- Microsoft unveils new "all-in-one" music service Microsoft has unveiled its "all-in-one" music service, Xbox Music, that it hopes will rival the likes of already established players Spotify, Amazon and iTunes.
- Watch out Sky – Freesat and Netflix to announce partnership Freesat and Netflix are expected to announce a partnership deal tomorrow that will see the subscription-free satellite TV service offer direct access to Netflix content.
- Controversial music streaming app Grooveshark returns to Google Play Controversial music streaming service Grooveshark is available as an Android app once more as it returns to Google Play. The app was removed from the Android Market in April 2011 following complaints from the music industry.
- YouTube release native PS3 app, controllable via smartphones Starting today, Sony PlayStation 3 owners can enjoy an improved YouTube experience by way of a new native YouTube app on the home entertainment system.
- Amazon's video service now available on PlayStation 3 Amazon Instant Video, Amazon's version of Netflix, is now available to stream on the PS3. Previously, the video on-demand service was only available on select connected TVs, and select set-top boxes and Blu-ray players.
- The wait is almost over. Spotify plans to launch in Ireland, Australia soon Spotify, the freemium music streaming service, plans to launch in Ireland and Australia soon, with an official announcement possibly being made as early as next week, reports paidContent:UK.
- Netflix officially launches in the UK and Ireland with one-month free trial Netflix, the film and TV episode streaming service, has officially launched in the United Kingdom and Ireland as of today, complete with one-month free trial. While some users reported early access to the service yesterday, both netflix.co.uk and netflix.ie are officially available from this morning.
- Music Beta evolves into Google Music bringing another major music player to the cloud Music Beta from Google has just evolved into Google Music, opening up to users in the United States and bringing another major music player to the cloud. Earlier this week, Apple finally introduced iTunes Match, allowing iOS device users to stream music anywhere using iCloud.
- UK users can now rent and stream new release movies on YouTube Back in May we reported that Google introduced YouTube movie rentals to users in the United States. Last month, YouTube expanded this service to users in Canada and has today done the same for those living in the UK.
- Apple to buy on-demand video giant Hulu? Apple is reportedly considering making a bid for Hulu, the on-demand TV show and movie streaming service, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg quote two people "who weren't authorized to speak publicly" that Apple are in early talks with Hulu, and may eventually make an offer for the video giant.