Apple in Talks To Offer Movies on iTunes (NewsFactor)
June 20, 2006NewsFactor - Having found the secret to a thriving music-download business and kick-started an iPod-friendly TV program, Apple has turned its attention to the next logical medium: movies.
Nielsen's New Ratings Yardstick (BusinessWeek Online)
June 20, 2006BusinessWeek Online - The job for advertisers who want to know how many people are watching a certain program at a given time is getting a lot harder. Would-be product buyers aren't just tuning into television anymore. They're getting programming on a wider range of outlets, from the Internet to an MP3 to even a cell phone.
Apple Share Could Depend On Pirates' Slice Of Pie (TechWeb)
June 20, 2006TechWeb - Apple may prevail against efforts to open its music content to devices other than the iPod, sources say.
New Portable Music Player Sports Wi-Fi (NewsFactor)
June 20, 2006NewsFactor - There is a new music player on the scene, called the MusicGremlin, that promises to go where the iPod has yet to tread: your local wireless hotspot.
Rumor: Microsoft Developing iPod Killer (NewsFactor)
June 20, 2006NewsFactor - Reports began circulating on Friday that Microsoft has started laying the foundation for new products that will challenge both the iPod and the iTunes online music store.
Video iPods help Rockies prepare for game (AP)
June 20, 2006
AP - Three hours before a start against Florida, Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings sits in front of his locker, puts on his headphones and stares at his video iPod.
Circuit City profit, revenue top views (Reuters)
June 20, 2006
Reuters - Circuit City Stores Inc. on
Monday posted better-than-expected quarterly profit, boosted by
strong sales of big-ticket items like flat-panel televisions.
Dutch site linking to MP3 files loses court case (Reuters)
June 20, 2006
Reuters - A Dutch music website which links to
MP3 files had to stop promoting the infringement of artist
rights and copyrights, the Dutch court of appeal said in a
ruling that overturned an earlier one in favor of the site.
iTunes at center of digital rights protest (Reuters)
June 20, 2006Reuters - Anti-digital rights management activists dressed in bright yellow toxic waste suits staged what can best be described as sparsely attended protests at seven Apple Computer stores nationwide on June 10.
Microsoft developing rival to iPod: sources (Reuters)
June 20, 2006
Reuters - Microsoft Corp. is developing a music
and video device to compete with Apple's iPod and creating its
own music service to rival Apple's iTunes, sources familiar
with the plans said on Friday.
Apple Investigates iPod Sweatshop Allegations (NewsFactor)
June 20, 2006NewsFactor - Could your shiny new iPod be the result of sweatshop labor? That is the question Apple investigators are seeking to answer following a report in a London newspaper in which unnamed workers in China claimed that they were forced to work long hours for next-to-nothing wages.
Anti-trust officials cautious about iTunes attack (Reuters)
June 20, 2006
Reuters - European competition officials are
wary about proposals to crack open Apple Computer's
iTunes Web store to other music players, despite concerns shown
by consumer advocates.
Can Europe Force Apple To Rework iTunes? (PC Magazine)
June 20, 2006PC Magazine - A Norwegian complaint accusing Apple's iTunes Music Store of breaching that country's law may turn out to be a twist on the old debate between government and business – not one government, however, but many.
Digital World Insider: iPod and iTunes Entertainment Extras (PC World)
June 20, 2006PC World - Accessories expand your player's usefulness; Apple to offer anime?
Apple eyes labor conditions at iPod plant (AP)
June 20, 2006
AP - Apple Computer Inc. is investigating claims of poor working conditions at a Chinese iPod factory, the company said Friday, vowing not to tolerate any labor violations.
Apple in talks to offer movies at iTunes (Reuters)
June 20, 2006
Reuters - Apple Computer Inc. is in talks
with most of Hollywood's studios to offer movie downloads via
its popular online iTunes Music Store, show business newspaper
Daily Variety reported on Monday.
Coca-Cola to close British music download site (Reuters)
June 20, 2006Reuters - Coca-Cola Co. said on Tuesday it will close its British online music service mycokemusic.com on July 31, after losing market share to Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store.
MySpace to expand to other countries (Reuters)
June 20, 2006Reuters - News Corp.'s Fox Interactive Group on Tuesday said it plans to expand its online music and teen hangout site, MySpace.com, to 11 countries and seek programming deals with traditional media companies.