Well, we warned you there'd be lots of techy news this week, given that the Consumer Electronics Show officially kicks off in Las Vegas today.
Some of the big announcements are already in. Motorola yesterday officially unveiled their previously reported iRadio service. This offers consumers a whole load of radio channels (435 actually) via their phone, which they can listen to on their mobile itself or, via the wonders of Bluetooth, via their home or car stereo. Motorola say that the service will offer music fans "a new level of ubiquity", though I've no idea what that's meant to mean. Motorola Digital Media Services VP Mike Gaumond told reporters: "Today, we've taken a giant leap beyond traditional and internet-delivered radio by introducing a single service that incorporates incredible choice, the discovery of new music, impulse acquisition, and seamless portability".
Among the partners providing channels on the iRadio service are Clear Channel, Music Choice and Warner Music, while, as previously reported, Motorola is also offering the platform to independent artists and labels. Commenting on their involvement, Warner exec Michael Nash told reporters: "Portable music devices are essential to consumers. Warner Music Group is committed to making its vast music library and world-renowned artists available to music fans on as many devices and over as many platforms as possible."