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Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Grooveshark circles back again, swaps app for HTML5]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/06/groovesharks-back-again-in-html5/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/06/groovesharks-back-again-in-html5/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/06/groovesharks-back-again-in-html5/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Grooveshark circles back again, swaps app for HTML5

It's hard to keep up with whether Grooveshark is in the Google Play store, or out again, but now it doesn't matter. The music streaming service has decided to ditch its yo-yoing app, and instead opt for a flashy new HTML5 website for all devices. It's gone live in the US with an international launch "in the coming months", although this London-based editor didn't have any trouble using it. If you've been missing your favorites list, then jump over to Grooveshark.com and get listening -- after all, you might see it disappear again soon if a fresh lawsuit from EMI has any impact.

Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Internet, Software, Mobile

]]> android appandroid appsAndroidAppAndroidAppsappappsgoogle playgoogle play storeGooglePlayGooglePlayStoregroovesharkhtml5mobilepostcrossmusicmusic streamingmusic streaming serviceMusicStreamingMusicStreamingServiceonline streamingOnlineStreamingplay storePlayStorestreamingstreaming musicstreaming music servicestreaming serviceStreamingMusicStreamingMusicServiceStreamingServicewebpagewebpageswebsitewebsites Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:47:00 -0400 21|20317289 <![CDATA[Nokia Music free streaming service comes to US, available exclusively for Lumia handsets]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/04/nokia-music-streaming-comes-to-us/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/04/nokia-music-streaming-comes-to-us/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/04/nokia-music-streaming-comes-to-us/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Nokia Lumia owners on the other side of the pond have been rockin' out to the company's streaming service ever since Music launched during last year's Nokia World, but users in the US of A are about to get access as well. The Windows Phone handset maker just announced that Nokia Music will be available for US-based Lumia devices beginning today, with a US-based team of "musicologists" running the show. Users will have access to more than 150 playlists that span all major genres as part of an all-you-can-eat pro bono offering. There's also an option to create custom playlists with a Pandora-like feature that pulls in songs based on a selected artist and plays them back in random order, without advertisements popping in every few minutes. Playlists can be downloaded for offline listening as well. Officially, the app supports Lumia 900 and 710 handsets, and it can be downloaded from Marketplace today. Full details are in the PR after the break.

Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile

Source: Nokia

]]> audiofreefree streamingFreeStreaminglumiamicrosoftminipostmobilepostcrossmobilepostminimusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingnokianokia lumianokia musicNokiaLumiaNokiaMusicstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicewindowswindows phoneWindowsPhone Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:09:00 -0400 21|20315485 <![CDATA[Grooveshark app nowhere to be found, suddenly disappears from Google Play again]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/grooveshark-app-disappears-from-google-play/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/grooveshark-app-disappears-from-google-play/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/grooveshark-app-disappears-from-google-play/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Grooveshark app nowhere to be found, suddenly disappears from Google Play again

Oh poor, poor Grooveshark. Not long after surprisingly making its way back to the ~~Android Market~~ Google Play store, the streaming service's Android application appears to be long gone yet again. If you'll recall, the music app was pulled from Mountain View's shop a few months back; this due to many claims from labels which suggested Grooveshark was allowing users to download tunes at no cost. Still, mum's the word on why the app has been nixed out of Google Play this time around -- especially after the service announced it had worked closely with the Android maker to get the official app reinstalled. For what it's worth, however, word on the internet is the application can still be installed via the Grooveshark site, but we'll have to leave that dicey decision up to you.

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Source: The Next Web

]]> Android appAndroidAppGoogle PlayGoogle Play storeGooglePlayGooglePlayStoreGroovesharkGrooveshark AndroidGrooveshark appGrooveshark applicationgrooveshark for androidGroovesharkAndroidGroovesharkAppGroovesharkApplicationGroovesharkForAndroidlicense feesLicenseFeeslicensing feesLicensingFeesminipostmusicmusic streamingmusic streaming serviceMusicStreamingMusicStreamingServicepiracystreaming serviceStreamingService Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:35:00 -0400 21|20313916 <![CDATA[Verizon's Viewdini appears on iOS: works on any network, hunts video from 11 sources]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/verizons-viewdini-appears-on-ios-works-on-any-network-hunts-v/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/verizons-viewdini-appears-on-ios-works-on-any-network-hunts-v/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/verizons-viewdini-appears-on-ios-works-on-any-network-hunts-v/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Verizon's Viewdini appears on iOS: works on any network, hunts video from 11 sources

