Real to launch new streaming music service
RealNetworks is launching RealMusic, a pan-European ad-free online radio service costing £8.50 a month, starting in the UK before rolling out across Europe in 2006.…
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Real man disses 'pigheaded' Apple man
RealNetworks chief Rob Glaser has called Apple boss Steve Jobs pigheaded for refusing to let other companies make music compatible with the iPod.…
Real settles antitrust disputes with Microsoft
RealNetworks has settled its long-running antitrust disputes with Microsoft worldwide, entering three partnership agreements worth around $761 million.…
European Commission to publish pan-European copyright proposals this week
Jacqueline Minor said proposals for a model of online music distribution would be published this week, leaving implementation to local collecting societies, which has disappointed download firms.…
CEA says 70% of Americans now using portable entertainment devices
The Consumer Electronics Association reports 70 per cent of Americans carry portable entertainment devices, with 15 per cent owning MP3 players, though few use subscription services.…
US Senate explores online royalty issues
A US Senate subcommittee heard webcasters and music publishers debate royalty rates, with RealNetworks boss Rob Glaser arguing for simplified licensing.…
Heineken launch download promotion with Wippit
Heineken have launched a promotion with Wippit allowing drinkers to text codes from cans to receive free track downloads, following similar US campaigns.…
Will Yahoo kick off download price war?
Speculation grows that Yahoo's $5-a-month download subscription could force rivals Napster and Rhapsody to cut their own prices.…
Real launches portable subscription service
Real Networks has launched a portable subscription service letting Rhapsody subscribers transfer unlimited tracks to portable players, plus new features and partnerships.…
Promises a digital music revolution at press event today
RealNetworks will hold a New York press event where CEO Rob Glaser promises a digital music revolution, expected to announce a rival to Napster-To-Go for Rhapsody subscribers.…
Noel Gallagher to take part in Oasis web chat
Noel Gallagher will answer fan questions in a live web chat on Friday to mark the tenth anniversary of Oasis's official website, with a video available on demand afterwards.…
RealNetworks to make announcement at New York event
RealNetworks will reveal enhancements to its digital music offerings at a New York event on 26 April, with speculation of a portable player feature for Rhapsody.…