…standard definition will be “competitive” with those offered by competitors, including Apple Computer Inc.’s iTunes store, Movielink, CinemaNow and Amazon.com’s Unbox. The Xbox service will launch less than a week after Sony’s PlayStation 3 video-game console hits store shelves in the United States. Microsoft Australia’s official response regarding localised content…
…growth area yet to take off in Australia was that of satellite CDs, where consumers compile their own CDs by downloading songs from a central database beamed into a music store via satellite. IBISWorld expects that technology to arrive in Australia by 2010. Source: AustralianIT Related Links: Apple iTunes, IBISWorld…
…to the store, and how you can access the store within games,” said Billy Pidgeon, IDC gaming analyst. “The layout is similar to Apple iTunes which is good, because it works. Plus, there are a couple of unique video games for under US$15.” Source: Australian IT Related Links: PS3 Australia…
…10 years to show up. “I worry about the teenager who’s going to be 23, 24, 25 years old and has a measurable noise-induced hearing loss, and now has another 60-something years to live with his hearing, which is only going to get worse.” Source: SMH Related Links: Apple iPod…
…batteries, also said seeking a compensation from Sony was an option, but company spokesman Masayuki Takeuchi said replacing the faulty products was a priority and would decide a measure after discussing with Sony. Source: SMH Related Links: More companies being battery recall, Apple battery exchange program, Dell battery return program…
…the first time that Microsoft has revealed a system unique to the hardware. Microsoft says its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple Computer’s market-leading iPod and, as a result, lose money this holiday season. Microsoft’s 30GB Zune will retail for $US249.99 – US99 cents…
Toshiba and Fujitsu have joined a growing list of computer makers recalling Sony batteries in the latest blow to consumer confidence in Sony’s reputation as a manufacturer. The two personal computer manufacturers joined others that have recalled Sony batteries including Dell, Apple and Lenovo. Toshiba said on last week it…
Toshiba and Fujitsu have joined a growing list of computer makers recalling Sony batteries in the latest blow to consumer confidence in Sony’s reputation as a manufacturer. The two personal computer manufacturers joined others that have recalled Sony batteries including Dell, Apple and Lenovo. Toshiba said on last week it…
More than a week after the release of iTunes 7, Apple has started to address the problems reported by hundreds of users. Problems such as audio distortion and song skipping were just some of the complaints streaming into Apple discussion boards following the 12 September release of the latest version…
With Sony in damage control over their massive battery recall regarding Dell and Apple notebooks, another report of a notebook catching on fire is doing the rounds. Apparently, an IBM Thinkpad notebook user was seen throwing down his notebook at LAX, with numerous onlookers reporting that the notebook instantly caught…
Microsoft is touting the ability to share music through wireless connectivity as a key element for its new “Zune” portable media player to win over consumers from Apple’s market-leading iPod. The world’s largest software maker said it will launch a 30-gigabyte Zune and an iTunes competitor called the Zune Marketplace…
Microsoft’s challenge to Apple’s reigning iPod MP3 players will be built by Toshiba and allow people to “DJ” by wirelessly sharing music. Plans submitted to the Federal Communications Commission by Japanese electronics giant Toshiba provided a glimpse into the workings of an MP3 player designed by Microsoft. The device was…