The Viewdini streaming metasearch service launched a few months ago for Verizon's 4G LTE-laden Android hardware, and now it's finally available on iDevices. While the droid app is exclusive to those with a 4G plan on Big Red's network, anything running iOS 4.3 and up can now make use of Viewdini, independently of carrier ties. As the screenshots above show, you're also good to go on 3G, although you better watch that data allowance to avoid any nasty surprises. Interestingly, the iOS version currently only digs through the catalogues of 11 content providers compared with 18 on the Android version, but you're still getting access to various big names like ABC, Crackle, Hulu Plus, Netflix and Verizon's own video service. More providers should be added to the list soon, and if you'd like to give Viewdini a try, it's available at the App Store now.

Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Wireless, Internet, HD

]]> 3g4g4g lte4gLteABCAndroidappapp storeappleapple app storeapple ipadapple iphoneApple iPod TouchAppleAppStoreAppleIpadAppleIphoneAppleIpodTouchappsAppStoreCracklehdpostcrossHuluHulu PlusHuluPlusidevicesiosipadiphoneipod touchIpodTouchitunes app storeItunesAppStoreNetflixsearchstreamingstreaming searchstreaming servicestreaming videoStreamingSearchStreamingServiceStreamingVideoVerizonverizon 4gverizon 4g lteverizon fiosverizon wirelessVerizon4gVerizon4gLteVerizonFiosVerizonWirelessvideo streamingVideoStreamingviewdini Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:06:00 -0400 21|20300122 <![CDATA[Rdio Android app updated with playlist and search improvements, puts new releases in grid view]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/20/rdio-android-app-updated-with-playlist-and-search-improvements/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/20/rdio-android-app-updated-with-playlist-and-search-improvements/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/20/rdio-android-app-updated-with-playlist-and-search-improvements/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Rdio Android app updated with playlist, activity stream and search improvements, puts new releases in grid view

Much like its desktop counterpart, Rdio's Android app is constantly being tweaked -- adjusting its style, adding features and generally doing the whole mobile update dance. Among a slew of standard bug fixes, the streaming music service's latest app update promises playlist editing improvements, including the ability to jump directly from a song in a playlist to its parent album, clickable activity stream URLs and more complete search results. The update boasts some user interface improvements as well, placing new releases in a grid view. Ready to upgrade? Hit up the Google Play at the source link below.

Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile

]]> appdesktop appDesktopAppGoogle PlayGooglePlayhands-onminipostmobilepostcrossmusicmusic streamingmusic streaming serviceMusicStreamingMusicStreamingServicerdiordio android apprdio apprdio ice cream sandwichRdioAndroidAppRdioAppRdioIceCreamSandwichRdioIcsredesignstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServiceupdateupgradewebsite Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:33:00 -0400 21|20282067 <![CDATA[Government-backed movie streaming service coming to China in Q4, bringing Paramount titles along]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/29/government-backed-movie-streaming-service-coming-to-china-in-q4/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/29/government-backed-movie-streaming-service-coming-to-china-in-q4/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/29/government-backed-movie-streaming-service-coming-to-china-in-q4/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Government-helmed China Movie Channel's site M1905 announced this week that it's joining forces with Jiaflix -- a consortium comprised of Hollywood-types like former Columbia exec Sid Ganis -- to launch a movie streaming service in China. The still unnamed offering is set to stream both Chinese and international films, including a deal struck with Paramount that will bring the studio's back catalog and future releases to the service. The fruits of the partnership are set to launch in the fourth quarter of this year, bringing streaming to a number of platforms, including smartphone and tablets. Jiaflix and China Movie Channel added that they'll have a plan in place to combat potential piracy through the service, but have yet to spell out what such a plan of action would entail.

