Sony Ericsson takes cues from Apple, RIM app store pricing

Sony Ericsson takes cues from Apple, RIM app store pricing

Sony Ericsson opened its PlayNow Arena app store to developers, taking elements from both Apple and Blackberry maker Research In Motion’s pricing models.

The company is sharing 70 percent of revenues after taxes and service charges, mirroring Apple. However, it’s setting a minimum price for paid… Continue Reading

Live blogging: Microsoft’s E3 2008 press conference — partnership with Netflix announced

Live blogging: Microsoft’s E3 2008 press conference — partnership with Netflix announced

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Here’s an updated view of the Microsoft press conference. Summary: Microsoft made progress tearing down the old Sony hegemony, but it’s not chipping away much at Nintendo’s newfound dominance.

The Final Fantasy series (except for 11) was a Sony exclusive for many years. Now Microsoft has… Continue Reading

Sony now streaming music for free on imeem

Sony now streaming music for free on imeem

Sony BMG has become the latest music label to offer its entire music and video catalog for free streaming on imeem, a Web site focused on letting users share music playlists.

Warner Music Group did the same in July (our coverage). The deal is significant because… Continue Reading

Publishers move to split ebooks into pieces

Publishers move to split ebooks into pieces

Ever wondered what happened to the promise of the ebook?

In the ‘90s, when the Internet took hold in a big way, publishers half-heartedly looked to ebooks — electronic versions books as a way to boost sales.

The efforts generally failed, due to poor reading devices, customer… Continue Reading