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Sonos systems now streaming SiriusXM content for those in Canada

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If you happen to be a SiriusXM subscriber that lives in Canada and has been looking to stream the channels to a Sonos system — we have a bit of good news to pass on. As of today, the folks at Sonos have announced that SiriusXM streaming is available for those in Canada. And on more »

Bigger than Sirius XM or Comcast ,Neflix to be #1

Netflix is expect to announce some impressive first quarter results today. The news is expected to push Netflix into the top spot for content subscriptions – brushing past Comcast and Sirius in subscriber numbers. Analysts peg Netflix subscribers at 27.5 million, adding 3.7 million users last quarter. Comcast has 22.8 million and Sirius XM radio more »

SiriusXM Internet Radio app for iOS gets updated, brings iPad optimization and more

Sirius XM Radio have updated their iOS app, the app is called SiriusXM Internet Radio and what was once designed for the iPhone and iPod touch has now gone universal and is sporting optimizations for the larger display on the iPad. The latest update brings the app up to version 1.4 and it requires iOS more »

XM Canada & Sirius Canada officially announce merge plans

Despite having officially merged way back when here in the US, it seems that Sirius and XM have remained independent in Canada all this time. “As a combined entity, XM Canada and Sirius Canada will deliver exceptional value to subscribers, and enhance the long-term success of satellite radio in Canada,” John Bitove, chairman of Canadian more »

Sirius XM app gets updated for iOS4, now with background playback & reduced buffering

Sirius XM have recently rolled out the latest update for their Sirius XM Premium Online app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app has been brought up to version 1.3.3 and perhaps more important then the version number is the new features and support. This one will be good news for those running iOS more »

Sirius/XM finally releases BlackBerry app

Finally SiriusXM! 8 months after the release of the iPhone/iPod Touch app, you finally release the BlackBerry version. Thank you! As a BlackBerry owner and longtime XM subscriber I’m thrilled. The app gives BlackBerry users access to 120 channels of music (most of it commercial free!) news, talk and sports. Some will be disappointed that more »

Onkyo announces home theater receiver with Internet music services

With the allure of Internet music services like Pandora and Rhapsody setting up a home theater system that incorporate them can be a bit difficult without having to put a whole computer in the system. Sure, having a computer in the setup would be cool, but when’s the last time you wanted to browse the more »

Liberty Media steps in to save Sirius XM, loans them $530 million

Just last week it appeared like a bankruptcy was the inevitable for satellite provider Sirius XM, but how quickly things can change. Liberty Media Corporation has just stepped in and saved them with a loan for a whopping $530 million. The loan will be given in two parts with the first beginning immediately.

The first part consists of $280 million, of which $171.6 million will go to pay their debts. The second part will be $150 million with another $100 million going towards the outstanding loans from XM Satellite Radio.

Sirius XM preparing for potential bankruptcy

New reports are claiming that Sirius XM is “within days” of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to a New York Times report, the company is currently “working with advisers to prepare for a possible bankruptcy filing.” So, as of now, they are considering the option, which means they have not begun the process, still this is not good news.

On the flip side, the report also mentions that this could also be a calculated move to convince Charles Ergen (owner of Dish Network and EchoStar) to make a solid offer to purchase. Ergen has already made an offer in the past, it came shortly after Sirius and XM merged.

Sirius XM iPhone app about to debut

Nice to see that Sirius XM is catching up with the rest of the media world and have finally developed an app for the iPhone. NiceMac announced they will submit the new app, called uSirius Starplayer, to Apple for approval on January 31.