Universal Music Sues MySpace For Infringement

Universal Music Group has sued MySpace.com, arguing that the online social-networking portal encourages its users to illegally share music and music videos on the site without permission. The recording company is seeking unspecified damages, including up to $150,000 for each unauthorized music video or song posted on the Web site. The lawsuit filed Friday is the latest legal salvo in a wider conflict between established media against...

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Apple Announces In-flight iPod Connectivity On Six Airlines

Apple announced it is partnering with Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM and United to deliver the first seamless integration between iPod and in-flight entertainment systems. After winning a number of key automobile dashboard deals, Apple has now targeted the airline industry as the next iPod frontier. These six airlines will begin offering their passengers iPod seat connections which power and charge their iPods during...

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