Sony Unwraps PlayStation 4 Digital Entertainment Apps

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced a line-up of digital entertainment apps that will be available on its PlayStation 4 (PS4) video game console in the U.S. beginning November 15, 2013.

Crackle, Ustream and RadioIO Boost LOOT

Sony DADC New Media Solutions announced that its LOOT development team is working with Crackle, Ustream, RadioIO and other digital media companies to bring virtual world experiences to feature films, television, radio and live events on the PlayStation Home social game platform.

SOCAN Demands Millions from YouTube, Netflix and Friends

The Society of Music Authors, Composers, and Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) announced that it is seeking an interim tariff (2007-2012) to collect millions of dollars in royalties from commercial and user generated content streaming media websites and services including YouTube, Netflix, iTunes, Crackle, Qriocity and Vimeo.