Almost 200 readers answered Hypebot’s unscientific poll and the results weren’t pretty for the start-up whose business model is to offer ad supported free downloads. 14.3% thought SprialFrog was revolutionary. Continue reading

> Tomorrow is the official public launch of Microsoft’s ZUNE store and player. > Jupiter Research predicts that the market for portable mp3 players will top 100 million by 2011. Continue reading

> Neither side is giving details of Universal’s deal to recieve a percentage of Zune sales. (AP) Click after the jump below for the text of Microsoft’s offical announcement.  Microsoft. Continue reading

> Google has smartly set aside $200 million to defend YouTube against lawsuits. (Guardian UK) > Phonezoo gives individuals the tools to turn songs they own into ringtones thus avoiding. Continue reading

> I’m in NYC for Billboard Talent & Touring Conference and am having some technical difficulties. So a full report from the confab will come tomorrow.  In brief, its been. Continue reading

> The YouTube content take down continues with a cease and desist from the NFL.  (Mercury) News) Will these content wars give the record labels that cut deals with YouTube. Continue reading

CMJ REPORTS: Radio And Internet News takes an in depth look on the new media and technology panels and offerings at last week’s CMJ convention in NYC. (RAIN)  Newsday looks. Continue reading

– Strong rumors are circulating again about Amazon readying a new download service. Stay tuned… – Taking a chapter from The Tipping Point, early adopters the indie rock crowd are. Continue reading

– Prince is extending his brand to Las Vegas with the opening of 3121 Jazz Cuisine (named after his latest album) inside The Rio where he will perform every Friday. Continue reading

ITunes has added Latino a major new section with "hundreds of thousands of Latin and international music tracks" plus videos, podcasts and more. Current iTunes stats: 3.5 million songs 65,000. Continue reading