The NPD Group announced that it recently surveyed Apple iTunes, iPod, iPhone, and iPod Touch users to explore their reactions to various music subscription-model concepts. According to the statement, NPD’s “iTunes Usage Report” says more than a quarter of respondents expressed strong interest in a free cloud-based music option, and many were willing to pay …
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Rdio announced its plans to change the way people access, discover and pay for music. According to the statement, designed as a highly social experience, Rdio improves the discovery and sharing of music and the way music can be accessed through a Web browser and on smartphones. Rdio will offer unlimited, on-demand access to five …
L5 Technology announced its L5 Remote, a $49.95 accessory and app that turn any iPhone or iPod touch into a universal remote control. According to the statement, the L5 Remote transforms the iPhone or iPod touch into a personal universal remote that controls televisions, DVD players, DVRs, cable boxes, audio equipment, and most other products …
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The NPD Group announced that 16% of Americans age 13 or older are using devices other than their home computers to download software applications (apps), music, video, and other entertainment content from the web. According to the statement, based on NPD’s entertainment market research, 75% of iPhone and iPod Touch users are connecting to the …
RealD Inc. and FrameForge Previz Studio announced the availability of the RealD Professional Stereo3D Calculator app for iPhone, iTouch and iPad, a pre-production and on-set tool for filmmakers shooting in stereoscopic 3D.
Myxer and Quincy Jones III (QD3) announced they have teamed up on a new mobile entertainment campaign that shows the power of free mobile content downloads to drive sales of DVDs.
Apple announced that its customers have purchased and downloaded over 10 billion songs from its iTunes Store. According to the statement, the 10 billionth song, “Guess Things Happen That Way” by Johnny Cash, was purchased by Louie Sulcer of Woodstock, Georgia. As the winner of the iTunes Countdown to 10 Billion Songs, Louie will receive …
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