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iTunes Goes DRM Free - But No Social Network Just Yet Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:30PM At the Macworld 2009 keynote today, Apple announced that by the end of this quarter, all 10 million songs available on iTunes will be DRM free (Digital Rights Management). As of today, 8 million songs will be DRM free, with the other 2 million done by end of Q1 09. This is long overdue, especially considering that Steve Jobs wrote an open letter to music industry in February 2007 asking ...
Apple to sell copy protection-free songs Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:28PMNEW YORK - Apple Inc has agreed to start selling digital songs without copy protection software from its iTunes store along with over-the-air download songs for its popular iPhone, according to people familiar with its plans.
Report: Apple DRM-less Licensing in the Works Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:04PMWith the MacWorld conference kicking off Tuesday, rumors are swirling that Apple is poised to unveil music licensing deals with the major labels that will allow it to sell DRM-free music at variable prices.
Apple to sell copy protection-free songs Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:51PM As Macworld begins in San Francisco, Apple Inc has agreed to start selling digital songs without copy protection software from its iTunes store along with over-the-air download songs for its popular iPhone.
Apple iTunes goes all DRM free, with three price tiers Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:44PMApple announced today that effective immediately 8 million songs on iTunes would be DRM free, and that by the end of the quarter all 10 million songs on the popular music site would be DRM free. DRM stands for Digital Rights Management, otherwise known as copy protection. DRM-free music can...
MacDailyNews - Where Mac news comes first Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:43PM• End of keynote: Apple left their heart in San Francisco. • Tony Bennett out to perform. Big time.
Tony Bennett Sings at Macworld 2009 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:26PM Welcome to another Macworld; this one has all kinds of drama having nothing to do with Apple products.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-06 18:09 UPDATE 1-Apple to sell copy protection-free songs Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:17PMNEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has agreed to start selling digital songs without copy protection software from its iTunes store along with over-the-air download songs for its popular iPhone, according to people familiar with its plans. The maker of the iPod is also set to announce a deal to roll out variable pricing on digital songs at the iTunes Music Store with songs priced between 79 ...
Intrinsyc Licenses Soleus Transit to Supa Technology Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:43PMVancouver, BC, January 5, 2009--(T-Net)--Intrinsyc Software International (Toronto:ICS.TO), a leading provider of software solutions for mobile and embedded devices, today announced a license and services agreement with Supa Technology Co., Ltd. for the Soleus® Transit - Navigation Edition.
Microkernel OS spins ARM Cortex support Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:04PM— Dec. 15, 2008 — Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs) announced that its microkernel for processor virtualization will support devices using ARM Cortex-A8 and Cortex-A9 MP Core multi-core CPUs.
Huntington-to-Charleston bus service starts Monday Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:28AM HUNTINGTON -- The new bus service connecting Huntington and Charleston will begin Monday, Jan. 5.
Who Will the Financial Crisis Hit Next? Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:39PMNEW YORK Tribune Co. recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and National Amusements violated a debt covenant. The moves beg the question: Who, if anyone, could be next in the broader media and entertainment industry?
Macworld UK’s top 10 stories of 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:14PMMacworld UK served 12 million page impressions in 2008, but what were the biggest stories? What news floated the Mac communities boat over the last year?
L-Com Now Offers Bulk Packaged Connectors for its D-Subminiature Product Line Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:38PMNorth Andover, MA - November 10, 2008 - L-com announced today that it will now offer bulk packaged connectors for its D-Subminiature and HD connector offering. In order to better serve its manufacturing and OEM customers L-com now provides connectors in convenient trays of 40, 50 and 70 pieces. "By offering these bulk pack connectors direct from the factory we can save our customers both time ...
iT Bus Service Connecting Huntington and Charleston to Begin Monday, January 5, 2009 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 10:11PMThe West Virginia Division of Public Transit, TTA in Huntington and KRT in Charleston are pleased to announce that beginning Monday, January 5, 2009, and running Monday through Friday, a new convenient and comfortable bus service connecting Huntington and Charleston will make its maiden voyage.
T-Mobile may ship free battery upgrade, may be huge Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:11PM A T-Mobile rep hinted that the company will be shipping ta 2400 mAH battery and a new cover to every G1 owner in January. GearDiary spotted an extended battery for the G1 that Boxwave is selling for $59.95, shown above. With the extended battery, the G1 turns into something that looks to be as thick [...]
