News Archive for 05/10/14

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Apple, Napster remove ads on P2P sites

10/14, 6:15pm

Apple removes P2P ads

Apple has withdrawn advertisements it placed on some peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing sites. The ads were removed by both Apple and Napster after the companies received criticism and threats of legal action from the UK record industry, according to The Guardian. Record industry representatives called it ironic that the two leaders in legal music downloads have been supporting sites with illegal activity, according to the report: "We deplore the unauthorised distribution of music on internet sites which prosper by selling advertising on the back of copyright theft. It is hugely ironic that iTunes and Napster, two companies which have done so much to encourage legal downloading, have been caught up in these sites." The report notes that Sky, O2, BT Broadband, Easymobile, msn Messenger and Barclays also use these networks to promote their services.

Griffin debuts iFM with dock connector

10/14, 4:20pm

iFM with dock connector

Griffin today unveiled a new version of its iFM with a dock connector, integrating FM radio tuning and remote control functionality with the iPod in a tiny enclosure. iFM switches seamlessly between controlling the iPod music library and listening to FM radio programming, and serves as an inline remote to control the iPod's transport controls. Features include an integrated white backlit LCD that shows the operating mode of the iFM; digital auto station scan with wraparound capability; band-switch functionality to switch between US, European, and Japanese FM bands; six station presets per band; control via remote to play, pause, fast forward, rewind, play the next song, play the previous song, and volume control which toggles the iPod's EQ setting. iFM works with 5th generation iPod video, iPod nano, 4th generation iPod with clickwheel, iPod mini, and iPod photo. iFM with its dock connector is expected to be available in November for $50.

iPod could "save primetime network TV"

10/14, 3:20pm

iPod network TV

Mark Cuban, who became a billionaire in the content delivery business, says the announcement this week by Apple and ABC will "enabled a new revenue stream which if it grows, could definitely be the revenue stream that saves primetime network TV," says Cuban. He believes other companies will try to get in on the action sooner than they did with music. "All of this isnt going to happen overnight. Distribution must expand beyond Apple, and it will. It will be interesting to see how fast Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Sony (If sony had an iTunes and an ABC deal for the PSP...wow !), AOL and even retailers like Walmart Online and Best Buy respond. Which they will. They arent going to let Apple run away with this market like they did music."

DLO ships Action Jacket for iPod nano

10/14, 10:20am

Action Jacket

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters today introduced the DLO Action Jacket for iPod nano. It is a cushioned neoprene case featuring a clear built-in screen protector, a 180° rotating belt clip and a slender armband. The DLO Action Jacket for iPod nano costs just $30 and is available immediately. It is making its debut at the Digital Life Expo Booth #1239 in New York City, October 14, 15 and 16th. “The Action Jacket was one of the first DLO products ever produced, and it continues to be one of our customers’ favorites,” said Rick Case, VP of Sales for DLO.