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Sony to Launch Music Streaming Service, Compete with iTunes
Sony is launching a new cloud-based music and video streaming service that will work on Internet-connected Bravia televisions, Blu-ray disc players, PlayStation 3's and Vaio computers, in an attempt to challenge Apple's dominance in the digital entertainment space.
India Widens Security Crackdown, Implicates Google, Skype
India has asked all companies that provide encrypted communications to install servers within the country, as the government widened its security crackdown to companies including Google, Nokia and Skype.
Google Cleared of Wrongdoing in New Zealand
New Zealand officials today cleared Google of any criminal charges, after the Internet search giant mistakenly collected personal data from wireless networks for its "Street View" mapping service.
Nokia to Shut Down Ovi File-Sharing Service
Nokia today announced that it will discontinue Ovi, its popular mobile file-sharing service, which allows customers to remotely access and transfer files from their computer via mobile phone.
Apple to Release iOS 4.1 with Game Center
Apple is releasing a software update for the iPhone next week, adding the ability to play games with friends online and upload high-definition videos to YouTube through Wi-Fi.
Apple Revamps iPod Products
Apple today showed off an updated line of iPod products, adding a touch screen display to the smaller, button-free iPod Nano, which starts at $150, but also removing its camera.
Apple Adds Social Networking to iTunes
Apple today unveiled a new version of its iTunes software that includes "Ping," a social networking feature similar to services from Facebook and Twitter.
Apple Re-Introduces Apple TV
Apple today unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device, which connects to high-definition televisions to show rented movies and TV programming, escalating the battle with rival Google for control of the digital living room.
Windows Phone 7 OS released to manufacturers for integration
Microsoft today announced that its new Windows Phone 7 smartphone OS has reached the "release to manufacturing" milestone, meaning that internal development of the first release is largely complete. Read the full story here.
Apple offering iOS 4.1 update next week, includes HDR photo support and HD video uploads
Today Apple officially unveiled the iOS 4.1 update for its iPhone and iPod touch users. iOS 4.1 fixes many bugs found in iOS 4 and includes new features like HD video uploading and HDR photo mode, along with the launch of the Game Center multi-player gaming system. Read the full story here.