Refurbished iPhones going for $49 until Jan. 1st [u] Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:01PM(Updated for accuracy)AT&T is now selling refurbished 8GB iPhones for $99. The phones are a full $100 less than their newer counterparts, though they are still attached to a customary two-year contract. AT&T is similarly offering refurbished 16GB models for $199, in both black and white colors....
2009: Netbook or notebook? Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:46PMIf a good number of people start opting for a Netbook, then we have the foundation of, at the very least, a rethinking of the pricey ultraportable.
RB Homestay aims for 105 occupants in Q1 Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:13AMKUCHING: RB Homestay and Farms Sdn Bhd which started its operation in July is targeting 105 occupants for the first quarter of next year. Its managing director Ruslan Bujang said the homestay located at Santubong, about 30 minutes’ drive from here had seven rooms and offered various packages.
Hotel room rates in Singapore may weaken as travel slows Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 11:22AMSINGAPORE: Moving into 2009, hotels in Singapore are expected to suffer as travel slows and room rates weaken. This year, average room rates increased by about 8 per cent, reaching S$240 a night.
Hotel room rates in Singapore may weaken as travel slows Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 11:08AMSINGAPORE: Moving into 2009, hotels in Singapore are expected to suffer as travel slows and room rates weaken.
WiFi Gains Strength in Cities Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 9:41PMOver the past three years, large cities and rural towns promised to bring WiFi to every street corner, park bench and doorstep. The wireless service was to be the key to extending cheap Internet access to underserved areas and low-income neighborhoods.
Cheers for Homecoming Troops Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 1:02AMThe airport volunteers who welcome returning soldiers feel a special duty during the holidays.
Laptop Power Out of Thin Air And Other Christmas Wishes Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:09PMSanta and his reindeer will be flying around, dropping down your chimney with a 3G iPhone, Amazon Kindle, GPS device or other techno gee-gaw you’ve been lusting after. But if you’re looking for something really cool, you may want to start putting together your wish list for Christmas 2009 or 2010. Start with power that comes out of thin air for your laptop or your cell phone. Behind the doors of ...
Cheers, All Around Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 6:01AMThe volunteers gather by the dozen, hang their "Welcome Home" signs on the wall and transform Baltimore-Washington International Marshall Airport into something akin to the red carpet at Cannes. Cameras flash. Strangers stop and stare, and sometimes join in the applause for the troops coming home...
MontaVista adds big-endian ARM11 port Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 11:04PM— Dec. 15, 2008 — [Updated: 3PM] -- MontaVista announced what it calls the "first-ever" support in a Linux environment for ARM11 processors in big-endian mode.
HP Adds iPrint Photo to App Store Inventory Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 7:55PMHP has introduced a new application for the iPhone and iPod touch that leverages its diverse product line of inkjet printers. HP iPrint Photo is available for free at the App Store. As the name suggests, it allows users to print photos from their Apple devices using a local WiFi network and a nearby printer.
Happy Christmas: four tales of Apple joy from 2008 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 10:44AMToday, I’m setting myself the goal of writing a wholly positive and cheery column. I want each and every paragraph to feel like you’re having your face licked by a puppy that’s been eating nothing but gingersnaps all day.
Is price the only factor when buying a new console this Christmas? Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 7:29AMIt seems like the charms of LittleBigPlanet and the online mayhem of Resistance 2 have not been enough for the PS3 in the US. Analyst Michael Pachter has – amazingly, what with it being a recession and all – discovered that people are buying the cheaper Xbox 360.
Switched On: Alpha 400 pays a high price for low cost Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 1:30AM Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On , a column about consumer technology. When a recent fake news story claiming that Coby Electronics would enter the netbook market with a $100 PC included a quote I had given two years ago, I smelled something fishy. But before I questioned the validity of the article, I questioned the validity of such a product . Because ...
A Scary Twist in Malware Evil-ution Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 9:51PMSecurity experts are warning Internet users to be aware of a disturbing evolution in malicious software that can turn a single infected computer into a vehicle for stealing data from nearby systems, regardless of what operating system or security software those computers may be running. The evolution comes compliments of the DNSChanger family of malware, which usually comes disguised as a codec ...
