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ArchivesApple Pays Creative $100 Million to Settle MP3 Player Patent DisputeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:21pm.
Cupertino, Calif. - Apple and rival MP3 player maker Creative Technology announced that they have settled all outstanding patent litigation between the companies, with Apple agreeing to pay Creative $100 million.
tags: Law | Lawsuits | Settlements | Audio | Music | Apple | CE | MP3 | Patents | Creative Technology |
AOL Launches Movie Download ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:18pm.
Dulles, Va. - AOL said on Thursday that it has launched a new movie download service through partnerships with 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group.
Apple Recalls 1.8 Million Notebook BatteriesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:15pm.
Cupertino, Calif. - Just a week after Dell's major recall of notebook computer batteries, Apple on Thursday followed suit, announcing plans to recalls 1.8 million lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Sony.
Cox to Deploy TiVo Digital Video Recorder SoftwareAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:12pm.
Alviso, Calif. - TiVo, the maker of digital video recorders, announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement with Cox Communications, the nation's fourth-largest cable TV provider, to customize its digital video recorder software for deployment on Cox digital video recorder set-tops. Cox Digital Cable subscribers with digital video recorder service will be given the option to subscribe to TiVo, and the TiVo software will be pushed to their existing digital video recorder set-tops. The service is expected to launch in select Cox markets in the first half of 2007.
Report: Nearly 13.5 Million Wireless Users Downloaded Games Last QuarterAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:08pm.
San Francisco - Nearly 13.5 million mobile subscribers downloaded a game during the most recent quarter, an increase of 15% from the third quarter of last year, according to a report from market research firm Telephia. During that same period, monthly revenue jumped 63%.
85 Public Radio Stations Awarded $7.74 Million for Digital TransitionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:06pm.
Washington - The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced on Thursday that it has awarded $7.74 million in new grants to 85 public radio stations transitioning to digital broadcasting technology.
Microsoft Scores Next-Gen Soccer Game Exclusives for Xbox 360Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:04pm.
Leipzig, Germany - Microsoft announced this week from the Leipzig Games Convention that its Xbox 360 will be the only next-generation video game console that versions of both Electronic Arts' "FIFA 07" and Konami's "Pro Evolution Soccer 6" soccer titles will be available on for the next 12 months.
Intel Capital Invests in Asian Video-on-Demand Firm AnytimeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:02pm.
Singapore - Anytime, a Singapore-based provider of video-on-demand programming over IPTV, broadband and digital cable networks in the Asia Pacific region, announced on Thursday that it has received an undisclosed sum from Intel Capital.
CBS Primetime Shows from Fox, Warner Bros. Added to InnertubeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:57pm.
Los Angeles - CBS has signed agreements with Warner Bros. Television and 20th Century Fox Television to add several primetime CBS shows to its Innertube free TV streaming site, TVWeek.com reported.
Nintendo Plans Two New Colors for DS Lite HandheldAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:55pm.
Redmond, Wash. - Nintendo on Thursday announced plans to introduce two new colors for its DS Lite handheld game system.
MP3tunes Launches Oboe Free Online Locker for 1,000 SongsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:48pm.
San Diego - MP3tunes, a provider of online digital music services, on Thursday launched Oboe Free, a free online locker service that offers personal storage for up to 1,000 songs.
DirecTV Adds Interactive Features to NFL Sunday Ticket ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:47pm.
El Segundo, Calif. - Satellite TV provider DirecTV on Thursday announced the launch of several new interactive features for subscribers to its NFL Sunday Ticket service.
Archos Introduces Two Large-Screen Portable Media PlayersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:45pm.
Denver - French consumer electronics maker Archos on Thursday introduced two new large-screen portable media players. The $299 Archos 404 features a 3.5-inch screen, while the $349 Archos 604 sports a 4.3-inch display.
BBE Sound Debuts Audio Processing Technology for Music PhonesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:43pm.
Huntington Beach, Calif. - Audio technology developer BBE Sound on Thursday introduced BBE M3 Mobile Audio, an audio post processing technology that improves the sound quality of digital compressed audio used in mobile phones with MP3 player functionality.
L.A. Times Launches "Buzz Meter" for Top Critics' Award FavoritesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:40pm.
Los Angeles - The Los Angeles Times announced on Thursday that its The Envelope.com entertainment industry awards website has launched "Buzz Meter," an online panel of more than 40 top entertainment writers and critics who will provide ongoing predictions for major awards in film, TV, theater, music and country music.
tags: Video | Marketing | Online Publishing | Music | Movies | Awards | Newspapers | News | LA Times | Critics |
Volvo to Debut "Treasure Hunt" Webisodes on FridayAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:38pm.
Irvine, Calif. - Volvo on Thursday announced plans to debut its series of online webisodes chronicling the final stages of its treasure hunt that had contestants searching for a buried Volvo XC90 V8.
EA Signs Chad Johnson for "NFL Street 3," Details "Ultima Online" SequelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:35pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Thursday that it has signed Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson to grace the cover of its "NFL Street 3" game.
2K Games Signs Cast of Fox's "Family Guy" for Official Video GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:33pm.
New York - 2K Games, a unit of Take-Two Interactive, announced on Thursday that it has signed the cast of Fox's animated sitcom "Family Guy" to provide voice talent for its official "Family Guy" video game.
Sprint Launches Mobile Phone Version of EA's "Madden NFL 07"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:27pm.
Reston, Va. - Sprint on Thursday announced the release of the mobile game version of developer Electronic Arts' "Madden NFL 07." The game is available for $3.49 per month or $6.99 for a lifetime license.
ArenaNet's "Guild Wars Nightfall" Set for Release on Oct. 27Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:22pm.
Bellevue, Wash. - Video game developer ArenaNet and publisher NCsoft announced on Thursday that "Guild Wars Nightfall," the third installment in their massively multiplayer online roleplaying game franchise, will ship to retailers on Oct. 27.
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