| Disney launches UK kids portal, Europe to follow
(Reuters)
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 Reuters - Entertainment group Walt Disney's
Internet arm said on Thursday it was about to launch a UK
portal aimed at young adults showcasing its games, films, music
and social networking assets in one British Web site.
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| EU executive stays above online music rights fray
(Reuters)
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 Reuters - The European Commission said it has no
date for reviewing its voluntary guidelines on managing online
music rights despite new calls on Thursday for a mandatory
shake-up of the system.
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| AT&T flings cellphone network wide open
(USATODAY.com)
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| USATODAY.com - NEW YORK - Starting immediately, AT&T customers can ditch their AT&T phones and use any wireless phone, device and software application from any maker - think smartphones, e-mail and music downloading. And they don't have to sign a contract. |
| Nokia Cell Phone Comes With E-Mail, XHTML Browser
(TechWeb)
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| TechWeb - T-Mobile is now offering the Nokia 6263, which can store up to 350 songs on a 512 MB memory card that's included with the phone. |
| DOJ Backs Landmark RIAA File-Sharing Victory
(NewsFactor)
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| NewsFactor - It looks like the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) might finally get its payday. The U.S. Department of Justice has decided a $222,000 damage award in a digital music copyright infringement case the RIAA won in October is constitutional. |
| Nokia Unveils Internet Services
(PC World)
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| PC World - Users can share photos, buy music, and manage other services on the new Ovi.com. |
| Nokia's unlimited music offer turns market on head
(Reuters)
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 Reuters - Nokia's plan to offer
unlimited music downloads challenges the dominant pay-per-track
sales model and is likely to upset carriers already worried
that Nokia is poaching their customer relationships.
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| Nokia sees growth in mobile users in '08
(AP)
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| AP - Nokia Corp. said Tuesday it expects the global market for mobile devices to grow 10 percent next year, and the company plans to provide its handset owners with more music as part of efforts to enhance its Internet services. |
| MySpace Gets into Music Marketing
(PC Magazine)
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| PC Magazine - MySpace might be the go-to site for many an aspiring artist, but the social networking site is turning to more established musical acts for a site that will feature video interviews, live music streams and the option to purchase music. |
| Mobile Music A $11 Billion Industry By 2011
(TechWeb)
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| TechWeb - Forecasts from researchers at Understanding & Solutions point to worldwide growth that may help offset revenue losses. |
