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AudioWorld News Summary - August 4, 2006 |
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U.S. Automakers Play Catch-Up With iPod In-Car Integration
Germany's BMW did it two years ago, Acura, Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen and other import car-makers followed suit in 2005 - now Ford and GM plan to get with the program by adding built-in integration of Apple's iPod digital audio player to most American-made car models in 2007 (AudioWorld, 4-Aug-2006)
Apple Deal With Car Makers Means 70% of All Cars Made in U.S. in 2007 Will Be iPod Compatible
Apple has struck a landmark deal with a trio of motoring giants (GM, Ford, Mazda) that ensures that the majority of American new-car and truck buyers in 2007 will be able to use their iPod audio players with built-in controls (Contractor UK, 4-Aug-2006)
Mazda iPod Audio Adapter is Custom Designed for Factory-Installed Audio System
Beginning with Japanese new-car models as early as late August 2006, Mazda Motor Corp will offer the iPod1 connection kit as an option on all Mazda models, which allows owners to control most iPod features via the car's original, factory-installed audio system (Mazda Motors PR, 4-Aug-2006)
Music Industry Makes Good on Threats to Attack LimeWire P2P File Sharing System
Continuing its pressure to force music file-sharing companies to either shut down, or adopt a business model that compensates record companies, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has filed suit against LimeWire, claiming that 'the scope of infringement caused by defendants is staggering' (CNET News, 4-Aug-2006)
Soloist Universal Media Dock for Sirius Satellite Receivers and Apple iPod Audio Players Uses NXT Flat Panel Speaker Technology
Directed Electronics has announced the Soloist Universal Media Dock ($149 US), a home docking station with built-in amplification and flat-panel speakers that handles Sirius satellite receivers such as the Sportster 4, as well as any Apple iPod 30-pin media player (SAWFNews, 4-Aug-2006)
France's Anti-iTunes Legislation Becomes Watered-Down Law
France has enacted a law that initially threatened to outlaw Apple Computer's practice of using digital rights management technology with purchases made on the iTunes Music Store, but now only requires Apple to provide competitors with information necessary to make their services and MP3 players interoperable with iTunes and iPods (CNET News, 4-Aug-2006)
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