NEWS BRIEF: Google Music, SOPA Reaction, New SoundExchange COO, Facebook Events & More
The big music story is the launch of Google Music. Reactions are mixed, but it is more ambitious than I feared based on previous Google Music false starts. (This chart compares competitors.) And most things Google launched improve greatly over time. Google also shared an essential stat: they are adding 500K Android users daily for a total of past 200M. Any app without an Android version is shooting itself in the foot.
- SOPA copyright bill draws fire. A round up of reaction from CNet. Plus: Everything You Need To Know About SOPA & The New Copyfight
- SoundExchange has named Jonathan Bender as COO, replacing Barrie Kessler.
MORE:
- Facebook updates Events feature. (TechCrunch)
- Why Facebook Is The Real Winner With Google’s Mediocre Music Strategy. (MocoNews)
- 50 Cent’s Headphones By SMS Audio Get Priced Starting At $129, Available For Pre-Order Now (Techrunch)
- K-Mart and Best Buy practically giving away CDs on Black Friday. (Daily Swarm)
- Former MySpace CEO launches a startup studio in LA. (CNet)
this has brought some good change though, HumanFankind(dot)com allows fans to donate to the artists that they stole from. If SOPA passed the internet would be awfffuullll.