive said. Analysts from Caris & Company recently met with Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer, and said in a note to investors on Tuesday that the Apple TV will not have long-rumored cable box-like functionality,...

Tags: Cable Box, Apple Inc., Apple TV, Cable, TVs, Network Technology, Tv & Home Theater, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Networking, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-09-08