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SanDisk Links PC Video to TVs with USBTV

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 9, 2007 - 2:17pm.

Las Vegas - SanDisk Corporation, a maker of media storage devices, MP3 players and other products, on Tuesday introduced technology that uses a USB drive to port videos on a PC for viewing on a television. The USBTV technology uses a small, flash memory-based player that can download and store video from a PC, and then plug into virtually any TV for playback. A multimedia processor converts stored files into various TV video/audio formats for direct playback without having to make changes to the TV. The first pocket-sized players to feature USBTV technology are expected to ship in the spring.

Sima Debuts $99 USB-Sharing Accessory for iPods, Other Devices

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 6, 2006 - 3:12pm.

Pittsburgh, Penn. - Sima Products on Wednesday introduced the Hitch, a $99 USB sharing accessory that lets users share content directly between iPods, digital cameras, USB flash drives and other devices without the need of a PC. The company said the device is compliant with all digital rights management copy-protection, and can be used to transfer music, video, photos, documents and other digital media.

Island Records Band Keane to Release Single on USB Flash Drive

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 20, 2006 - 1:23pm.

London - Universal Music Group/Island Records recording artists Keane will ship the first single to be released on USB flash drives, the BBC Online reported. The U.K. band will sell 1,500 512MB flash drives containing MP3 copies of its song "Nothing In My Way" later this month for about $7.50. "We're definitely testing the waters," Island Records general manager Jon Turner told the BBC. The single is not the first USB drive release, however, as Canada's Barenaked Ladies offered an album on a USB drive last year.

Napster Hires USB to Explore Strategic Alternatives, Possible Sale of Company

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 19, 2006 - 6:44pm.

Los Angeles - Napster announced on Tuesday that it has retained UBS Investment Back to help evaluate strategic alternatives -- including a possible sale of the company -- in response to recent third party interest. Napster claims 512,000 subscribers, annual revenues exceeding $100 million and a cash position of $97 million. "Napster is in a strong position to continue aggressively building our business as an independent company and we are pleased to also have the opportunity to thoughtfully examine potential combinations that may further enhance Napster's unique strategic and brand position in the center of digital media," said Napster chairman and CEO Chris Gorog. "Our goal is to enhance shareholder value which could potentially lead to a new strategic partnership or the sale of the company but in any event our primary focus will remain on growing Napster."

Visteon to Provide USB Audio Interface for Volkswagen Car Stereos

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 20, 2006 - 11:37am.

Kerpen, Germany - Visteon, a supplier of automotive audio and information systems, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Volkswagen to offer a USB audio interface module for a wide range of Volkswagen vehicles.

Sony Car CD Player Includes USB Port for 1GB Flash Memory Card

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 1, 2005 - 4:30am.

Las Vegas - Sony Electronics on Tuesday introduced a car stereo receiver that features a USB port engineered into the faceplate, which can accept a 1GB flash memory card filled with digital music tracks loaded from a PC. The $350 Xplod MEX-1GP AM/FM receiver also plays CDs and MP3 CDs.

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