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]]> China Movie ChannelChinaMovieChannelhdpostcrosshdpostminijiaflixM1905minipostmovie streamingMovieStreamingstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingService Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:09:00 -0400 21|20269015 <![CDATA[Deezer starts streaming tunes in 35 Latin America countries, Mexico and Puerto Rico included]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/08/deezer-music-streaming-service-latin-america-launch/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/08/deezer-music-streaming-service-latin-america-launch/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/08/deezer-music-streaming-service-latin-america-launch/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Deezer starts streaming tunes in 35 Latin America countries, Mexico and Puerto Rico included

Music streaming service Deezer unveiled its global expansion strategy late last year, and what better way to stay true to your word than by launching in 35 countries all at once. Deezer announced earlier today it's going live in a whole bunch of Latin American nations starting today, including markets such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Uruguay, Colombia, Bermuda and Jamaica. The service will offer a variety of different plans to choose from; one of which is a "Discovery Mode" that allows users to have access to over 18 million tracks but limits the jams to 30-second clips -- or, there's also a gratis 15-day trial if you're looking for the full-on experience. Additionally, the Premium and Premium+ plans are set to range anywhere from around $4 to $9, all depending on what country you're in. Speaking of, be sure to peruse the PR right past the break to check out the full list of nations involved in the rollout.

]]> deezerdeezer latin americadeezer music streamingdeezer streaming serviceDeezerLatinAmericaDeezerMusicStreamingDeezerStreamingServiceLatin AmericaLatinAmericaminipostmusicstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingService Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:19:00 -0400 21|20253811 <![CDATA[Rdio redesign goes live for one and all]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/14/rdio-redesign-goes-live-for-one-and-all/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/14/rdio-redesign-goes-live-for-one-and-all/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/14/rdio-redesign-goes-live-for-one-and-all/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We took Rdio through its redesigned paces a couple of months back, and now it looks like it's finally ready for prime time. The streaming music service announced today that the new version is now available to everyone, featuring a speedier, cleaner, more socially-minded interface. More info on the redesign can be found in the source link below-dio.

]]> appdesktop appDesktopApphands-onminipostmusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingrdioredesignstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicewebsite Mon, 14 May 2012 18:04:00 -0400 21|20237958 <![CDATA[NimbleTV streams cable content to 'any' device, launching 'in the next few months']]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/nimbletv/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/nimbletv/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/nimbletv/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

With services like Aereo TV taking a similar streaming approach -- and getting sued in the process -- NimbleTV won't have an easy road ahead, but the outfit's willing to take its chances. The startup plans to launch its subscription-based offering to the public within the next few months, allowing future users to stream cable content to unspecified devices at any time and from anywhere on the globe -- all thanks to Nimble's cloud-based software. However, unlike some of its competitors, NimbleTV will give customers the ability to select channel packages based on personal preferences, though that'll depend heavily on the TV providers going along for the ride. While the service will only be available in the US and India at first, the company does plan a broader launch at some point in the future. No word yet on how pricing will play out, but there is a NYC-only beta (just as Aereo did) which you can join now by giving the source below a quick click.

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]]> hdpostminilive tvlive tv streamingLiveTvLiveTvStreamingnimble tvNimbleTvotaover the airOverTheAirstreamstreaming servicestreaming videostreaming video serviceStreamingServiceStreamingVideoStreamingVideoServicetvtv streamingTvStreaming Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:16:00 -0400 21|20222417 <![CDATA[Spotify: by the way, you still get unlimited songs with a free account]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/spotify-by-the-way-you-still-get-unlimited-songs-with-a-free-a/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/spotify-by-the-way-you-still-get-unlimited-songs-with-a-free-a/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/spotify-by-the-way-you-still-get-unlimited-songs-with-a-free-a/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Remember that six month deadline we warned you about back in January? Well, it looks like Spotify wasn't so gung-ho about limiting the free version of its service, after all. The site is celebrating its nine month anniversary in the States by reminding users that it still has yet to impose a song limit for the unpaid variety. Spotify is extending the deal -- it's not saying for how long, though the mere reminder could certainly be taken as a sign that the sometimes overbearing record labels aren't hounding it to switch things up anytime soon. Of course, Spotify still really wants to get you to opt into a paid account to drop some of those ads from your stream, but if you don't want to pay, that's cool too.

