Paul Resnikoff

Dark Horse Patent Owner Sues Apple, Samsung, SanDisk

February 25, 2007

A relatively unknown firm has now sued Apple, Samsung, and SanDisk over a patent related to an "MPEG portable sound reproducing system." The suit, which surfaced last week in Marshall, Texas, was filed by a ... Read More...

RIAA Steps Up University Anti-Piracy Campaign

Paul Resnikoff

February 21, 2007

The RIAA is stepping up its campaign against infringing college students this year, though university responses appear soft. According to a recent article by the Associated Press, the RIAA is issuing thousan... Read More...

XM, Sirius Enter Definitive Merger Agreement

Paul Resnikoff

February 20, 2007

XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio are now planning to merge, according to an announcement issued Monday morning. The definitive agreement, billed as a "merger of equals," is actually a $4.57 bill... Read More...

Major Restructuring Potentially Ahead at Sony BMG, Sources

Paul Resnikoff

February 19, 2007

After a painful bloodletting at EMI, sources to Digital Music News are increasingly pointing to a difficult contraction ahead at Sony BMG. The restructuring would mostly be focused within the Epic and Columb... Read More...

Samsung Bolsters Music-Focused Lineup, iPhone Looms

Paul Resnikoff

February 15, 2007

Apple is usually a strong presence at digital music and mobile conferences, even though its executives rarely attend. The was the case at 3GSM, where the iPhone hovered over the proceedings like a heavy clou... Read More...

Canadian Content Holders Spin Softer Anti-Piracy Plan

Paul Resnikoff

February 15, 2007

Major labels have employed a number of tactics to curtail file-sharing, though most have been unsuccessful. Still, most music fans are aware of the moral and economic implications of swapping online. Now, a... Read More...

Video Game Executive Found Guilt of Options Backdating

Paul Resnikoff

February 14, 2007

A former video game executive has recently been found guilty of illegally backdating executive options grants, a result that is being closely watched by Disney, Apple, and Steve Jobs. Take-Two Interactive So... Read More...

RIAA Offers ISPs Pre-Lawsuit Settlement Option

Paul Resnikoff

February 14, 2007

The RIAA has now extended a new deal to ISPs, one that would allow subscribers to quickly resolve lawsuits. A copy of a letter sent by the RIAA to a specific access provider, obtained Digital Music News, off... Read More...

Zune Marketplace Installation Levels Remain Low, Report

Paul Resnikoff

February 12, 2007

Early reports suggest that sales of the Microsoft Zune player have been weak, though the software giant has yet to release official numbers. That makes it difficult to accurately draw comparisons to other pl... Read More...

Jobs Reactions Continue; Warner Chief Backs Protection

Paul Resnikoff

February 8, 2007

Warner Music chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. issued a pro-DRM message on Thursday, largely a response to recent comments by Apple chief Steve Jobs. "Let me be clear: we advocate the continued use of DRM in the ... Read More...

Quarterly Revenues Bump, Profits Drop at Napster

Paul Resnikoff

February 8, 2007

Quarterly earnings dropped once again at Napster, while revenues continued to increase. For the fiscal third quarter ending December 31st, the online music store shed $9.5 million, or $0.22 per basic and dil... Read More...

EMI Pushes MP3-Based Plan, More Details Surface

Paul Resnikoff

February 8, 2007

EMI has been aggressively pushing an MP3-based plan, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. In early January, an informant told Digital Music News that a major label was preparing to position a... Read More...

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Dark Horse Patent Owner Sues Apple, Samsung, SanDisk

RIAA Steps Up University Anti-Piracy Campaign

XM, Sirius Enter Definitive Merger Agreement

Major Restructuring Potentially Ahead at Sony BMG, Sources

Samsung Bolsters Music-Focused Lineup, iPhone Looms

Canadian Content Holders Spin Softer Anti-Piracy Plan

Video Game Executive Found Guilt of Options Backdating

RIAA Offers ISPs Pre-Lawsuit Settlement Option

Zune Marketplace Installation Levels Remain Low, Report

Jobs Reactions Continue; Warner Chief Backs Protection

Quarterly Revenues Bump, Profits Drop at Napster

EMI Pushes MP3-Based Plan, More Details Surface

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