News Archive for 05/07/26

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Podcast Tuner for Mac OS X

07/26, 6:45pm

Podcast Tuner helps simplify podcast browsing

Pariahware has released Podcast Tuner for Mac OS X, which it says provides a new approach to finding Podcasts. Podcast Tuner downloads a list of Podcasts to the users computer and displays them in similar fashion to the online guide format used in cable boxes and personal video recorders. "It has a simplistic interface so that even novice computer users can now take part in the Podcasting revolution. By simply moving the mouse over the guide the user can display the podcast description, the episode description, or the podcast art. If the user wishes to hear a particular 'episode', a simple click on that episode will begin the download and automarically play it when the download has finished." A free trial for its service is available with the free software download. After the trial, the service is available for $10 per month or $100 per year.

Apple filtering podcasts?

07/26, 8:25am

Apple thwarting independent music podcasters?

A group of independent music podcasters says that Apple is thwarting independent music podcasters. The group announced that Apple is not publishing some of the feeds of some of its members' podcasts at the iTunes Music Store. "Even though most podcasts only take 48 hours to appear, many music podcasters are finding themselves left out in the cold. Despite the widespread proliferation of podcasts through Apple"s new iTunes version 4.9, it appears music podcasters that legally distribute independent music are being left behind and effectively locked out of the iTunes podcast directory."

Though Out changes \"iPed\"

07/26, 8:05am

iPod accessory maker rebrands "iPed" line

Though Out Co. today announced that it has reached an agreement to change the name of its "iPed" accessory line for iPods and other devices. The company says that it believes that changing the name to "Ped" will help create a separate brand that is distinct from the iPod. "The best interest of the long-term success of the now-named Ped product line is recognition away from the coincident relationship of iPed to the iPod. This new recognition of Ped branding will show the true value of our products. Our products work with many other devices on the market as the designs are intended to achieve greatest result with iPods but not limited to them only." The Ped product line design, described as an elegant "device Ped-estal", is available for both the standard iPod and iPod shuffle.

Indies get larger payout

07/26, 7:50am

Apple raises payments to US indie labels

Apple is offering Indie labels a larger portion of each iTunes sale. A report by Digital Music News says that Apple has raised its wholesale payout on iTunes Music Store downloads to seventy cents per song, bringing more parity between independent and major labels. "The increase first came to light in a letter sent by Derek Sivers, CEO of independent retailer CD Baby. While different wholesale figures have been floating around since the beginning of the iTunes Music Store launch, one lawyer actively negotiating iTunes deals indicated to Digital Music News that the 70 cents rate falls in line with current major label payouts." The report says the move could attract more independent labels and could extend Apple's catalog even further and that the 70 cent payout includes publishing costs.