Tag: pandora
Apple's new Warner deal breathes life into iRadio Spotify / Pandora streaming rival
Apple's rumoured "iRadio" Spotify and Pandora music streaming rival is said to have taken one step closer to release, with whispers circulating that the Cupertino company has secured a deal with Warner music. If true, the news follows rumours of…
Spotify Premium price-cut coming? Browser-based version too?
Big shake-ups in the music-streaming world of Spotify are on the way, according to new reports that suggest a browser-based version of the online tune library is incoming. Though it's not clear whether or not the browser version will completely…
Avatar passes $1 billion mark at box office
Avatar, the 3D epic from Terminator and Aliens helmsman James Cameron, has passed the $1 billion mark at box-office. It's one of only five flicks ever to do so and, having reached the figure in just 17 days, it means…
Slacker G2 – properly personal radio on the move
Okay, close your eyes and relax your mind. Think about nothing – just a grey backdrop. Now allow an MP3 player of your choice to float in. iPod, Zune, whatever. Doesn’t matter. Now, from the other direction, float in Last.fm, or Pandora, or any other personalised radio service. Allow yourself to get a little cross-eyed as the two objects merge in your head and you visualize a portable device that streams a mix of songs to you based on your listening habits – your likes and dislikes.
Pandora finally closes its doors to all but US visitors – and that now includes the UK
The traditional music business is on a downward slide, fearing new technology rather than embracing the opportunity it gives. As an example, see Pandora – a great opportunity to shift music. But guess what? It’s finally been blocked to all but US users.