]]> accountadsfreemusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingpremiumspotifystreaming serviceStreamingServiceunlimited Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:20:00 -0400 21|20203776 <![CDATA[Deezer music streaming service rolls out offline mode, still not available in the US]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/deezer-music-streaming-service-rolls-out-offline-mode-still-not/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/deezer-music-streaming-service-rolls-out-offline-mode-still-not/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/deezer-music-streaming-service-rolls-out-offline-mode-still-not/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Deezer music streaming service rolls out offline mode, still not available in the US

While Stateside folks are still waiting for the service to land, tune-streaming Deezer is keeping itself and its current groupies occupied. During today's London Web Summit, the company announced a new feature simply dubbed "off-line mode," which will be up for grabs to any Premium+ subscriber. The fresh bit allows paid subs to download their tune collection onto a desktop or laptop machine and have access to it offline, something rival Spotify's been doing since its beginnings. Worth noting is the feature will only work on the Big G's browser during its initial launch, though support for others is said to be coming "very soon." Enjoy. We'll just have to keep awaiting.

]]> deezerdeezer streaming serviceDeezerStreamingServicemodemusicmusic streamingmusic streaming serviceMusicStreamingMusicStreamingServiceofflineoffline browser modeoffline modeOfflineBrowserModeOfflineModestreamstreaming serviceStreamingService Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:16:00 -0400 21|20196550 <![CDATA[Rdio redesign hands-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/rdio-redesign-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/rdio-redesign-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/rdio-redesign-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

With Spotify getting all the love from the tech press since its US launch last year, fellow music streaming sites have no doubt been scrambling a bit to get back on the radar, a fact likely only compounded by its embrace of Facebook and a number of third-party apps. Late last year, Pandora, a site synonymous with internet radio, offered up an HTML5-packing redesign, dropping its 40 hour listening cap in the process.

Now Rdio's getting in on the act. The tricky-to-pronounce service was all the rage when it launched a couple of years ago, thanks to a social networking focus and some prestigious founders (with properties like Skype and Kazaa on their resumes). The company used this year's South by Southwest as a platform to launch a redesign of its desktop and web-based players -- we'll walk you through the latter, after the break.

]]> appdesktop appDesktopApphands-onmusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingrdioredesignstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicewebsite Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0400 21|20192553 <![CDATA[Rdio rolls out redesigned website and desktop apps, promises to make things more social]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/rdio-rolls-out-redesigned-website-and-desktop-apps-promises-to/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/rdio-rolls-out-redesigned-website-and-desktop-apps-promises-to/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/rdio-rolls-out-redesigned-website-and-desktop-apps-promises-to/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

If you've checked into Rdio's website this afternoon (and are a web or unlimited subscriber) you've probably noticed a message prompting you to try out the "new Rdio." Clicking on it will take you to the redesigned website that the music streaming service has rolled out today -- something the company claims is "faster, simpler, and more social." That includes a completely overhauled layout that puts it slightly more in line with the likes of Spotify and iTunes, and social networking features that are brought to the fore, including a new "People Sidebar" where you can see who's online and what they're listening to (along with suggestions of people to follow). You can also now simply drag tracks to the People Sidebar to share them with friends, or drag entire albums to add them to a playlist. What's more, that overhaul also carriers over to Rdio's desktop apps, which now mirror the web interface quite closely. Hit the links below to take a closer look or try it for yourself.

]]> appdesktop appDesktopAppmusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingrdioredesignstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicewebsite Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:54:00 -0400 21|20192360 <![CDATA[HTC developing music streaming service, wireless boombox?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/htc-music-streaming-beats-audio-rumor/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/htc-music-streaming-beats-audio-rumor/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/htc-music-streaming-beats-audio-rumor/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

After having already acquired a stake in Beats Audio, HTC is reportedly looking to expand its reach even further, with the help of a new music streaming service. That's according to a report from GigaOM, which cites unnamed sources "familiar with the company's plans." These plans apparently include a new line of tablets and handsets, along with the aforementioned streaming service, to be spearheaded by Jimmy Iovine -- Beats head and Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M. Details, of course, remain scarce, but GigaOM's sources say that the service will be included as a default client in HTC's handsets and tablets, and that it could launch as early as this month, at Mobile World Congress. The idea, apparently, is to differentiate Peter Chow's company from its competitors, and it's one that's been in the works for quite some time. Insiders say the manufacturer is planning to launch a new tablet at this year's MWC, as well, and is reportedly working on a new, Bluetooth-controlled wireless boombox. We'll have to wait a bit longer to see whether any of this actually plays out, but we'll certainly be keeping close watch over it.

