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RealNetworks Announces Completion of the Sale of Napster to MelodyVR

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星期二, 一月 5, 2021
File sharing networks, Napster, Companies, Software, RealNetworks, Computing, Glaser

SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced the completion of the previously disclosed sale of Rhapsody International, Inc., which does business as Napster, to MelodyVR Group PLC.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced the completion of the previously disclosed sale of Rhapsody International, Inc., which does business as Napster, to MelodyVR Group PLC.
  • Effective December 30, 2020 and pursuant to the merger agreement between the parties, MelodyVR's subsidiary merged with and into Napster, with Napster surviving and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of MelodyVR.
  • "We are very pleased with the completion of the sale of Napster to MelodyVR,"said Rob Glaser, Chairman and CEO of RealNetworks.
  • As a result of the sale, RealNetworks expects to pay Columbus Nova an estimated $4.8 million in value, including shares of MelodyVR stock valued at the closing of the Napster sale transaction.

Napster Expands Partnership with Sonos to Power New Sonos Radio HD Service

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星期五, 十一月 13, 2020
SóNós, Napster, ARORA, FLAC, Computer files, Consumer electronics, Computing, Smart speakers, Comparison of on-demand music streaming services

Building on the company's popular radio streaming service, Sonos Radio, Rhapsody is now supporting the new ad-free, high-definition streaming tier with Sonos Radio HD.

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  • Building on the company's popular radio streaming service, Sonos Radio, Rhapsody is now supporting the new ad-free, high-definition streaming tier with Sonos Radio HD.
  • Rhapsody's "Powered by Napster," a complete music and audio platform service, is powering the catalogue, metadata, multi-territory licensing and advanced royalty, and business intelligence and data analytics reporting for Sonos' original stations on Sonos Radio and Sonos Radio HD.
  • With Sonos Radio HD, all Sonos Radio original stations on both tiers stream in high-definition, lossless CD-quality audio (16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC).
  • Sonos owners can subscribe to Sonos Radio HD on sonos.com for $7.99/7.99 per month after a free 30-day trial.

Napster Expands Partnership with Sonos to Power New Sonos Radio HD Service

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星期五, 十一月 13, 2020
SóNós, Napster, ARORA, FLAC, Computer files, Consumer electronics, Computing, Smart speakers, Comparison of on-demand music streaming services

Building on the company's popular radio streaming service, Sonos Radio, Rhapsody is now supporting the new ad-free, high-definition streaming tier with Sonos Radio HD.

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  • Building on the company's popular radio streaming service, Sonos Radio, Rhapsody is now supporting the new ad-free, high-definition streaming tier with Sonos Radio HD.
  • Rhapsody's "Powered by Napster," a complete music and audio platform service, is powering the catalogue, metadata, multi-territory licensing and advanced royalty, and business intelligence and data analytics reporting for Sonos' original stations on Sonos Radio and Sonos Radio HD.
  • With Sonos Radio HD, all Sonos Radio original stations on both tiers stream in high-definition, lossless CD-quality audio (16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC).
  • Sonos owners can subscribe to Sonos Radio HD on sonos.com for $7.99/7.99 per month after a free 30-day trial.

Sonos Brings High-Definition Sound to Streaming Radio at Home with Sonos Radio HD

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星期四, 十一月 12, 2020
Technology, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, Internet, Music, SóNós, ARORA, SóNós, Napster, Consumer electronics, Computing, Electronics industry, Sonos, Sonos Radio

Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO), the leading sound experience company, debuts Sonos Radio HD , a new ad-free, high-definition streaming tier of its popular streaming radio service, Sonos Radio.

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  • Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO), the leading sound experience company, debuts Sonos Radio HD , a new ad-free, high-definition streaming tier of its popular streaming radio service, Sonos Radio.
  • Complementary to the choice of more than 100 streaming services available on Sonos speakers, Sonos Radio HD builds on the early success of Sonos Radio, now the fourth most listened to service on Sonos since its April 2020 launch.
  • With Sonos Radio HD, all Sonos Radio original stations on both tiers stream in high-definition, lossless CD-quality audio (16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC).
  • Rhapsodys Powered by Napster, a complete music and audio platform service, is powering the catalog and licensing for Sonos' original stations on Sonos Radio and Sonos Radio HD.

Napster and RecoChoku Partner to Deliver 50 Million Songs to NTT DOCOMO Wireless Subscribers

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星期二, 九月 29, 2020
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Companies, Napster, NTT, Computing, Telecommunications, NTT DoCoMo

SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster and RecoChoku announced today a new partnership that offers NTT DOCOMO subscribers access to 50 million songs.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster and RecoChoku announced today a new partnership that offers NTT DOCOMO subscribers access to 50 million songs.
  • "Powered by Napster and 50 million songs make it an even more compelling offering, one sure to delight dMusic and NTT DOCOMO subscribers."
  • "Customers want new services and richer experiences from both their music and wireless providers," said Tomohiko Momose, Corporate Officerof RecoChoku.
  • "Powered by Napster helps us meet that need by providing dMusic and NTT DOCOMO subscribersan unparalleled premium music experience."

