By Jim Giles
Something exciting has just happened to online music, and it has nothing to do with Google’s new music service garnering all the headlines.
If you Google search for music related terms, like an artist’s name, some results now come with links to audio previews for relevant tracks. It is easy to use, but the [...]
The European Parliament is hammering out a final agreement on how member states should deal with file-sharing.
It has watered down its original amendment to the Telecoms Package which stated that member states could not cut off net pirates without court authority. It follows pressure from countries keen to adopt tough anti-piracy laws.
The French government has [...]
By Katie Allen
Google has launched a music search service for internet users in the United States that will provide information about artists and quick access to licensed music providers.
The new search feature on Google.com will allow people to find songs, even if they know only a few of the lyrics, by simply typing a line [...]
Comcast, one of the leading US providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services, today announced it is launching next-generation DOCSIS 3.0 and making the leap from broadband to wideband in several areas of California, including Fresno, Merced, Modesto, Stockton, Tracy, Tulare, Visalia, as well as Santa Barbara County (see complete list of 83 [...]
VEVO, the new premium music video and entertainment service powered by YouTube, and AT&T have entered into a branding and marketing agreement whereby AT&T will support VEVO’s comprehensive services across multiple connected platforms. The announcement was made today by Rio Caraeff, president and chief executive officer of VEVO, and Chris Schembri, vice president of media [...]