First glimpse at Spotify’s iPhone app: easy mobile streaming to rival iTunes?

First glimpse at Spotify’s iPhone app: easy mobile streaming to rival iTunes?

Spotify, the Swedish streaming music startup which has racked up more than 6 million users in Europe, has released a first glimpse at its much-awaited iPhone application. Spotify’s mobile efforts have been talked about as a potential iTunes killer, or even a rival to piracy,… Continue Reading

Sad news hits the airwaves: Layoffs at NPR

Sad news hits the airwaves: Layoffs at NPR

It’s a sad day. We saw Yahoo! go through its second mass layoff in under a year. And now it’s being reported that National Public Radio — of which shows including All Things Considered, Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me and Car Talk have attracted a wide audience… Continue Reading

Universal to remove anti-piracy technology

Universal to remove anti-piracy technology

The Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music label, plans to sell a significant portion of its catalog without copy protection software for at least the next few months, according to the New York Times.

It’s one more sign that the industry’s united stance behind digital-rights… Continue Reading

Pandora goes mobile

Pandora goes mobile

Internet radio site Pandora announced tonight the launch of a new service for mobile phones, finally taking the popular music site beyond its core internet audience.

Pandora’s site is a favorite among music lovers: It lets you discover new music based on your tastes and create… Continue Reading