Apple to Acquire Beats Music & Beats Electronics
Posted on 29-May-2014 09:57 News, Entertainment
Apple has agreed to acquire the subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software.
Spotify now offers free option on mobile and tablet
Posted on 12-Dec-2013 10:29 News, Entertainment
Service offers free music on mobile and tablet, expands to 55 markets. Also announces plans to offer the entire Led Zeppelin Swan Song/Atlantic catalog through online strreaming.
Australian company invests in Dash Tickets
Posted on 27-Oct-2011 15:09 News, Entertainment
Wellington-based technology company Dash Tickets has secured a significant capital investment from the founders of Australian entertainment powerhouse, Ministry of Sound Australia.
Vodafone and SKY team up for even more Mobile TV
Posted on 17-Dec-2009 11:00 News, Entertainment
Companies confirmed the addition of five new Mobile TV channels - Disney Channel, Playhouse Disney, Trackside, World Wrestling Entertainment and Nickelodeon - increasing the current SKY Mobile TV channel line-up to fourteen.
Adobe Flash Platform to spread across desktops and mobile devices
Posted on 5-Oct-2009 20:30 News, Entertainment
In addition, Adobe announced new HTTP streaming technology for video delivered on the Flash Platform, demonstrated upcoming features of Adobe AIR 2 software, released a second beta of Adobe Flash Builder and Flash Catalyst software, and made available new Adobe Flash Platform Services for collaboration.
Vodafone announces Vodafone 360 service
Posted on 24-Sep-2009 20:54 News, Entertainment
All of a customer’s contacts, status updates and messaging services are brought together in one place enhancing the customer’s experience and use of social media. Customers will have integrated contacts, music, photos and mapping services and can share their favourite music choices and even their physical location, how and when they choose, with their chosen groups of friends.
QuickPlay Media powers Telecom New Zealand Mobile TV service
Posted on 22-Sep-2009 09:55 News, Entertainment
The service includes a wide variety of exclusive content from TVNZ and MediaWorks (TV3, C4) in addition to other programs. These shows include “Two and a Half Men” and “Outrageous Fortune,” and new series such as “Fringe” and “The Mentalist.”
Last.fm debuts on Vodafone
Posted on 19-Dec-2008 08:01 News, Entertainment
Mobile operator giant brings Last.fm music experience to mobile phones around the world, including "scrobble" and artist recommendations.
Mobile content code issued for public consultation
Posted on 10-Sep-2008 15:31 News, Entertainment
The Mobile Content Code was first developed in 2005 for the voluntary self-regulation of commercial content services provided via mobile phones. It sets out industry-agreed principles to ensure that mobile content services are provided in a socially responsible manner.
Amazon.com to acquire Audible.com
Posted on 1-Feb-2008 08:58 News, Entertainment
Through its web sites in the US and UK and alliances in Germany and France, Audible.com offers over 80,000 programs, including audiobooks from well-known authors.
