When I read XM will be launching Radio Hanukkah in December, I nearly spit out my Manischewitz. Other than the dreidel song and Adam Sandler’s ode to Hanukah, I didn’t realize there was other music associated with the holiday. Because you’ve come to expect hard hitting journalism here at ZNF, I journeyed far and wide … Read more
I walked into Macy’s yesterday, and what did I stumble upon? Men’s suits on my left, and hey! It’s an iPod vending machine on my right! In truth I didn’t see the iPods until I was leaving the store, though I can’t imagine how I managed to miss them the first time around. Unfortunately I … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Orb to pilfer YouTube videos for mobile phones: ZDNet Apple teams with airlines to deliver iPod integration: Press Release Fox begins selling movies and shows online: Broadcasting & Cable Motorola acquires Netopia to grow IPTV: Davis Freeberg CableLabs says they’ve streamlined MultiStream CableCARD process: Press Release
I’m not sure how anyone could have missed it, but Microsoft’s Zune hits the streets today at $249. On the positive side, the iPod competitor integrates an FM receiver and WiFi functionality. But the Zune is bulkier than the iPod, offers fewer store downloads, has a small selection of accessories, isn’t cross platform, and it … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Live NASA broadcast from Space Station in HD: EngadgetHD Most PVR users watch recorded shows within three days: PVRWire How to improve the music cellphone: LiveDigitally Comcast adds HD art-on-demand: Press Release Internet TV directory beta application released: tVadio
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Logitech Wireless DJ Music System reviewed: PC Magazine HBO pondering online strategy: Ars Technica PlayStation 3 menu & interface video walkthrough: Engadget AT&T spells out future Homezone direction: USA Today INHD2 to be euthanized, INHD renamed Mojo: Multichannel News
Sirius is offering a 2-day promotion (today and tomorrow) of free Internet radio to highlight Stern is now online. I just registered and it was quick and easy, without requiring a credit card number, though I doubt I’d ever go for a paid account at $12.95 a month… I get tons of free online music … Read more
DVD Jon, the guy who cracked DVD encryption, has set up shop in California as DoubleTwist Ventures. His goal is to pirate license technology enabling iTunes to play on non-iPods and non-iTunes DRM-ed tracks to play on iPods (how’s that working out, Real?). It would be nice if Apple’s copy protection scheme (aka FairPlay) was … Read more