Filed under: Mobile

]]> beatsBeats AudioBeatsAudioboomboxcellphonehandsetHTCjimmy iovineJimmyIovinemobile world congressmobilepostcrossMobileWorldCongressmusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingmwcmwc 2012Mwc2012rumorstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicewebwireless boomboxWirelessBoombox Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:11:00 -0500 21|20172128 <![CDATA[Rhapsody music streaming lands on Android tablets with 'magazine-style' app]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/rhapsody-music-streaming-lands-on-android-tablets-with-magazine/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/rhapsody-music-streaming-lands-on-android-tablets-with-magazine/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/rhapsody-music-streaming-lands-on-android-tablets-with-magazine/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

If you use Rhapsody to satisfy your $10-per-month musical appetite, then here's another way to digest. The service can now be accessed through an app tailored to Android slates, featuring music discovery tools like expert playlists and guides, original editorial content, and exclusive recordings -- all on top of a 14 million song catalog. You'll need Honeycomb or ICS plus a minimum nine-inch display to run it though, so all you HTC Flyer, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus and other 'handy pad' owners will have to stick to the phone version. More details in the PR after the break.

]]> AndroidAndroid MarketAndroid tabletAndroidMarketAndroidTabletappaudioGoogleGoogle AndroidGoogleAndroidHoneycombICSmagazineminipostmusicmusic appmusic servicemusic streamingmusic streaming serviceMusicAppMusicServiceMusicStreamingMusicStreamingServiceRhapsodystreamingstreaming serviceStreamingService Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:57:00 -0500 21|20163549 <![CDATA[Rara.com: a new music service for the techno techno technophobe (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/rara-com-a-new-music-service-for-the-techno-techno-technophobe/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/rara-com-a-new-music-service-for-the-techno-techno-technophobe/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/rara-com-a-new-music-service-for-the-techno-techno-technophobe/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Music lovin' grampas here and in Europe will be doing The Charleston when they hear about Rara.com, a cloud-based music service with them in mind, which launched today. Powered by Omnifone, the same whitelabel service behind Sony's Music Unlimited, Rara hopes to appeal to the 70 percent of people its research shows "do not 'do' digital music." There's access to the same ten-million-strong music library as other services, and pricing starts at a frugal 99c/p for the first three months (rising to 4.99 from there on in) for the web-only option. Those with a little more tech-smarts can use an Android service too, which launches at 1.99 (going to 9.99) with the web-service bundled in. Those directly north and south of the border can look forward to access later this week, with Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore lighting up before Christmas. An iOS app will complete the set soon. Tap the PR after the break for more.

]]> androidAustraliaEuropeHong KongHongKongmusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingNew ZealandNewZealandomnifonerararara.comsingaporesony music unlimitedSonyMusicUnlimitedstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicesubscriptionTaiwanusavideoweb serviceWebService Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:39:00 -0500 21|20127313 <![CDATA[Logitech Squeezebox gets MOG personalized music streaming]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/logitech-squeezebox-gets-mog-personalized-music-streaming/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/logitech-squeezebox-gets-mog-personalized-music-streaming/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/logitech-squeezebox-gets-mog-personalized-music-streaming/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

This one's for you, Squeezebox listeners: you can now add the MOG music streaming service to your list of apps and stream 13 million mood-categorized tracks to your system at up to 320Kbps. It's ad-free for $5 per month, you can try it for 14 days before you commit, and installing the app should be easy via the mysqueezebox link below. In our household, the favorite mood seems to be swing.

]]> appappslogitechLogitech SqueezeboxLogitechSqueezeboxMOGmoodmood musicmood sensitiveMoodMusicMoodSensitivemusic streamingmusic streaming serviceMusicStreamingMusicStreamingServiceSqueezeboxstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingService Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:32:00 -0500 21|20101117 <![CDATA[Spotify on forcing Facebook upon users: 'it seemed logical']]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/spotify-on-forcing-facebook-upon-users-it-seemed-logical/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/spotify-on-forcing-facebook-upon-users-it-seemed-logical/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/spotify-on-forcing-facebook-upon-users-it-seemed-logical/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Spotify wants to be the next big thing in music, but a change to its service has created quite the uproar online: users can only get their Spotify on if they have a Facebook account. Of course, we knew this was in the works from the time it opened its doors to all Americans, but netizens were sufficiently vocal in their disdain for the change so as to elicit a response from the company. According to Spotify, most of its users are already on the Social Network -- plus the service uses Facebook on the backend for its social features -- so it made sense to integrate the logins. Rest assured, you don't have to connect your account to Facebook unless you want to, and users still control what they share and don't share in their Timelines. We understand why the move doesn't thrill everyone out there, but we're okay having one less username and password to remember. Change can be a good thing, ya know.

