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So, I’ve just read that Nokia has revealed some new handsets and new a music download service. Set to take on the iPhone, huh? Set to make Apple laugh, more like.
Firstly, the idea of downloading songs over mobile networks may be good for some, but many prefer to keep their music a bit separate from [...]

Phew, long time no blog. Well, this (very) short blog item has come about because Google has recently relaunched its feed reader service.
Up to now I’ve been using bloglines. I don’t like the idea of depending on a stand-alone app, because I like to be able to think that I can check my feeds from [...]

If you ever plan on buying a TV, HD-DVD player, etc. then you need to Mike’s post on DRM (that’s a Coralized link, to help his bandwidth).
Those really interested should also read this transcript of a great speech on DRM.
See kids, this is why I don’t buy music from the iTunes Music Store.

Well, it’s out (early), and it’s great (so I’ve heard).
I am going to buy one, but not yet. I don’t need one yet, and with most products, especially Apple-branded ones, it’s best to buy what you need when you need it. When I do buy it, maybe there will be some small revisions to it? [...]

I’m sure many people by now have read about Google deciding to implement their own version of DRM software. For those not even aware of what DRM even is, it officially stands for Digital Rights Management. But really, it stands for Digital Restrictions Management. Companies that use this (music from Apple’s iTunes Music Store, many [...]