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MP3 Surround Set for Launch

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, inventors of mp3, together with Thomson, co-inventors of mp3 and exclusive licensing representative for their mp3 patents and software, and AgereSystems, have joined to launch mp3 SURROUND into the consumer and commercial markets. This technology will enable 5.1 channels surround-quality sound for a broad spectrum of applications includingweb-based music distribution, broadcasting systems, PC-related audiovisual or gaming applications, consumer electronics and automotive systems.

mp3 SURROUND supports high-quality multi-channel sound at bit rates comparable to those currently used to encode stereo mp3 material, resulting in files half the size of common compressed surround formats. At the same time, the new format offers complete backward compatibility to any existing mp3 software and hardware devices.

AMD Unleashes Athlon 64 FX-55 Processor

The AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000+, also announced today, provides businesses and consumers with world-class performance and enables a more secure computing environment. These new additions to theaward-winning AMD Athlon 64 processor family represent the next leap forward in desktop computing, providing exceptional performance on 32-bit applications today, with the ability to migrate to64-bit applications.

“Since the introduction of the AMD Athlon FX processor over a year ago, we have consistently delivered on our promise to provide the absolute best overall PC processor you can get. Now in our third release, the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor is simply the best and remains unmatched in the industry,” said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president and general manager, Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group, AMD. “With the AMD Athlon FX-55 processor, performance-hungry gamers and enthusiasts will be able to experience intense graphics, virtual worlds, high-resolution video and sophisticated artificial intelligence, providing a computing experience that looks and feels like an extension of reality.”

Nokia, Sony/Ericsson acquire MP3 licences

Under the licence agreement, managed by Thomson, Nokia and SonyEricsson will pay a base rate of E0.64 (USD0.75) per hardware decoder per unit, with a minimum figure of E13,000 paid to Thomson each year.

Thomson said it expected the number of devices capable of playing MP3s could rise by as much as 50 per cent over the next six months. “These licences will allow for widespread implementation of MP3 technology in cell phone products manufactured by Nokia and SonyEricsson,” said Henri Linde, vice president of new business for the Patent and Licensing unit of Thomson, in a statement. “The licences further underscore the continuing expansion of MP3 technology throughout the burgeoning cell phone marketplace.”

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