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Skype's ring tone deals: A Music Overture or threat to iTunes??

Thu, 27/04/2006 - 15:22 by MT Bureau

The internet calling firm Skype joined the burgeoning ringtone business announcing a broad set of agreements with recording firms for ringtones, leading some to speculate the company is lining up its own music store.

Sony to unleash PS3, Online Gaming Service in November

Thu, 23/03/2006 - 09:40 by MT Bureau

World’s largest maker of computer games, Sony Corp. is slated to launch its much hyped next generation gaming console, PS3 in November along with an online gaming service to battle it out with the already in market Microsoft XBox 360. The launch has been delayed due to a holdup in finalizing standards for Blu-ray DVD technology.

Apple iTunes crosses 1 Billion Downloads

Fri, 24/02/2006 - 16:58 by MT Bureau

In less than 3 years of its existence, Apple iTunes has reached a milestone this Thursday, crossing 1 Billion downloads. The company celebrated the occasion by giving away an iMac computer, 10 iPods and ,000 worth of downloads to Mr. Alex Ostrovsky from Michigan, USA who downloaded Coldplay’s "Speed of Sound" Wednesday midnight and in the process gifted the company with the marvelous milestone.

Amazon to challenge iPOD, iTunes

Fri, 17/02/2006 - 15:16 by MT Bureau

Amazon.com has been reported to be getting ready with their own digital music player, which will be linked to its online music service, and the company is in negotiations with several music companies for content.

Nintendo DS to double up as Portable TV/Web Browser

Thu, 16/02/2006 - 16:04 by MT Bureau

An internet browser from Opera and a card which will enable people to watch TV on the Nintendo's hand held video game machine is on the cards. An annoucement to this effect was made by Nintendo Presid

Apple unveils 1 GB iPod Nano

Wed, 08/02/2006 - 05:19 by MT Bureau

Apple on Tuesday introduced a 1 GB version of its iPod Nano priced at $ 149 beefing up its product line of audio players.

Royal Honour for iPod's Designer

Tue, 03/01/2006 - 08:33 by MT Bureau

Queen Elizabeth II named iPod's designer Jonathan Ive in the New Year Honours List. The 38 year old London born design guru who is currently an employee of Apple was named Commander Of the Most Excell

Sony Walkman rated as King of Gizmos

Wed, 28/12/2005 - 08:59 by MT Bureau

The compact and subtle gizmo to the aid of the music lovers has bagged the center stage yet again as the original Sony Walkman has been crowned by the PC World magazine as the greatest gadget of the past 50 years.

Microsoft Xbox Hits Japan

Sun, 11/12/2005 - 08:46 by MT Bureau

Microsoft launched its much hyped Xbox game console in Japan on Saturday hoping to beat rivals Sony and Nintendo by being the first to release the next generation gaming console.

Sony PS3 to Offer Parental Controls

Mon, 28/11/2005 - 11:45 by MT Bureau

Sony has become the latest of the video-game console makers to announce parental controls in its newest machine, according to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). Now, all three major console makers are promising parents the means to help restrict their children’s access to violent video games.

XBox Users Report Problems Early On

Sat, 26/11/2005 - 19:13 by MT Bureau

Microsoft Corp. has admitted to recieving "isolated" reports of glitches with its Xbox 360 video-game console from consumers in the first days after the model went on sale. Users complained on Web sites that games stopped during play and the machines unexpectedly turned off.

TiVo Adds More Video to iPod, PSP

Tue, 22/11/2005 - 04:33 by MT Bureau

Digital video recorder maker TiVo Inc. is expected to make an announcement today to allow its users to download any television program stored on their recorders to video iPods.