Holiday guide to Tagaytay Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 4:36PMTHE nippy weather, the crisp morning air and verdant sprawl have made Tagaytay City the quintessential urban slave’s favorite weekend burrow. Even on a soggy summer afternoon, this city remains calm and cool, with only the row of sunflowers lining the main highway warming up a hearty welcome.
Podcast: 2009 trends for the digital industry Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 9:49AMPR agency Promt Communications has launched a new series of podcasts featuring interviews with digital industry experts.
Android G1: the Java bastard Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 1:56AMSubmitted by Oleg Mikheev on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 21:38. Posting this one from my brand new Android G1. I was looking for a wifi capable phone for quite sometime to ditch my aged Nokia N70 for.
Paulson on the Bailouts Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 1:05AM
Dual SIM Windows Mobile phone Glofiish DX900 goes on sale Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 11:56PMDecember 19, 2008 [Pocket PC phone] | By Edward J. R.
Linux patent program finances "defensive publications" Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 11:04PM— Dec. 11, 2008 — Patent holding company Open Invention Network (OIN) has launched a "Linux Defenders" program, co-sponsored by the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) and the Linux Foundation (LF). The program is designed to make prior art more readily accessible to patent and trademark office examiners, says OIN. ...
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Linux vendor claims real-time record Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 5:49PM— Dec. 10, 2008 — The Securities Technology Analysis Center (STAC) has benchmarked Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time (SLERT) delivering record-breaking performance, says Novell.
Hotels Try to Adapt to Hard Times Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 1:01PMBlatant price cutting is avoided, but plenty of perks are on the table
Acer ‘Aspire One’ Ultra portable Notebook or Netbook! Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 11:07AMNobody has been able to answer the riddle whether it was the chicken which came first or the egg but I have certainly entertained the egg first in this column. In case you are wondering if I am going to hold forth on my culinary skills, let me assure that that’s not the case.
Nigeria: WIFI Makes Debut in Enugu, As Chime, Zinox Launch South-East Into Global Village Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 9:52AMLagos — THE Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, pennultimate week, at the South East Economic Summit organised by one of the Nigerian daily newspapers, tongue- lashed the South-East governors and their states over the poor penetration of ICT and charged them to ensure that from next year, their citizens would be added in the global village ...
Nampa plans downtown WiFi Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 6:14AM NAMPA — Nampa will soon join Caldwell and offer free wireless Internet access in the downtown area. [read more]
Conway, Georgetown shops lure shoppers Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 5:51AM Nancy Murphy strolls around Bodega, her hands filled with Christmas decor: a tablecloth and some napkins.
LightPointe Communications and Rayawave Announce Merger Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 8:00AM LightPointe Communications, Inc., a designer and the worldwide leading supplier of free space optical (FSO) communications solutions, and Rayawave, Inc., an innovator of outdoor gigabit wireless millimeter-wave (MMW) point to point radio solutions, will merge business operations.
Proxicast Releases New LAN-Cell 2 Firmware Upgrade with Additional 3G Cellular Modem Card Support Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 7:01AM Proxicast announces the immediate availability of a new firmware release for its flagship LAN-Cell 2 3G cellular router product.
Broadband remains a ‘sticky’ service Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 1:05AMThe government of the Malaysian state of Penang intends to install a free, state-wide WiFi network within two years, and will go ahead despite some members of the Malaysian public expressing health concerns.
Gift Guide for Your Best Friend, Part 2 Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 12:09PMEach holiday, our gift lists include relatives, co-workers, party hosts, the occasional probation officer, and first and second-tier acquaintances. To manage all these people, normal folks without a cadre of elves to do the shopping have to break it down between mandatory vs. optional, personal vs. easy.
Sad cafés Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 6:41AMWith its cappuccino and wine bar, panini grill and Czech beer menu, the little coffee shop with an improbable name seemed almost too good to be true. There, patrons could listen to jazz, grab a WiFi signal, sip espresso, and see work by local artists.
DAILY EXPRESS NEWS Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 5:46AMKota Kinabalu : DAP on Saturday proposed a RM50 billion economic stimulus plan to counter the recession.