It's amazing how some companies believe if they make a threat, they'll get their way. Like a kid who threatens to run away or take the ball home because he doesn't like the rules or he doesn't get to be captain of the team.
I don't know if it's like that with Apple and the potential increase in royalty fees that the Copyrights Royalty Board may dish out today. But if the increase 66% increase in fee (9 cents to 15 cents) sought by the National Music Publishers' Association does go through, Apple will find it difficult to operate iTunes without a loss and would rather shut it down.
We'll know today how this will go. It could be a ploy for the labels to force Apple to increase the 99 cent cap as well.
It'll be very interesting to watch. Guess if that happens, mobile warriors can head over to Amazon or back to when we used to get it for free, by other means.
In related music news , Congress authorized further negotiation between Internet radios like Pandora and AOL Radio and SoundExchange to reach an agreement that won't kill the struggling Internet radio industry.
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Internet Radio Saved For Now
I've used podcasts since it was made available on iTunes. Now, i cannot imagine being without it when I run, work in the yard, at the office.
Since I've got my iPhone and all those neat radio apps, I can't imagine going on without access to Internet radio. Fortunately, the bail-out was not the only thing that concerned Congress as H.R. 7084, Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008, cleared the Senate and is on its way to the President's desk for signing.
The passage does not mean an all clear as it permits negotiation with the Copyright Royalty Board for lower rates. With what it was before, many Internet radio stations would have been wiped out. I'm sure everyone knows about Pandora on your iPhone or other mobile devices. If you use it, you'll know how much you miss it if it's gone.
Involved are not just Internet radio stations and websites but traditional broadcast radio. Airplay is considered promotion for the artists, many radio stations now offer streaming over the Internet. Thus, they are also subject to royalty fees.
The negotiation will be between CRB, SoundExchange and the Digital Media Association. This act came about after the CRB ruled to increase the rates Internet radio broadcaster must pay to artists and labels.
Effectively, negotiation can continue through Feb 15, 2009 and allow Congress to approve any deal reached by the parties.
Folks and Organizations involved:
Digital Media Association
SoundExchange
National Assocation of Broadcasters
Copyright Royalty Board (arm of Library of Congress)
Link:
Since I've got my iPhone and all those neat radio apps, I can't imagine going on without access to Internet radio. Fortunately, the bail-out was not the only thing that concerned Congress as H.R. 7084, Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008, cleared the Senate and is on its way to the President's desk for signing.
The passage does not mean an all clear as it permits negotiation with the Copyright Royalty Board for lower rates. With what it was before, many Internet radio stations would have been wiped out. I'm sure everyone knows about Pandora on your iPhone or other mobile devices. If you use it, you'll know how much you miss it if it's gone.
Involved are not just Internet radio stations and websites but traditional broadcast radio. Airplay is considered promotion for the artists, many radio stations now offer streaming over the Internet. Thus, they are also subject to royalty fees.
The negotiation will be between CRB, SoundExchange and the Digital Media Association. This act came about after the CRB ruled to increase the rates Internet radio broadcaster must pay to artists and labels.
Effectively, negotiation can continue through Feb 15, 2009 and allow Congress to approve any deal reached by the parties.
Folks and Organizations involved:
Digital Media Association
SoundExchange
National Assocation of Broadcasters
Copyright Royalty Board (arm of Library of Congress)
Link:
- Summary of Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008
- Seattle Post Intelligencer
Impact: We'll see but for mobile warriors who use their mobile devices for entertainment, loss of Internet music can really cut off a great and growing source for music.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Internet Radio
I used to listened to KIIS FM in LA when Rick Dees was anchoring the morning show. It's what we all listened in the morning from about eight until ten. For me it started early on my drive on the 405. Everyone in the lab was addicted to KIIS in the morning.
Then a friend of mine moved overseas and one thing that he kept bring up was how he missed the morning radio shows. Then someone told him that he could get the show streamed to him over the Internet. Then life was good again. That is until KIIS blocked access to overseas.
I have been listen to Internet radio for years now. My question is should we call this Internet radio or radio over the Internet? Or something like LivePods? Back in the early days when Real Audio dominated the Internet, it was a great software not only because it brought audio to the mass over the Internet but it bundled together a small list of radio stations for easy access.
These days like the iTunes, Windows Media, and AOL Radio, to name a couple applications, has hundreds if not thousands of stations only clicks away. And with greater and faster Internet access, you only need your browser. Here are a few of the major sites that provide radio access over the Internet:
What will happen to the radio now? It's still going strong and does not seem to be in as much trouble as broadcast television. And while HD radio has not picked up, radio remains one of the most widely used entertainment avenue in the world.
