While music labels’ profits continue to fall, Artists continue to climb…

While music labels’ profits continue to fall, Artists continue to climb…

Image Property of Times Labs UK For all that crap and BS propaganda we hear concerning the declining music industry, I could literally have a kazillion dollars if I were paid a nickel everytime such stories were shoved upon the world. Those in charge of big labels decry again and again how the digital age is killing music, that we’re all thieves, and that they don’t make enough money. To cap off their trifecta + 1, they constantly put the stranglehold on new...

China Mobile not greedy /sarcasm – claiming 50%+ stake on app store sales

China Mobile not greedy /sarcasm – claiming 50%+ stake on app store sales

Users on China Mobile’s network have been for some time now waiting for an *official* release of Apple’s uber phone heard ’round the world.  While the phone has been available for quite a while now unlocked and “illegally”, according to Apple’s stance on unlocking and jailbreaking, having a legit offering will no doubt entice the more reluctant buyers to purchase a “legal” option.  However, the big success and draw with the...

Less ads in Wired…(thats bad?)

Less ads in Wired…(thats bad?)

This particular article on Alley Insider caught my attention as it’s no surprise in the age of technology, paper/physical news is losing ground to electronic as it’s easier and often free.  What shocked me was the add ratios that Wired had/have.  The picture above shows an older issue (bottom) underneath the newest issue (top).  The difference in size is noticeable.  How many ads did they really have?  Alley Insider reported that Wired’s average...