“Ten years after the release of its first RealAudio multimedia software, RealNetworks is hoping to kick-start its second decade with a new push into digital music,” John Borland reports for CNET News. “In New York on Tuesday morning, during a fete complete with a free concert in Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall, the company is slated to make what it has called a ‘groundbreaking’ announcement for the future of its digital music business. Though executives have not released details on the announcement, the company has previously said it’s been nearing the release of a new version of its popular Rhapsody subscription-based music program.”
Full article here.
Tim Arango reports for The New York Post that RealNetworks’ revised Rhapsody “could threaten the popular iTunes service.
Until now, the only subscription digital music service that allowed music to be played on portable devices was Napster’s Napster to Go service. Such services could impact Apple’s iTunes because they would offer cheaper access to a wide range of music that users can take with them on their portable devices… Rhapsody’s service will be available on such portable devices as Creative, iRiver and Samsung, according to a source.”
Full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: Yawn. The only way RealNetworks could break ground would be if Glaser decides to take up jogging. Fat chance of that happening.
Related MacDailyNews articles:
RealNetworks says ‘Harmony’ hack once again compatible with all Apple iPods – April 26, 2005
The Motley Fool: RealNetworks’ new Rhapsody ‘is still largely on the sidelines of the music war’ – April 26, 2005
RealNetworks launches ‘Rhapsody 25,’ ‘Rhapsody Unlimited,’ ‘Rhapsody To Go’ – April 26, 2005
Real CEO Glaser calls Apple ‘deceptive’ with iTunes Music Store – March 07, 2005
Real CEO pitches to half empty room at tech symposium; Apple draws standing-room-only crowd – February 25, 2005
RealNetworks’ CEO Rob Glaser grabs 3 of top 10 spots on ‘Dumbest Moments in Business 2005’ list – January 31, 2005
Bono-Glaser photo caption contest now open – October 25, 2004
Real’s CEO Glaser: ‘Harmony’ hack legal, Mac lovers are very sensitive to Apple criticism, and more – September 14, 2004
Analyst: Rob Glaser’s ill-advised war against Apple ‘is going to bite RealNetworks on the ass’ – August 30, 2004
RealNetwork’s CEO Glaser crashes Apple’s music party – July 30, 2004
Real CEO Glaser: Steve Jobs’ comments on Real ‘not succeeding’ are ‘ridiculously humorous’ – April 29, 2004
NY Times: Real CEO Glaser was close to having ‘iPod’ before Apple, but let it ‘slip through his fingers – April 24, 2004
Real’s CEO Glaser: Apple’s iPod/iTunes combo ‘threatens to turn off consumers’ – April 20, 2004
Jobs to Glaser: go pound sand – April 16, 2004
Real CEO Glaser begs Apple to make iPod play nice with other music services – March 24, 2004
Real CEO Glaser: ‘iTunes is only going to be used for playing songs you bought using the iTunes store – January 16, 2004
