Logitech

Logitech Acquires Video Conferencing Firm SightSpeed for $30M

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 29, 2008 - 7:20am.

Fremont, Calif. - Logitech, a maker of computer and gaming peripherals, announced that it will acquire SightSpeed, a provider of Internet video communications services, for about $30 million in cash.

MP3tunes Adds Support for Logitech Squeezebox Boom

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 4, 2008 - 11:52am.
San Diego - MP3tunes, an online music storage locker and streaming service, announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Logitech to make songs stored in a user's MP3tunes locker available via the new Squeezebox Boom networked boombox music player. The $299 Squeezebox Boom lets users stream their home PC music collections, as well as Web radio stations, over a WiFi network to the portable stereo.

Logitech Debuts $299 Squeezebox Boom Wireless Player

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 28, 2008 - 10:44am.

Fremont, Calif. - Logitech (NASD: LOGI) on Thursday unveiled a new Squeezebox networked digital music player, the $299 Squeezebox Boom, which allows users to access their digital music collections from any room in the house via the plug-in boombox. In addition to personal music collections, the device enables access to Web radio stations and subscription services including Rhapsody, Last.fm, Slacker, Pandora and Sirius.

Logitech to Make Premium Instruments for "Guitar Hero"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2008 - 11:06am.

Santa Monica, Calif. - Activision Publishing (NASD: ATVI) said on Thursday that it has partnered with peripherals manufacturer Logitech International to develop premium musical instrument controllers for its "Guitar Hero World Tour" video game. Switzerland-based Logitech plans to release premium instruments for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii versions of the game later this year.

Sirius Now Available on Squeezebox Network Music Players

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 29, 2008 - 11:27am.

New York - Sirius Satellite Radio (NASD: SIRI) said on Tuesday it has signed a deal with Logitech, to make over 80 Sirius channels available for streaming on the company's Squeezebox line of network music players. The offering includes music channels plus programs featuring Howard Stern, Martha Stewart and NFL Radio.

Logitech Announces MP3Tunes Support for Squeezebox Device

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 25, 2007 - 3:14pm.

Fremont, Calif. - Logitech, a maker of PC peripherals and distributor of the Squeezebox, a standalone device that plays music streamed from the Internet, on Wednesday announced a partnership with MP3Tunes, provider of an online locker storage service for digital music. Under the deal, Squeezebox owners will be able to stream their own music collections to the device, after first uploading the music to an MP3Tunes Music Locker, which costs $39.95 per year for unlimited storage. 

RealNetworks Extends Rhapsody Music Service With New Partners

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 8, 2007 - 12:14pm.

Las Vegas - RealNetworks on Monday announced a number of new deals that will expand the availability of its Rhapsody digital music service.

Logitech Acquires Internet Radio Maker Slim Devices for $20 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 19, 2006 - 2:57pm.
Fremont, Calif. - Computer peripherals manufacturer Logitech announced on Thursday that it has acquired Slim Devices, a maker of Internet radios and home networking technology, for $20 million in cash.

Turner's GameTap Service, Logitech in Marketing Pact

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 17, 2006 - 2:40am.
Atlanta - GameTap, the broadband video game entertainment network launched by Turner Broadcasting, on Tuesday announced a marketing alliance with Logitech, a manufacturer of PC and gaming accessories. Under the deal, Logitech customers will be offered a free two-week trial of GameTap, while GameTap will designate Logitech products as the preferred controllers for its premium PC games service.
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