The Ogg Vorbis project to create a fully open, license-free alternative to the MP3 format got a boost on Thursday with the release of the first Ogg player for a handheld device. A firm called ...

The company says it will make its extensive online music database and streaming technology available for free to developers, letting rivals tap into its hard-won music locker service. Department ...

Open-source software developers hoping to create a free replacement for the MP3 technology are pushing ahead with their project after the collapse of their parent, Webcasting start-up iCast. For the ...