Entertainment industry
The 16-year-old phenom Joss Stone is set to perform at the 12th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation party on Oscar night, February 29, 2004. The intimate gathering, presented by In Style magazine and Bentley Motors, will feature a who's who of celebrity guests, including Beck, Seal, Ozzy and
Consumer electronics industry
D-BOX Technology, Inc. and Xilinx, Inc. have joined forces to revolutionize the home theatre experience by adding synchronized movement to traditional audio-video systems. The D-BOX Odyssee Simulation System, powered by Xilinx's programmable chip technology, enables a virtual reality experience by lifting home theatre seating and occupants on a
Product introduction
Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, has introduced a new wireless multimedia product that combines a high-end DVD player with wireless media link capabilities. The product allows users to wirelessly distribute digital video, music, and pictures stored on a PC to view and play on a TV and/or stereo
Consumer electronics industry
D-Link and America Online, Inc. announced a new alliance to jointly offer expanded entertainment options for the digital home. The companies will collaborate to develop and deliver products and services that will allow broadband consumers to access secure, high-quality video, music, and photo content, on-demand, from virtually any room in
Product introduction
Alpine Electronics, a leading manufacturer of high-performance mobile electronics, is poised to transform the in-vehicle entertainment experience with its innovative iPod Ready solution. Set to debut at CES, this groundbreaking technology enables consumers to seamlessly connect and control their iPod from their vehicle's sound system, providing a safe
Musicians
Over the decades, pop stars have struggled to define their position within the wider economy, shifting between being capital-M musicians, employees of the music industry, skilled factory workers, and even quasi-unemployed individuals on the verge of a dole queue. This year, a High Court verdict in George Michael's
