According to Reuters Sony Electronics said that it has had talks with both XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio about music devices, though no deals are signed (yet?).

Sony also said it hopes to add some spice to its Connect online music service (NOTE: link not Firefox compatable) by adding features, as they try to compete with Apple’s iPod and iTunes music service.

Sounds like an indicator that something big is on the horizon in terms of music services + satellite radio (cough cough Remora cough). Let’s see.

Business Week writer Frank Bajak takes the XM’s NavTraffic powered Pioneer AVIC-N2 for a spin through Manhattan’s east side, and had a somewhat unpleasant experience. Like he says in the article, in familiar communiting grounds it might be a little easy to trick, but in unfamiliar terrority it might be a godsend.

My guess is that they’re of course working out the kinks on the system, but to plunk down all that cash only to get semi-exciting results is a little disheartening.

XM’s MyFi was featured in an article by MSNBC about Great radios for the outdoors (check the 2nd page for the mention). The article praises the MyFi but brings up the fact that the MyFi’s earphones suck (which, well, I can’t really argue with).

But even more amusing is that the article is by Gary Krakow, whom I’ve had some loving words for in the past. Heh.

The Daily News has a hilarious write-up about the latest O&A Assault on the Media stunts. No, it’s not intended to be hilarious, in fact the author tries his best to scold those bad ssshhock jocks, but in essence he’s playing right into their hand. And that’s funny.

Oh sure, he tries his best with statements like “And, yes, I realize just writing about them will empower more of the weasels to hit the street.” But that’s not the point. It has nothing to do with empowerment - it’s exposure. By doing an entire writeup calling Opie and Anthony “jerks,” “knuckleheads” and the ever-so-intimidating “insensitive and inconsiderate” all he’s doing is adding to the PR concept behind it all.

Wah wah wah, complain about it all you want. But the fact of the matter is, if you don’t find the Assault on the Media funny - then you wouldn’t find O&A funny - and thus they really don’t give a shit about you. Opie and Anthony’s audience, 18-34 males, find embarassed and flustered reporters damn funny… especially if Richard Huff of the Daily News doesn’t.