Wednesday, June 19, 2002

Scrambled signals for XM Satellite. Wall Street is debating whether defects in the digital radio broadcaster's satellites will throw a wrench in the quality of the company's broadcasting service. [CNET News.com]

Audiogalaxy to ask first, trade later. An out-of-court settlement requires the free file-swapping service to obtain consent before using copyrighted works, bringing the site to a standstill. [CNET News.com]

LA Times: Devices That Move Digital Media Complicate Piracy Clampdown. While Hollywood studios try to rein in what consumers can do with digital files, some consumer-electronics companies are speeding ahead with products that make it even easier for people to move movies and music around the home and the Web. [Tomalak's Realm]

AOL fills online bargain bin with new music. The Internet service is teaming with corporate cousin Warner Music Group to offer songs in the unprotected MP3 format to generate hype for musicians' albums. [CNET News.com]

Webcasters brace for royalty decision. Independent Webcasters are bracing for a final decision on a royalty rate for online radio, with the Librarian of Congress expected to announce a final determination Thursday. [CNET News.com]