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Record industry sues XM Satellite over handheld device

WASHINGTON (AP) - The recording industry sued XM Satellite Radio on Tuesday over its new iPod-like device that can store up to 50 hours of music for a monthly fee, sending to the courts a roiling dispute over how consumers can legally record songs using next-generation radio services.

The federal lawsuit, filed in New York by the largest labels, accuses XM Satellite of ``massive wholesale infringement'' because its $400 handheld ``Inno'' device can record hours of music and automatically parse recordings by song and artist. The device is sold under the slogan, ``Hear it, click it, save it.''

The lawsuit seeks $150,000 in damages for every song copied by XM Satellite customers using the devices, which went on sale weeks ago. The company said it plays 160,000 different songs every month.

XM Satellite has balked at the industry's efforts to collect expensive distribution licenses similar to those required for Internet downloading services, such as Apple Inc.'s iTunes. Its chief rival, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., has already agreed to pay for such licenses to cover similar gadgets for its service.

Record industry sues XM Satellite over handheld device

The federal lawsuit, filed in New York by the largest labels, accuses XM Satellite of ``massive wholesale infringement'' because its $400 handheld ``Inno'' device can record hours of music and automatically parse recordings by song and artist. The device is sold under the slogan, ``Hear it, click it, save it.''

The lawsuit seeks $150,000 in damages for every song copied by XM Satellite customers using the devices, which went on sale weeks ago. The company said it plays 160,000 different songs every month.

XM Satellite has balked at the industry's efforts to collect expensive distribution licenses similar to those required for Internet downloading services, such as Apple Inc.'s iTunes. Its chief rival, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., has already agreed to pay for such licenses to cover similar gadgets for its service.

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From all music--"American Football consists of vocalist/bassist/guitarist Mike Kinsella, guitarist Steve Holmes and drummer/trumpet player Steve Lamos. Kinsella's emo/post-rock pedigree includes stints with bands like Cap'n Jazz and Joan of Arc; American Football shares a similar esthetic, blending jazzy tempos, pop hooks and earnest vocals into their sound. The group released their self-titled debut album in 1999"

Terrestrial radio killer

Hacker delivers
XM, Sirius to cell phones
Software and web developers have found ways to tap into XM and Sirius' websites to stream music channels onto Windows-enabled smartphones and other devices. Most, according to the Reuters story, have given their work away for free to other fans since late last year. "I'm not always near a PC, but I already have a cell phone," David Bressler, who wrote a piece of software to listen to Sirius in his office, which blocks satellite radio signals, told Reuters. "I like Sirius, I promote Sirius to everyone I talk to." So far, only a few of Sirius' channels are available on one wireless provider's network, Sprint Nextel. XM has threatened to take legal action. In early February, a law firm representing the company sent a cease-and-desist letter to a developer, citing infringement of its trademark. Sirius lawyers are also on the case. "We don't want to get into any trouble," said Wayne, the developer of PocketXM Radio, who decl ined to give his full name for fear of retribution. He said his software, subsequently renamed Pocket Satellite Radio, is no longer for sale. It had been sold at a website registered to Wayne Jiang, based in Texas. On Internet message boards Bressler has turned down offers to accept fees for his software. "If Sirius wants the application and wants to develop it further, it's all theirs," he said.

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