]]> facebookfacebook loginFacebookLoginmusicspotifystreamingstreaming musicstreaming music servicestreaming serviceStreamingMusicStreamingMusicServiceStreamingService Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:03:00 -0400 21|20066846 <![CDATA[Spotify opens up to all in the US with free, unlimited music streaming for six months]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/spotify-opens-up-to-all-in-the-us-with-free-unlimited-music-str/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/spotify-opens-up-to-all-in-the-us-with-free-unlimited-music-str/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/spotify-opens-up-to-all-in-the-us-with-free-unlimited-music-str/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

It's only been a couple of months since Spotify kicked off its invite-only beta here in the US, but along with announcing new Facebook tie-ins it's finally ready to let the masses into the party. As if lifting the velvet rope weren't enough, Spotify has also seen fit to throw in unlimited streaming for six months on the free plan, instead of the usual ten hours. Click the source link below to grab your own account now (Facebook account required) but be warned: millions before you walked in for the free taste and ended up with a $10 / month premium service musical addiction.

]]> androidappfacebookfreeiphonemusicspotifystreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServiceunlimitedus Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:34:00 -0400 21|20050171 <![CDATA[MOG FreePlay brings 11 million songs to the web gratis, makes you work for free tunes]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/mog-brings-its-11-million-songs-to-the-web-for-free-sort-of/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/mog-brings-its-11-million-songs-to-the-web-for-free-sort-of/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/mog-brings-its-11-million-songs-to-the-web-for-free-sort-of/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Free? Yeah, we all like free, but when it comes to streaming music, there's always a catch. This time it's a FreePlay "tank," which lets you stream any of MOG's 11 million songs from the web without subscription fees -- well, at least until that looming gauge hits empty. The system adds a rather unique social media twist, filling tanks to different levels based on virtual interactions. And MOG's CEO says many users should never hit empty -- there are a variety of ways to earn free music, such as "interacting with advertisers in meaningful ways." Like Spotify, MOG's ultimate goal is to convert freeloaders to paid subscribers, and forking over $5 (Basic) or $10 (Primo) per month does have its benefits, including hardware integration and mobile access -- both of which won't work with the free version. Now that we have several free streaming options, it ultimately comes down to availability -- having access to 11 million tracks could be great, but only if you can play the songs you want to listen to. So, do you MOG? And no, we also have no idea what that means, but you can check it out when the site goes live tomorrow morning at 9AM ET.

]]> freefree musicfree streamingFreeMusicfreeplayfishcash2011FreeStreaminginternetmogmog freemog freeplayMogFreeMogFreeplaymusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingrhapsody of fireRhapsodyOfFirespotifystreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicevideo Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:24:00 -0400 21|20039283 <![CDATA[Dish reportedly launching Blockbuster movie streaming service next month]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/dish-reportedly-launching-blockbuster-movie-streaming-service-ne/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/dish-reportedly-launching-blockbuster-movie-streaming-service-ne/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/dish-reportedly-launching-blockbuster-movie-streaming-service-ne/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Dish Network already has its DishOnline streaming service for its own paying customers, but it looks like it's now set to take direct aim at Netflix with a standalone subscription service that will be open to everyone. According to Bloomberg, that will operate under the company's recently acquired Blockbuster brand and, in what's surely a bitter pill for Netflix to swallow, it's said to include titles from Starz (which also handles movies from Disney and Sony). As you'll recall from yesterday, it announced that it will be pulling all of its titles from Netflix in February of next year after it failed to reach an agreement with the company. Details on the service otherwise remain a bit light -- including any word of a possible subscription price -- although Bloomberg says it "may" also include on-demand Blockbuster movies that Dish customers will be able to watch on their TVs.

