Digital music companies launch data exchange
Key digital music companies including EMI, Universal and Apple have launched Digital Data Exchange (DDEX), an organisation to develop voluntary standards for exchanging data.…
Microsoft
177 posts
Apple make new Macs Windows compatible
Apple is releasing Boot Camp software allowing new Intel-based Macs to run Windows, though Apple will not support Windows on Macs.…
Universal Pictures announce movie download venture
Universal Pictures UK will offer major releases such as King Kong for download via AOL, selling a DVD bundled with two digital copies, with DRM limiting further copying.…
PlayStation 3 to include music downloads
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation 3 content platform will include a music download service, though it is unclear whether it will extend Sony Corp's Connect service.…
French parliament votes in interoperability law
The French parliament has backed plans forcing digital music firms to share DRM formats so that downloads play on any player, with the measure now going to the Senate.…
Epic Records partners with Xbox Live
SonyBMG's US label Epic has partnered with Microsoft's Xbox Live, with Epic artists featured in an Artist Of The Month section, starting with Natasha Bedingfield.…
PlayStation 3 launch delayed until November
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation 3 launch will be delayed until at least November because of problems with its Blu-ray drive, giving rivals more time.…
Microsoft admits Windows updates may affect Windows Media Player
Microsoft has admitted three recent Windows updates may cause Windows Media Player 10 to freeze or disable playback functions for certain streamed content.…
Apple, speakers, new Mini
Apple launched the iPod HiFi speaker system and a new Mac Mini with more media functions, including a remote and updated Front Row software, at a San Francisco press event.…
Apple and Microsoft expected to make digital music announcements
Apple and Microsoft are both expected to unveil new digital music products within the next week, with speculation over an iPod boombox and Microsoft's Origami Project.…
Real reports good financials as music sales rise
RealNetworks reported a profitable quarter with revenues up 15 percent, helped by a settlement with Microsoft and rising music subscribers.…
Motorola expand Microsoft partnership
Motorola has extended its mobile music partnership with Microsoft, so new phones will support Windows DRM and codecs by the end of the year.…