News Archive for 07/04/25

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iTunes may offer lyrics

04/25, 2:10pm

Apple in talks to offer lyrics via iTunes

Digital media firm Gracenote and Yahoo have launched an online lyrics service that could enable iTunes users to view song lyrics. Gracenote has said it is in talks with various music partners, including Apple, and that publishers embraced the company's plan to offer lyrics over consumers turning to unlicensed third-party sites, according to Reuters. "Finally, a free, legal and definitive way to settle a bet with the guy sitting next to you at the bar who is certain the Ramones' most famous anthem declares, 'I wanna piece of bacon,'" said Ian Rogers, general manager of Yahoo! Music. The announcement follows a deal struck last summer that gave Gracenote rights to lyrics from music labels such as BMG, Universal, and Sony/ATV Music publishing.

George Foreman iGrill

04/25, 1:15pm

George Foreman intros iPod-ready grill

Entering one of the last few areas untouched by portable music players, George Foreman has unveiled the iGrill. Using the relative safety of its electric barbecue, the stand-up grill has a 10-watt speaker set that broadcasts music from a portable music player while the main 200 sq. in. grill cooks food indoors or outside. The iGrill is labeled as iPod ready courtesy of a USB port but is said to work with most any digital audio device.

The unique grill is already available from online stores and retails for $150. [via Uncrate]

iPhone to test loyalty

04/25, 12:50pm

iPhone to test cellular customer loyalty

Apple's forthcoming iPhone, which is due to ship in late June, will likely test the loyalty of cellular customers who have thus far shown little brand loyalty between carriers. Apple customers are well known for their fierce loyalty to the company, staunchly defending the company's products and software offerings in nearly every medium. "We did a survey and we found [...] carrier loyalty wasn't a big issue. People aren't that loyal," Miro Kazakoff, director of wireless practice at Compete said. "So [AT&T] is trying to transfer loyalty to the device, not the carrier." AT&T is using Apple's iPhone to create customer loyalty where little already exists, according to Computerworld, which could result in more subscribers who are less likely to leave AT&T for another carrier.

Survey: 'Monster' iPhone

04/25, 11:45am

Survey: iPhone will be a 'monster'

Apple's forthcoming cellular handset, internet browser, and widescreen iPod dubbed 'iPhone' which the company unveiled in January is likely to explode onto the scene, according to a new survey. ChangeWave Research conducted a study of tech-savvy professionals which points to high demand for the device, with about one in 10 respondents (or 9 percent) saying they are likely to purchase the iPhone once it becomes available. Another 7 percent said they will likely purchase the device as a gift for someone else. "That's huge," ChangeWave founder Tobin Smith said. "This is going to be a monster." The survey points to a far faster adoption rate than the industry average for consumer electronics products, and Smith suspects that Apple will exceed its sales goals if the iPhone's performance lives up to consumer expectations.