Filed under: HD

]]> blockbusterdishdish networkDishNetworkhdpostcrossmovie streamingMovieStreamingnetflixstarzstreamingstreaming serviceStreamingService Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:11:00 -0400 21|20034013 <![CDATA[Vizio Tablet gets Hulu Plus, lets you watch your '30 Rock' on the go]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/vizio-tablet-gets-hulu-plus-lets-you-watch-your-30-rock-on-th/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/vizio-tablet-gets-hulu-plus-lets-you-watch-your-30-rock-on-th/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/vizio-tablet-gets-hulu-plus-lets-you-watch-your-30-rock-on-th/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Picked up one of those $300 Vizio tablets? Good news: your entertainment options just expanded a bit with the addition of Hulu Plus support. The eight-inch tablet now handles the TV / movie streaming Android app -- so long as you don't mind dropping another $7.99 a month for the premium video service.

]]> android 2.2Android2.2huluhulu plusHuluPlusminipostmoviestreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicetabletvideovideo streamingVideoStreamingvizio Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:31:00 -0400 21|20025521 <![CDATA[Spotify reported to have 175,000 paid-up Americans, valued at $1.1 beeellion]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/spotify-reported-to-have-175-000-paid-up-americans-valued-at-1/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/spotify-reported-to-have-175-000-paid-up-americans-valued-at-1/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/spotify-reported-to-have-175-000-paid-up-americans-valued-at-1/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Seems like America's doors are still wide open to new musical immigrants, because Spotify's stateside foray has just boosted its overall valuation to $1.1 billion. That's based on its two most recent investment rounds, which racked up another $100 million from new and old investors who are clearly convinced that the streaming platform can carve out a niche between existing rivals like Rhapsody and new entrants like Google Music and iCloud. Meanwhile, AllThingsD are reporting figures from an unnamed source who says that the London-based company now has 1.4 million US subscribers, of which 175,000 are coughing up $10 per month for premium features like mobile access. If accurate, that equates to a conversion rate of 12.5-percent -- not quite as high as the 15-percent it achieved in ~~Zamunda~~ Europe, but still impressive.

]]> AmericamusicMusic servicemusic streamingMusicServiceMusicStreamingSpotifystreamingstreaming platformstreaming serviceStreamingPlatformStreamingServicesubscriberssubscriptionvaluation Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:22:00 -0400 21|20012833 <![CDATA[Poll: Spotify is finally available in the US. Now what? (update)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/18/poll-spotify-is-finally-available-in-the-us-now-what/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/18/poll-spotify-is-finally-available-in-the-us-now-what/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/18/poll-spotify-is-finally-available-in-the-us-now-what/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We waited and we waited and we waited some more, and now Spotify has finally arrived in the US. As announced earlier, the popular European music streaming service will offer up the free version that helped make it such a hit in Europe, as well as two pricing plans at $4.99 and $9.99, the latter of which will let users stream music to Android and iOS devices. The question then, is how many will opt to pay a monthly fee in order to rid themselves of ads. Let us know your plan in the poll below, and tell us why in the comments.

Oh, and did we mention that we got our hands on 500 or so invites to the free version of the service? If you've been aching to try it out, shoot an email over to ~~engadgetspotify [at] gmail [dot] com~~. We're going to be staggering the invites out over the next few days, so don't be too distraught if you don't get one right away.

Update: All the invites are gone folks.

]]> androidiphonemusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingpollspotifystreamingstreaming serviceStreamingService Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:00:00 -0400 21|19991146 <![CDATA[Spotify teams up with Chevy to announce invites, not integration]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/spotify-teams-up-with-chevy-to-announce-invites-not-integration/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/spotify-teams-up-with-chevy-to-announce-invites-not-integration/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/spotify-teams-up-with-chevy-to-announce-invites-not-integration/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Spotify teams up with Chevy to announce invites, not integration

Still waiting for that Spotify invite? If you're hip on getting some Chevy Sonic-colored spam, you can snag another ticket in the invitation raffle: the carmaker recently declared itself Spotify's "exclusive automotive advertising partner." What's this mean to you? Chevrolet is doling out Spotify invites to the first 150,000 folks to request info about the upcoming Chevy Sonic. The automotive firm goes on to toot its own horn, bragging that the mere mention of its automobiles in countless country and rock songs qualify it for the partnership. Could this be the start of a beautiful, music streaming, friendship? We certainly wouldn't scoff at a generation of Spotify-enabled Chevys. Hit the break for the official press release, and conjure up some conjecture of your own.

]]> advertisingaudioChevroletChevyChevy SonicChevySonicInvitemp3musicmusic streamingMusicStreamingSonicspotifystreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicevideo Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:54:00 -0400 21|19993204