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Steve Jobs was nominated because of the innovative changes he has made to the entertainment industry through the iPod and the iTunes Music Store (iTMS). This year saw explosive growth in podcasting, the introduction of video downloads at the iTMS, the iPod nano, video capable iPods, and the G5 iMac with Front Row. Each technology…

Sony went so far as to post a list of every CD it produces that uses the XCP copy protection software. This is the latest action on Sonyis part to stem the consumer backlash of problems stemming out of privacy and security issues from the DRM tools it uses on music CDs. A statement on…

Sonyis copy protection software can install and hide itself on both Mac OS X and Windows systems in a manner commonly known as “rootkit.” Mac users are not affected by the new viruses that take advantage of Sonyis DRM technology, but Windows users are. The music company released new tools for Windows users that remove…

Pixar also commented that it is in “deep negotiations” with Disney regarding a potential distribution deal for three upcoming animated features after its current project, Cars.

AccountEdge Network Edition, which lets multiple users access the same company database at the same time, is bundled AccountEdge. AccountEdge 2006 sells for US$299, and additional multi-user licenses cost $149. Upgrades from previous versions are $139.

The programs will be commercial free, just like the shows that are available on the iTunes Music Store (iTMS). CBS plans on making CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NCIS, Survivor, and The Amazing Race available. NBC will include Law & Order: SVU and The Office, along with Monk from USA Network, and Battlestar Galactica from the…

However, he added a caveat: “The risk in our downgrade is that the frenetic pace of innovation at Apple could present new opportunities, which could trigger an upgrade at a price thatis much higher than it is today.” Mr. Wolf wrote in his research report that, beginning with Appleis introduction of the Mac mini this…

Mr. Wu said that his checks with industry and channel sources show that not only are the new video-capable iPods selling better than he expected, but he believes they may even be outselling the iPod nano. “We believe vPod buyers are mostly installed base users attracted to its high storage capacity (30 GB and 60…

When Apple rolled out the iTunes Music Store in Australia, they also asked about video content. Apple offered no time frame to the Aussies, either. Eddy Cue, global head of iTunes, commented for the Sydney Herald “Itis something we just started in the US and we have nothing to announce at this time.” Similarly, Tony…

Apple has been building a track record for the overall strength of its stock for over a year. Sullivan noted that as of November 2004, Apple had already held its gains for 12 months. Appleis stock then shot up to US$45 in February of 2005 before slipping to a slightly lower average. The stock value,…

The decrease in estimated days to ship is partly due to the release of the video iPod, Mr. Munster hypothesized. However, “the true test in availability of the nano will be the holiday buying period from Nov. 25 to Dec. 31,” he wrote. He also pointed out that the number of iPods on Amazon.comis Top…

Among all MP3 players, Appleis rating was just barely Excellent, the only company to hit that mark. iRiver, Dell, Creative and Archos were next in line, in that order. Readers were most enthusiastic about Appleis iPods with 10GB or larger hard drives — among flash players with 1GB or less storage, Apple was at the…

Introduction Seiko hasnit been in the Mac label printer market since the late 1990s, due to a decision that retooling their software for Mac OS 8 wasnit worth the investment. But after noticing a beta Mac driver in May, Mac support in June, and the units at Macworld in July, we had to get one…

Searching the iTMS for Stanfordis lectures and other content wonit turn up much. Instead, a special link from the Stanford web site opens iTunes and takes you to the content. Currently, there are over 300 pubic downloads and about 100 reserved for faculty and students. Stanford on iTunes