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ArchivesToshiba to Manufacture Microsoft's Zune Digital Media PlayerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:23pm.
Los Angeles -- Microsoft has confirmed that Japanese electronics firm Toshiba will be the manufacturer of its forthcoming Zune digital media player, a fact revealed in documents Toshiba filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week. The documents show the Zune will feature a 3-inch screen, 30GB hard drive and FM tuner.
XM Satellite Radio Regains FCC Compliance for Radios; Shares Jump 4.6%Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:21pm.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio announced on Friday that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has determined that several of its products have regained compliance with its emissions standards, and may resume production. The FCC notified both XM and rival Sirius in July that several of their radios with FM transmitters were in violation of signal emissions standards, forcing them to halt production of the radios.
Judge Blocks Louisiana Video Game LawAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:17pm.
Baton Rogue, La. - A federal judge has blocked a Louisiana law that would ban the sale of video games to minors if an average person would conclude the games "depict violence in a manner patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community with respect to what is suitable for minors."
Viacom's BET Acquires Ownership of BET Interactive from Investor GroupAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:15pm.
Washington - Viacom's BET Networks announced on Friday that it has paid an undisclosed sum to buyout the original investment group that helped launch its BET Interactive online unit.
CBS to Beam TV Clips Via Grand Central Station Bluetooth BillboardsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:12pm.
New York - CBS Network Television announced that it has partnered with Kameleon Technologies to offer free downloadable clips from its fall TV lineup to cell phones, via Bluetooth download systems at billboard locations within New York City's Grand Central Station.
tags: Mobile | Video | Marketing | Campaigns | Advertising | Tech | TV | Bluetooth | CBS | Mobile Marketing |
USA Today, Gallup Launch Weekly Fan Football PollAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:10pm.
McLean, Va. - Joining the ranks of coaches, the media and even computers, USA Today said on Friday that it has partnered with Gallup to launch a weekly poll allowing fans to vote for the top teams in college football.
tags: Sports | Internet | Online Publishing | Football | Polls | Newspapers | News | USA Today | UGC | Gallup |
NBC, Tandberg Television Team on Interactive Emmy Awards TelecastAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:08pm.
Burbank, Calif. - NBC announced on Friday that it has partnered with interactive TV firm Tandberg Television to offer a number of interactive features for this weekend's 58th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast.
EchoStar Adds Warner Bros. Titles to DISH Network VOD ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:07pm.
Englewood, Colo. - EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service, announced on Friday that it has signed an agreement with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, to carry the studio's current and library titles on its video-on-demand and pay-per-view services. Colorado-based EchoStar said the agreement includes high-definition titles.
Fortuna Classical Music to Host San Diego Opera Video PodcastsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:05pm.
San Diego - Fortuna Classical Music, a firm "dedicated to the technological and social advancement of classical music," announced on Friday that it has partnered with the San Diego Opera to host all of the company's video podcasts.
Paltalk Adds Social Network Features to Online Video Chat CommunityAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:01pm.
New York - Paltalk, an online video chat community with over four million members, announced on Friday that it has added social networking features to its service with the launch of Paltalk People 2.0. The site blends common social networking features like member profiles with the ability to add chat with other members -- as well as friends on AOL, Yahoo and ICQ buddy lists -- via video, voice and text.
tags: Internet | Video | Tech | Social Networking | Chat | Online Communities | Video Chat | Paltalk |
Former Eidos Exec to Launch nDreams Game Development StudioAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:00pm.
Leipzig, Germany - Patrick O'Luanaigh, the former design director for U.K. video game publisher Eidos, announced this week at the Leipzig Games Convention that he will leave to form his own independent game development studio, GamesIndustry.biz reported. O'Luanaigh did not provide many details about nDreams Ltd., other than to say the company will "focus on improving the quality of storytelling in games."
Sierra to Ship "Scarface: The World Is Yours" on Oct. 8Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 12:58pm.
Los Angeles - Sierra Entertainment, a unit of Vivendi Games, said on Friday that it will ship its "Scarface: The World Is Yours" title, based on the classic 1983 gangster film, for PlayStation 2, Xbox and the PC to retailers on Oct. 8. A version for the Sony PSP, "Scarface: Money. Power. Respect.," will ship later in October.
WIRED: Canadian Label Nettwerk Music Breaking Digital GroundAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 12:57pm.
San Francisco - The latest issue of WIRED magazine includes a feature story on Canadian record label Nettwerk Music Group and its CEO, Terry McBride.
Analysis: Zune Is Taking Shape As Social Networking GadgetAuthored by Jay Baage on August 25, 2006 - 8:31am.
 UPDATED. As new details about Microsoft’s iPod challenger Zune pop up in FCC filings, it is clear that its competitive advantage is in allowing users to create mobile social networks and stream music to nearby friends or strangers. However, it seems we will indeed have to wait for a Zune player that will let you download and buy the music you want on the go. You will still have to connect this version of it to a PC to do that. But the wireless DJ function and the ability to beam photos between devices are still great.
Career Moves: August 25, 2006Authored by dmw on August 25, 2006 - 8:20am.
Robert Kempf joins boston.com as its Vice President, a new position. Kempg is charged with leading product development and product management for the site.
Associate, Investments - Time Warner Inc. - New York, NYAuthored by dmw on August 25, 2006 - 4:47am.
 Time Warner Inc. is seeking an Associate in its Time Warner Investments Group. The Group focuses on strategic investment opportunities such as the delivery of new services, enhancement of existing products, and entry into key strategic markets. This is a pre-MBA position. Applicants should possess two or three years of media-related investment banking, consulting, private equity or venture capital experience; have strong business judgment; and be able to communicate effectively with senior managers. For a complete description and instructions on how to apply, please visit us at: www.timewarner.com/careers and reference requisition# 66001BR.Morning Links: August 25, 2006Authored by robert on August 25, 2006 - 2:57am.
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