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Joost unplugs Web TV service, concentrates on selling tech

Web video site Joost is restructuring, abandoning its hopes to be a successful ad-supported Web TV provider. Instead it will sell its video-serving technology to other media companies.

The Pirate Bay promises to share the loot

The Pirate Bay's new owners envision the site as the model for the next generation of file-sharing, where users can earn money by legally sharing content with others. In short, The Pirate Bay wants to pay you for file-sharing.

Happy birthday! The Walkman turns 30

Sony introduced its Walkman portable cassette player thirty years ago this week, kicking off a revolution in the consumer electronics industry by changing the way people enjoy music.

ABC switches on digital radio services

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation switched on its digital radio services yesterday in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney.

Dick Smith report says Australians keen to switch to digital radio

Dick Smith has released the results of an online survey that asked shoppers about their awareness of digital radio, which officially launched nationwide today. Sixty nine per cent of people polled were aware of what digital radio is; an increase of 3...

Kogan to launch LED TVs this year

At a press event in Sydney today, Australian company Kogan revealed plans to release 19in and 22in LED TVs within the next two months.

Lithium ion batteries heating up Japan-Korea trade tensions

Japan is threatening to complain to the World Trade Organization if South Korea goes through with reported plans to require certification for lithium ion batteries.

DreamWorks: 3D movies to double data storage requirements

DreamWorks Animation is releasing all of its films in stereoscopic 3D, more than doubling the amount of data storage capacity required to store its movies.

Jury orders music swapper to pay $1.92 million

A single mother who won a retrial after a US$220,000 verdict against her for sharing music files has now been ordered to pay $1.92 million by a jury in Minnesota.

Why doesn't anyone want a Blu-ray Player?

Blu-ray may have won the war against HD-DVD, but American consumers aren't exactly warming to the high-definition disc format.

Sennheiser gets style-conscious with new headphones

Sennheiser has released four new pairs of headphones, each featuring a striking design. The four models have been optimised for use with MP3 players, though they are also suited for use with a home entertainment system.

Sydney's digital radio broadcasts get off to a shaky start

Sydney has become the fifth state capital in Australia to commence digital radio broadcasts

LG’s 200HZ LH50 LCD television announced

LG Electronics has announced the launch of its LH50 LCD television, which uses a 200Hz refresh rate for high quality motion handling.

Motorola unplugs music stores in Singapore, India

Motorola plans to close its Soundbuzz music store in Singapore and its MotoMusic India service next month, according to messages posted on their respective Web sites.

Kindle DX goes on sale at Amazon.com for $489

The Kindle DX started shipping from Amazon.com on Wednesday, as promised, for US$489, and could reach customers Thursday when initial owner reviews are expected to start hitting blogs and Websites.