In Berkeley, California, where I lived for many years, crackpot theorists of every variety are as common as cockroaches. I have known people who sincerely believe that the world's economic order is controlled by a secret cabal of bankers, who believe that crystals programmed in ancient Atlantis speak to them personally, who believe that a perky blond equestrienne from the Pacific Northwest is the incarnation of a 40,000-year-old warrior.
Even today, I know…
It was Jon, who is still our webmaster—or "web monkey," as he prefers to be called—who came up with the idea that timely audio news presented regularly would generate the repeat visits that are a website's…
Since the idea first surfaced to use AC lines for music, wireless digital networks have sprung to life and taken off, creating an alternative to running audio on cables. But that hasn't stopped development of what is known as HomePlug audio…
On Wednesday, January 22, the 44-year-old chairman and CEO of the music industry trade organization announced that she would leave at the end of 2003. Rosen's official explanation was that she wished "to spend more time with her family," a reason often cited by departing executives.
The real reason may be closer to battle fatigue. Rosen joined one of the nation's most contentious industries as the compact disc was beginning its ascent, displacing the cassette tape…
Until now, BMG says, its US labels have used copy management technology only on promotional CDs as part of their overall approach to restrict the use of copyrighted content. The first of the new restricted CDs will be Comin' From Where I'm From by singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton, slated for release nationwide on September 23.…
"We intend to have several rooms at HI-FI '98 dedicated to demonstrations of DVD-Audio and HDTV," noted Larry Archibald, Chairman of Stereophile, Inc., HI-FI '98's sponsor. "The DVD demonstrations will expose customers to direct comparisons of Compact Disc, long-playing record, and the new 24-bit/96kHz DVD-based audio formats that will…
During the three-day home entertainment extravaganza, eBay will exhibit in booth # 2320 and also host Primedia's consumer electronics charity auction to raise money…
The £800 device goes on sale Monday, March 15, at approximately 100 dealers within range of the British Broadcasting Company's digital transmitters. The UK is the first nation on earth to have a fully operational digital radio system, with over 60% of its territory now receiving the signals---provided, of course, that citizens…
The DVD-Video market is expanding rapidly, as players become more affordable and DVD titles are…
The CEA is predicting slow growth in 2004, with projected total revenue at $97.3 billion, a 3% rise over the $95 billion expected for fiscal 2003. The industry has seen back-to-back years of incremental growth. For 2002, the CEA reported total sales of $93.9 billion. Results for 2003 should come in just over 1% above that mark, and significantly under the $98 billion predicted by the Arlington, VA–…