New Apple Patent Emerges For Virtual Shopping World

Apple has filed a patent for Enhancing Online Shopping Atmosphere, a 3D shopping environment complete with user avatars, changing weather patterns, and virtual employees. The idea is actually not new for Apple (eWorld), but this patent filing demonstrates that Apple is thinking beyond their sanitized online store. We believe the real thrust behind this filing is that Apple is contemplating creating a virtual Apple retail store, not...

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Sellaband.com Proves Concept, Scores $5 Million In Funding

SellABand, a German concern, has scored $5 million in funding for their innovative record label model. Artists sign up and upload some of their music. Users listen to it. If they like it, they pay $10. If a band reaches $50,000 in donations, SellABand will record an album in a proper studio with an established producer and market the release. The concept, while provocative, was iffy at best with only 130 bands signing up in the first...

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