I do wonder how much more traction podcasts and Internet Radio like Last.fm are likely to gain when mobility increases? And what of satellite radio? I have limited experience with satellite radio (mainly because of having to pay for a device and monthly fees), but I have extensive exposure to podcasts. I have to say the ability to download and listen to programs at my leisure is very compelling (I just don't want to spend Friday nights at home listening to Science Friday on NPR).
So whether you're at coffee shop, work, or home, access to a wide range of original programming and music is available on your iPhone (I finally installed 2.0 last night and I'm loving the radio apps from iTunes), laptop, or PC.
As a mobile warrior who likes some distraction at times, the Internet radio app is indispensable. I like to know what others are doing to get their feeds.
Have a great Monday!
Then a friend of mine moved overseas and one thing that he kept bring up was how he missed the morning radio shows. Then someone told him that he could get the show streamed to him over the Internet. Then life was good again. That is until KIIS blocked access to overseas.
I have been listen to Internet radio for years now. My question is should we call this Internet radio or radio over the Internet? Or something like LivePods? Back in the early days when Real Audio dominated the Internet, it was a great software not only because it brought audio to the mass over the Internet but it bundled together a small list of radio stations for easy access.
These days like the iTunes, Windows Media, and AOL Radio, to name a couple applications, has hundreds if not thousands of stations only clicks away. And with greater and faster Internet access, you only need your browser. Here are a few of the major sites that provide radio access over the Internet:
Of the five Internet sites, Last.fm is what I consider truly Internet radio because the listener gets to tag what he or she is listen to. As for selection, these five and others like it provide listeners of music, news, or talk a wide selection from all over the world.
What will happen to the radio now? It's still going strong and does not seem to be in as much trouble as broadcast television. And while HD radio has not picked up, radio remains one of the most widely used entertainment avenue in the world.
I do wonder how much more traction podcasts and Internet Radio like Last.fm are likely to gain when mobility increases? And what of satellite radio? I have limited experience with satellite radio (mainly because of having to pay for a device and monthly fees), but I have extensive exposure to podcasts. I have to say the ability to download and listen to programs at my leisure is very compelling (I just don't want to spend Friday nights at home listening to Science Friday on NPR).
So whether you're at coffee shop, work, or home, access to a wide range of original programming and music is available on your iPhone (I finally installed 2.0 last night and I'm loving the radio apps from iTunes), laptop, or PC.
As a mobile warrior who likes some distraction at times, the Internet radio app is indispensable. I like to know what others are doing to get their feeds.
Have a great Monday!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Look Ahead In Mobility
It has not been the kind of weekend I was expecting. I was busy but at the same time, I was able to squeeze in time on some relaxation and was able to get a few things done for myself. It also meant I was moving about a lot on my bike and with my iPhone and XO (kid at Starbucks pointed and laughed when I took out the XO to use).
I was able to catch up on last week's mobile computing, mobile Internet, and blogging development. It also gave me time to reflect on things such as the following topics that I was to share this coming week.
Radio and Internet Radio: I spend a lot time listening to the radio in the car and with iTunes at home and work. I wonder where it is going to go and where it'll go in the podcasting world we live in today.
Mesh: Live Mesh and others. I mentioned it last week and this week, I hope to share more about Live Mesh and others like MobileMe.
Battery: battery saving tips. I can't live without my iPhone. Not quite there but it has made my life so much easier. But of the minor quirks about it one irks me mirr than others about it and that is its battery life. What can we do to extend it through out the a day of mobile work?
Palm: state of Palm. Bad. But just how bad? And what of hope of a turnaround? What we like to see in a turnaround. How about an Internet tablet like device along the line of an iPod Touch or the Nokia 800 series? Foleo have a future?
Of course we also see what ebook future holds. I am think of making it a weekly topic.
See you tomorrow!
I was able to catch up on last week's mobile computing, mobile Internet, and blogging development. It also gave me time to reflect on things such as the following topics that I was to share this coming week.
Radio and Internet Radio: I spend a lot time listening to the radio in the car and with iTunes at home and work. I wonder where it is going to go and where it'll go in the podcasting world we live in today.
Mesh: Live Mesh and others. I mentioned it last week and this week, I hope to share more about Live Mesh and others like MobileMe.
Battery: battery saving tips. I can't live without my iPhone. Not quite there but it has made my life so much easier. But of the minor quirks about it one irks me mirr than others about it and that is its battery life. What can we do to extend it through out the a day of mobile work?
Palm: state of Palm. Bad. But just how bad? And what of hope of a turnaround? What we like to see in a turnaround. How about an Internet tablet like device along the line of an iPod Touch or the Nokia 800 series? Foleo have a future?
Of course we also see what ebook future holds. I am think of making it a weekly topic.
See you tomorrow!
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