Thankfully Metallica take a more relaxed approach towards file-sharing than they did in the days of Napster – otherwise drummer Lars Ulrich might be staring down a lawsuit from his own band.
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TrendWatch: Digital music companies that changed their spots
You should always stick to your guns, right? Well, not necessarily. Plenty of companies have rethought their business model or approach – and you can argue that this kind of […]
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Napster launches web-based version in the UK… at last!
Napster has launched v4.6 in the UK, allowing users to access its service via the Web, rather than a downloadable client on their computer. Which is about time, given that […]
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Guns’n’Roses’ Chinese Democracy due out this year… only through Best Buy
Guns’n’Roses are set to release their long, LONG-awaited new album Chinese Democracy this side of Christmas, according to US reports. What’s more, the album will be the latest to be […]
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Best Buy acquires Napster for $121 million
After a long time seeking a buyer, Napster has finally found a new home with US consumer electronics giant Best Buy. The deal, valuing Napster at $121 million represents a […]
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Rumour: hedge funds lining up takeover bids for Napster
Napster’s shares may have lost 95% of their value in the last six years, but that isn’t stopping several hedge funds reportedly mulling takeover bids for the music firm. Bloomberg […]
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Sony to bundle Napster and 7digital with Walkman players
Now that it’s got out of the direct music retail game, consumer electronics firm Sony is keen to partner with more successful digital music services. To that end, it’s just […]
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Napster adds videos to NTT DoCoMo mobile service
Napster has extended its mobile deal with Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo to include videos as well as full-track music. The new streaming videos have been branded as Napster Clips, and […]
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Napster revenues up 5.7%, but investors are revolting
Napster has announced first-quarter revenues of $30.7 million, up 5.7% from the same period last year. The company’s losses from continuing operations fell, meanwhile, from $7.5 million in the first […]