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Music CD Sales Still Dropping

New figures from Nielsen SoundScan have sales of music CDs dropping almost 20 percent during the first half of 2007, while digital sales have increased 60 percent.

Apple iPhone Rate Plans Revealed

AT&T and Apple have announced rate plans for the forthcoming iPhone, starting at $59.99 a month and all including unlimited data, unlimited mobile calling, and rollover minutes.

Apple Bottoms Out Another Climate Survey

Climate Counts gives companies scorecards based on companies' self-reported efforts on climate change issues...and Apple once again rounds out the bottom of the list.

YouTube Comes to Apple TV, iPhone

Apple has announced that YouTube content is accessible via it's Apple TV appliance today, and will be ready for iPhones when they launch June 29.

Apple iPhone to Offer 8 Hours of Talk

Apple announced today the iPhone battery will be able to deliver up to 8 hours of talk time - and will sport a scratch-resistant glass top.

John Carmack Reveals New Game Engine

Carmack's latest creation, dubbed id Tech 5, will power the next generation of id Software games.

Jobs Touts Safari for Windows, iPhone Apps

At Apple's WWDC developer expo, Steve Jobs took the wraps off a version of its Safari Web browser for Windows, and detailed how the iPhone will support third party applications.

Palm Adds Former Apple Execs to Board

In a "strategic recapitalization," Palm is selling a 25 percent stake to Elevation Partners and bringing former Apple execs onto its board.

Now We Know When We Can Buy An iPhone

Apple has announced when the much-anticipated iPhone will finally go on sale – and it’s soon.

Coming Soon to Apple TV: YouTube

Apple TV owners will be able to stream online video from YouTube to their big screens using the Apple TV - and new customers will be able to order a larger hard drive.

Apple Launches DRM-Free iTunes Plus

Apple has launched iTunes Plus, offering music from EMI in 256 Kbps AAC format for $1.29 per track - and without Apple's Fairplay digital rights management technology.

Jobs Outlines Plan for ‘Greener’ Apple

In an open letter on the company's Web site, Apple's Steve Jobs has outlined plans to eliminate toxic substances in Apple products and increase recycling.

Former Apple Execs Charged in Options Probe

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two former Apple executives with fraud in the company's stock option backdating scandal...and settled with one immediately.

iPod Hits the 100 Million Mark

Apple announced today it has sold its 100 millionth iPod, making it the fastest-selling music player in history.

EMI Says Goodbye to DRM

In an announcement with Apple, record label EMI says it will offer its entire music library for sale on the Internet without digital rights management protection.

Executives Depart Yahoo Music

Executives David Goldberg and Robert Roback have resigned from Yahoo Music to get back to their "entrepreneurial roots."

Microsoft Announces New PlayReady DRM

Does the world need another digital rights management technology? Microsoft thinks so, announcing PlayReady, a new DRM system aimed at mobile media.

EMI Considers Selling Unprotected MP3s?

Rumors are swirling that one of the big four record labels, EMI, is considering selling some (or all) of its music catalog in unprotected MP3 format.

Apple Would Ditch DRM ‘In a Heartbeat’

In a surprising open letter, Apple's Steve Jobs says his company would ditch DRM-protected music "in a heartbeat" if it could.

Apple and Beatles Ink Trademark Agreement

Is it a first step towards getting The Beatles' music on iTunes? A new deal between Apple, Inc. and Apple Corps puts decades of trademark disputes behind them.

Apple TV to Bridge iTunes and Television

Apple's new Apple TV aims to bridge the cap between iTunes, video on your computer, and your high-definition TV.

Apple Says Options Probe Totals $84 Million

Apple says it has completed its probe of stock options grants, taking a non-cash charge of $84 million and expressing "complete confidence" in CEO Steve Jobs.

Apple Shares Drop on Options Media Report

Shares of Apple Computer swung downward following a media report that federal prosecutors were looking at "apparently falsified" documents in an ongoing stock options probe.

iPod nano Sees (RED)

Apple has rolled out a special edition (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano, with $10 from each sale going to the Global Fund to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Apple Debuts New iPods and Video Store

At a special press event, Apple refreshed its iPod players, rolled out new iTunes software, announced online movie sales...and teased iTV.

Amazon.com Unboxes Online Video Store

Amazon.com beats Apple to the punch with Amazon Unbox, an Windows-only online video store packed with downloadable movies and television shows.

Google CEO Joins Apple Board

Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been elected to Apple's Board of Directors.

Apple Launches $899 iMac for Schools

Apple's finally done away with its CRT-based all-in-one eMac model in favor of a 17-inch, $899 iMac aimed at the education market.

Apple, Nike Hook Up in iPod Fitness Venture

The new Nike+iPod Sport Kit uses a special in-shoe sensor and a wireless receiver attached to an iPod nano to track one's exercise progress.

Apple NYC Fifth Avenue Store Set to Open

Maker of Macs and iPods gets ready to party down on some of New York City's most trendy retail real estate with opening of a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Apple Store.

iTunes Songs to Keep 99 Cent Price Tag

Apple's Steve Jobs has struck deals with four of the largest music distributors which will keep U.S. pricing in the iTunes Music Store at $0.99 per song.

iTunes: Over 1 Billion Served

Apple announces the one billionth song to be downloaded was "Speed of Sound" from Coldplay.

Disney to Acquire Pixar for $7.4 Bln

The Walt Disney Company announced it'll be acquiring animation house Pixar in a $7.4 billion all-stock transaction, and putting Pixar CEO Steve Jobs on its board of directors.

Apple Ships iPod FM Remote, Updates Apps

At his Macworld Expo keynote, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a new $49 iPod remote with an FM Tuner, plus iLife '06, an update to its lifestyle applications featuring Web authoring.

Google Opens Video Store, Online Payments

It's official: Google's in the content business, launching the Google Video Store with CBS and NBA programming, along with the much-expected Google Payments System.

Music Co.’s Subpoenaed Over Digital Prices

New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer has issued subpoenas to major music companies to investigate whether digital music services have illegally fixed prices.

Apple’s Already Sold Over 1 Million Videos

Apple says the iTunes Music Store has sold more than 1 million videos since the company introduced its new video-capable iPod on October 12.

iTunes 6 Sells Videos, TV eps for $1.99

Apple's revised its iTunes software and online store to sell music videos and ad-free downloadable version of current TV episodes for $1.99.