Competition Commission lists Kangaroo concerns
The Competition Commission's provisional findings say the BBC Worldwide, ITV and Channel 4 video-on-demand venture Kangaroo could substantially lessen competition, with remedies proposed.…
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Zune subscription to come with permanent tracks
Microsoft's US ZunePass subscription service now offers ten permanent DRM-free MP3 downloads a month alongside unlimited streaming while subscribed, with all four majors signed up.…
New Microsoft bid for Yahoo! expected
Speculation grows that Microsoft could make a fresh bid for Yahoo! now that CEO Jerry Yang is stepping down, with UBS analyst Ben Schachter predicting eventual ownership.…
Yahoo! boss steps down
Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang is stepping down as CEO once a successor is found, after shareholder criticism over a rejected Microsoft takeover approach.…
Kangaroo chief quits
Ashley Highfield has quit as CEO of the Kangaroo TV-on-demand venture, which is in limbo while the Competition Commission investigates it; Rod Henwood takes over temporarily.…
Google scraps Yahoo! ad partnership
Google has scrapped its proposed advertising sales partnership with Yahoo! after the US Department Of Justice signalled it would move to block it.…
Walmart backtracks on DRM turn off
WalMart says it will keep its DRM servers running after customer feedback, reversing an earlier plan that would have stopped older protected tracks working.…
Steve Jobs announces new iPods
Apple's Steve Jobs unveiled a refreshed iPod range in San Francisco, including a thinner Nano with a curved screen, and iTunes 8 with a new Genius playlist feature.…
New Zune players about to launch
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch upgraded Zune players in the US, with a new 120GB model and an 8GB economy device, ahead of an expected Apple announcement.…
Google piloting own browser
Google has started piloting its own web browser, Google Chrome, which will be open-sourced, taking it into competition with Microsoft.…
Microsoft do deal with VidZone
Microsoft has signed a deal making VidZone the exclusive indie music provider for its MSN Video service, with access to 3500 labels.…
Microsoft and Yahoo! reportedly both interested in buying AOL
Microsoft and Yahoo! are reportedly both interested in acquiring AOL, according to the Wall Street Journal, though Google, which owns 5% of AOL, could hinder any deal.…