Napster and RecoChoku Partner to Deliver 50 Million Songs to NTT DOCOMO Wireless Subscribers

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星期二, 九月 29, 2020
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, File sharing networks, Companies, Napster, NTT, Computing, Software, NTT DoCoMo

SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster and RecoChoku announced today a new partnership that offers NTT DOCOMO subscribers access to 50 million songs.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster and RecoChoku announced today a new partnership that offers NTT DOCOMO subscribers access to 50 million songs.
  • "RecoChoku has done an incredible job building dMusic into one of the largest music services in Japan," said Dan Charlson, Vice President, International of Napster.
  • "Powered by Napster and 50 million songs make it an even more compelling offering, one sure to delight dMusic and NTT DOCOMO subscribers."
  • "Powered by Napster helps us meet that need by providing dMusic and NTT DOCOMO subscribersan unparalleled premium music experience."

MelodyVR Announces Groundbreaking Agreement to Acquire Music Subscription Service Napster

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星期二, 八月 25, 2020
File sharing networks, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing, Physical systems, Napster, Web 2.0, Streaming media

The pairing of the two companies represents the pioneers of music streaming and live music VR coming together under one roof.

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  • The pairing of the two companies represents the pioneers of music streaming and live music VR coming together under one roof.
  • MelodyVR CEO Anthony Matchett explained, MelodyVRs acquisition of Napster will result in the development of the first ever music entertainment platform which combines immersive visual content and music streaming.
  • The product, technology and cultural synergies of Napster and MelodyVR will bring tremendous innovation for music lovers, artists and the entire music industry.
  • Available on smartphones and VR headsets, the MelodyVR app can be downloaded at on.melodyvr.com/App
    An early pioneer in music streaming and subscription services, Napster today owns and operates the Napster brand Consumer Direct music streaming platform service available in 34 countries and across a wide range of connected devices.

RealNetworks Announces Support for Acquisition of Rhapsody International, Inc. by MelodyVR Group PLC

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星期二, 八月 25, 2020
Napster, File sharing networks, Computing, Companies, RealNetworks, E-commerce

SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced its support for the acquisition of Rhapsody International, Inc., which does business as Napster, by MelodyVR Group PLC.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced its support for the acquisition of Rhapsody International, Inc., which does business as Napster, by MelodyVR Group PLC.
  • MelodyVR Group PLC, the leading creator of live virtual reality music experiences, intends to combine its MelodyVR subsidiary with Napster to create a new differentiated entity.
  • "Rhapsody and Napster have travelled a long and winding road," said Rob Glaser, Chairman and CEO of RealNetworks and Chairman of Napster.
  • "We first became involved with Rhapsody when we acquired Listen.com in 2003, and then Rhapsody acquired Napster in 2011.

RealNetworks Announces Support for Acquisition of Rhapsody International, Inc. by MelodyVR Group PLC

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星期二, 八月 25, 2020
Napster, File sharing networks, Computing, Companies, RealNetworks, Alexei Navalny, Software, Glaser

SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced its support for the acquisition of Rhapsody International, Inc., which does business as Napster, by MelodyVR Group PLC.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced its support for the acquisition of Rhapsody International, Inc., which does business as Napster, by MelodyVR Group PLC.
  • MelodyVR Group PLC, the leading creator of live virtual reality music experiences, intends to combine its MelodyVR subsidiary with Napster to create a new differentiated entity.
  • "Rhapsody and Napster have travelled a long and winding road," said Rob Glaser, Chairman and CEO of RealNetworks and Chairman of Napster.
  • "We first became involved with Rhapsody when we acquired Listen.com in 2003, and then Rhapsody acquired Napster in 2011.

Napster Launches 'Napster4Good' Charitable Giving Program

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星期三, 七月 22, 2020
File sharing networks, Napster, Web 2.0, Computing, Software, File sharing

SEATTLE, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Digital music pioneer Napster today announced a new program that lets people give back to charity when they sign up for Napster Premier.

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  • SEATTLE, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Digital music pioneer Napster today announced a new program that lets people give back to charity when they sign up for Napster Premier.
  • Through this program "Napster4Good" music service Napster will donate its proceeds from new subscribers' first paid month with the service, and a portion of proceeds every month after, to a charity of the listener's choice.
  • "This new program underscores Napster's commitment to supporting artists and our community of listeners," said Bill Patrizio, Napster's president and chief executive officer.
  • Rhapsody operates premium subscription service Napster in 33 countries, giving millions of consumers unlimited, ad-free access to music on any device online or offline.