TiVo Faces Fight as DVR Market Booms
TiVo struggles to keep its lead as cable operators roll out unbranded DVRs with hard drives and electronic program guides. Analysts say delays in securing software and partnerships push the market toward Scifific Atlanta Motorola and other vendors, narrowing TiVo’s edge.
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CNET Launches Free Music Service With Downloadable Tracks
CNET Networks introduced a legal music service this week inviting artists to upload songs for several weeks. The platform offers free downloads in a discovery oriented environment, aiming to save fans time finding tunes that fit their tastes. The download site will be distinct from a planned MP3.com information site.
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Growth in music downloads outpaces paid services
Pew Internet and American Life Project reports online music downloads rose 28 percent since year end with KaZaa having about 27 million users versus 11 million for paid services like iTunes and Rhapsody. Fourteen percent, about 17 million, say they no longer download.
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Online ad costs rise as keyword bidding tightens market
EDiets.com reports significant marketing cost increases as advertisers compete for search keywords. The New York Post notes pay per click opportunities are now highly competitive, with expected higher ad costs, preemptions of contracted impressions, and spikes in sell-out rates reducing ad inventory.
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Online music services draw millions in March usage
MusicMatch.com led with 5.3 million visitors in March followed by Roxie’s Napster at 2.6 million and Apple Computer’s iTunes with 2.3 million. RealNetworks’ Rhapsody reached 1.4 million and Walmart Music 535,000 users.
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All New Yahoo Messenger Adds Photo Sharing and Avatars
Yahoo Inc releases the All New Yahoo Messenger featuring photo sharing Internet radio and avatars. Lisa Pollock Mann senior director says the update will change the messaging landscape by offering new ways to express share and manage and make instant messaging more essential.
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AOL Free Toolbar Launch Brings Google Powered Search
America Online introduces a free toolbar for subscribers and nonmembers. The AOL Toolbar provides Google powered AOL Search and quick access to AOL mail and content such as Yellow Pages weather and stock quotes on Windows PCs. Time Warner unit notes rivals MSN Yahoo and Amazon have recent toolbars.
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Microsoft profits rise as corporate tech spending revives
Microsoft reports stronger quarterly earnings as PC and server demand outpace expectations. CIO John Connors cites a continuing corporate technology upturn, with upgrades spurring Windows XP and Office sales. Despite optimism, analysts warn the recovery is modest and uneven across the sector.
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