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Commerce

Dell stops selling iPod

The news story says the reason is reseller agreement changes. But I wonder if it is more a issue of price. They are considerably more expensive than comparable models. Sure they have the cool design but that's about it. I don't need a fancy MP3 player most models are as easy as playing a cassette tape. [ZDNet]

Tech threat to the Music Industry

I agree whole heartedly that Tech has changed the face of the music industry. I will let you form your own opinion. [CNet News.com]

TiVo Upgrade lifts content from PC

In a very interesting move TiVo has released a software upgrade that will allow the device to pull the data from your PC for distribution to your other entertainment devices. "The Home Media Option software will let the TiVo boxes access and distribute content such as music files or digital photos stored on the hard drives of Apple Computer's Macs

Digital Cinema coming to a screen near you.

"Today Landmark Theatres and Microsoft Corp. announced that they are equipping 177 screens in all 53 Landmark Theatres across the United States with digital cinema playback systems based on Microsoft

Copy proof CDs coming to a store near you!

Fearing backlash and reprisals from consumers, several recording labels are planning on introducing Copy proof CDs to the US Market. These CDs have been on the market overseas for some time although the copy protection scheme is flawed and has been bypassed using some rudimentary techniques. These CDs have also been known to damage some CD players they are put

VOIP Phones via FreeWorldDialUp

After reading the story that made me post the previous post I reviewed the services that are offered by FreeworldDialup. I have looked around for a while for a viable VOIP solution for my home. This companies technology could help my wife and her family in Japan lower there phone bill. Has anyone had any experience with FreeworldDialup.

Cisco buys Linksys

In a very interesting move Cisco buys Linksys. Cisco has been a leader in Internet network equipment for years. You couple Cisco technology with the ever popular Linksys brand you will end up with a powerful product. [Cnet News.com]