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Google tight-lipped on U.K. spectrum bid

December 14, 2007 7:55 PM PST

The company won't say whether it will participate in Ofcom's auction of radio spectrum, citing a U.S. ruling.

Revelations from Pandora's music box

September 18, 2007 7:27 PM PDT

Tim Westergren, founder and chief strategy officer of Pandora, is looking to change royalty rates, the musician class system and how companies interact with their customers.

FAQ: The 411 on radio frequency interference

July 27, 2007 11:00 AM PDT

Ever wonder what causes that annoying "buzz" from a speaker? It's called radio frequency interference.

FAQ: Net radio's mixed signals

July 14, 2007 4:12 PM PDT

This Sunday, Webcasters are expected to hand over higher royalty fees to the recording industry. What does that mean for their devotees?

Feds snub open source for 'smart' radios

July 6, 2007 3:10 PM PDT

New FCC rules say open-source code for next-gen mobile tech has "high burden" to show it's secure. Some industry and security experts beg to differ.

Congress urges peace talks in Net radio conflict

June 29, 2007 6:21 PM PDT

Controversial new fees Webcasters say would cripple them are supposed to kick in July 15, but Congress is reluctant to intervene, at least not yet.

What does CBS want with Last.fm?

May 31, 2007 1:12 PM PDT

Media giant pays $280 million for social network devoted to music, but industry watchers wonder if CBS wants the community, the tech or both.

Music industry offers deal to small Webcasters

May 22, 2007 8:48 PM PDT

Group says "small" Webcasters can escape fee hikes, but Net radio operators attack offer as a ploy to stunt the medium's growth.

Lawmakers propose reversal of Net radio fee increases

April 27, 2007 12:56 PM PDT

Congressional bill seeks to overturn a decision that Internet radio advocates say will cripple their services by raising royalty fees.

Slacker's new wavelength for satellite radio

March 14, 2007 2:13 PM PDT

Former MusicMatch and Rio execs try to make radio personal and portable with a start-up Web music service and device dubbed Slacker.
Photos: Slacker's ambitious music project

Week in review: Spring forward, fall flat

March 23, 2007 12:01 PM PDT

Thanks to a decision Congress made two years ago, daylight saving is starting early--and causing headaches for IT pros and consumers.

New Net radio rules draw fire on Capitol Hill

March 8, 2007 2:01 PM PST

Key House Democrat, Real exec blast recent ruling that ups fees paid by Webcasters. Also: Sirius CEO grilled on proposed merger.

FAQ: Serious challenges for Sirius-XM merger

February 21, 2007 4:54 AM PST

Regulatory hurdles are huge for deal some worry could lead to a satellite radio monopoly. But the biggest impact would be on customers.

Google hears static on radio bid

February 16, 2007 10:41 PM PST

With its Audio Ads effort, the search giant is thinking globally, but needs to do better at acting locally.

Judge allows music industry to sue XM Satellite

January 22, 2007 2:44 PM PST

Record labels say the satellite radio broadcaster allows customers to turn songs into MP3 files, infringing on their copyrights.

Marrying old-media ads with Internet selling

January 18, 2007 2:52 PM PST

Google is helping to sell newspaper and radio ads, while eBay is building an online exchange for cable TV ads.

Senators aim to restrict Net, satellite radio recording

January 16, 2007 2:40 PM PST

Music industry backs the effort, but digital rights groups say it would erode users' music-listening freedoms.

Survival and prevention tips: Share your suggestions

December 11, 2006 2:37 PM PST

After the James Kim tragedy, some of our readers have offered survival and prevention advice. Post yours here, and we'll summarize.

Google tunes into radio ads

December 8, 2006 12:12 PM PST

Beta lets advertisers buy radio ads, further evolving the search giant's online automated advertising system.

Sirius disappointed by holiday sales

December 5, 2006 12:37 AM PST

Satellite radio company still expects to end the year having added more than 2 million subscribers.