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ArchivesMorning Links: August 9, 2006Authored by robert on August 8, 2006 - 8:36pm.
 AP: FCC to Auction Off Rights to AirwavesBW: MySpace to Launch in Europe, Asia, & Expand Video AP: Sprint Phones to Offer Audio of MLB Games LAT: Fantasy Baseball League Wins MLB Stats Ruling Reuters: Rockstar to Release Bully Game in October WSJ: WiMax is Sprint’s Retort to Net Neutrality Crowd BW: Yahoo’s Lost News Corp. Bid Doesn’t Spell Doom WSJ: Interview with Google Director of Video Partnerships USAT: Ad Campaigns for Tiny Cellphone Screens Get Bigger News.com: How to Protect Yourself from Search Engines Motorola’s New iRadio Service Is Up Against Tough CompetitionAuthored by Jay Baage on August 8, 2006 - 6:34pm.
 Motorola is going to launch its new 700 channel iRadio service with some still undisclosed U.S. wireless carriers this fall. The company hopes that providing a complete offering for music on cell phones, multimedia cell phones will gradually take over from the iPod as everyone’s favorite gadget in time for Christmas.
Nokia Acquires Digital Music Firm Loudeye for $60 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:25pm.
Espoo, Finland - Nokia announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Loudeye, a provider of branded digital music stores, for $60 million. Under the terms, Loudeye shareholders will receive $4.50 per share in cash for each share of Loudeye stock they own.
tags: Deals | Mobile | Mobile Music | Tech | Music | Acquisitions | Loudeye | Nokia | Music Tech | Finland |
Microsoft Debuts External HD DVD Drive for Xbox 360 ConsoleAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:23pm.
Los Angeles - Microsoft on Tuesday for the first time displayed the external HD DVD drive it developed for the Xbox 360 video game console, CNET News.com reported.
iTunes Offers Bob Dylan Tour Pre-Sale With Album; 800-Track Box SetAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:21pm.
Cupertino, Calif. - Apple announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Columbia Records to offer an exclusive pre-order on iTunes for Bob Dylan's upcoming "Modern Times" album that gives purchasers access to pre-sale concert tickets.
Sony Introduces $350 "Mylo" Wi-Fi Personal Communicator DeviceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:19pm.
San Diego - Sony Electronics on Tuesday introduced the Mylo ("my life online"), a portable device that features Wi-Fi connectivity and offers access to a range of instant messaging services.
SEC Probes Game Publisher THQ Over Stock Option GrantsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:17pm.
Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ announced that it has received an informal inquiry from the SEC, requesting documents relating to its stock option grant practices.
Warner Bros. to Offer Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons OnlineAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:16pm.
Burbank, Calif. - Warner Bros. Online announced on Tuesday that later this month it will launch new online channels for its Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera and Scooby-Doo properties.
Virgin Airways to Provide In-Flight Text-Message Information ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:14pm.
London - Virgin Atlantic Airways has announced plans to introduce an in-flight text message service, which will allow passengers to post questions on seat-back screens and receive answers from a land-based answer service, Reuters reported.
Audio Search Developer Nexidia Raises Up to $13 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:12pm.
Atlanta - Nexidia, a provider of audio search and speech analytics technology, has raised up to $13 million in financing from the investment bank Morgan Stanley.
New York City Hosts "Pokemon Video Game National Championships"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:10pm.
New York - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today declared Aug. 8 "Pokemon Day," as gamers gathered in the city's Bryant Park to compete in the Pokemon Video Game National Championships.
Sony Introduces S2 Sports Walkman Digital Music PlayersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:08pm.
San Diego - Sony Electronics on Tuesday introduced a new line of S2 Sports Walkman digital music players. About the size of a tube of lipstick, the flash-based players are water resistant and made of aluminum.
XM Satellite Radio to Launch 24-Hour Sports News and Talk ChannelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 1:04pm.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite radio service to more than 7 million subscribers, said on Tuesday that it will launch a new 24-hour sports news and talk channel on Aug. 28.
Volvo to Offer Sirius Radio as Factory Option This SummerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:58pm.
New York - Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming with 4.7 million subscribers, announced on Tuesday that automaker Volvo will begin offering Sirius as a factory-installed option this summer.
ROK Entertainment Group Launches Mobile TV Service in U.S.Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:52pm.
Beverly Hills, Calif. - ROK Entertainment Group on Tuesday introduced its ROK TV mobile TV service in the U.S. The 2.5G and 3G service currently offers 13 channels -- such as TV Reggaeton, OutThere TV and Noche De Salsa -- with subscription rates of $0.99 per channel.
CafePress to Sell Limited Edition Volumes of "Star Trek" TV ScriptsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:50pm.
Foster City, Calif. - On-demand online retailer CafePress.com announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Roddenberry.com, the site for "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry, to release limited edition volumes of original "Star Trek" TV scripts.
tags: Online Publishing | TV | Commerce | Star Trek | Merchandise | CafePress | Scripts | Roddenberry.com |
Interactive TV Ad Firm Turner Media Group Names Mark Hill as PresidentAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:47pm.
Denver - Turner Media Group, a developer of interactive TV advertising, announced on Tuesday that it has named Mark Hill as president.
American Idol Underground Station Launches on Live365Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:45pm.
Los Angeles - American Idol Underground, an online version of the popular reality TV show developed by Fluid Audio Networks, announced on Tuesday that a Web radio station featuring performances from contestants has been launched on Internet radio network Live365.
tags: Internet | Video | Radio | TV | Music | Internet Radio | American Idol | Live365 | American Idol Underground |
Pump Audio Licenses Magnatune Tracks for Commercial ProductionsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:42pm.
Hudson Valley, N.Y. - Pump Audio, a provider of licensed independent music for use in commercial productions, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with online record label Magnatune, to make tracks from Magnatune artists available for licensing through its service.
tags: Licensing | Marketing | Advertising | Audio | Music | Catalogs | Pump Audio | Commercials | Magnatune |
Electric Artists Creates Virtual Starwood Hotel Within "Second Life"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:40pm.
New York - Digital marketing agency Electric Artists said on Tuesday that it has developed a virtual hotel for its client Starwood Hotels within the virtual world of the online game "Second Life."
tags: Games | EA | Hotels | Online Games | Travel | Second Life | Online Communities | Starwood Hotels |
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