Arts and entertainment
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Guitar Hero III: Backstage Pass available on mobile devices
July 21, 2008
Games and applications developer Hands-On Mobile and Activision Publishing have launched Guitar Hero III: Backstage Pass for mobile phones.
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Shed no tears: The Onion goes mobile
July 17, 2008
Satirical news publication The Onion is making audio content from its Onion Radio Network available on mobile devices.
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NBC gives Olympic coverage to AT&T subscribers
July 17, 2008
AT&T and NBC Universal have partnered to provide the wireless carrier's customers Olympic Games coverage on their mobile phones.
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Warner Music promotes artists via SendMe
July 17, 2008
Warner Music Group has tapped SendMe Mobile to let fans connect with their favorite artists directly, via multiple platforms.
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Verizon sponsors Jonas Brothers tour
July 17, 2008
Verizon Wireless is teaming up with rock band the Jonas Brothers to connect with youth via mobile technology.
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Alltel upgrades to JuiceCaster 6.0
July 15, 2008
Alltel Wireless, a wireless carrier soon to be acquired by Verizon Communications, announced the launch of JuiceCaster 6.0 on its network.
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The Orchard mobilizes its online catalog with Myxer
July 11, 2008
Myxer tapped digital music and entertainment provider, The Orchard, to expand its mobile content library with the addition of new ringtones.
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LG reveals national texting champ
July 11, 2008
After nearly a month of fast action finger fury, LG Electronics MobilComm USA announced that 20-year-old Nathan Schwartz is the winner of the second annual National Texting Championship.
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Big Brother challenges viewers via mobile
July 11, 2008
AirPlay and CBS teamed to create a mobile game, challenging viewers of the Big Brother television show to join the competition via their handset.
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New billion-dollar Vegas casino to debut mobile gaming
July 9, 2008
The M Resort, Spa and Casino will partner with Cantor Gaming to provide mobile gaming at the $1 billion Las Vegas property.
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Beijing Olympics committee taps mInfo for mobile site, search
July 9, 2008
The Beijing Organization Committee of the Olympic Games confirmed that it has appointed mInfo as the official mobile search provider for this year’s Olympic Games.
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Las Vegas hotel promotes Steve Miller Band concert via mobile
July 8, 2008
Las Vegas’ Orleans Stadium Hotel and Casino used mobile to promote a Steve Miller Band performance and create a database of concert-goers for future communication.
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Sony Pictures breaks mobile campaign for Rambo DVD
July 7, 2008
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment launched its first mobile campaign in Australia to support the Australian DVD debut of the new Rambo movie.
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Judges named for Mobile Excellence Awards
July 3, 2008
Mobile Monday, a global community of mobile industry veterans, has launched the Mobile Excellence Awards to honor outstanding achievements and leadership in mobile entertainment.
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Buzzwire adds new content to streaming media offering
July 2, 2008
Buzzwire Inc. has added 22 new content partners for its mobile streaming media service, giving its subscribers access to more content while on the go.
