Surely this is just a scam to take money off gullible investors?
Which begs the question why can't I think of ideas like this?
The company behind what was dubbed the "most ridiculous digital music launch in history" is rebranding its product and hoping to raise $100m by selling shares to the public. Electric Jukebox finally launched, following several delays, last November, a year after it was first unveiled. It positioned itself as the music service …
It's not the credible-for-cretins idea's that are the problem, it's gullible but rich friends you need. I mean anyway can be convinced you're in a position to sell a bridge, but what's the point if they don't have any money to buy it with? All the rich people I know are either a) just not that dumb or b) got rich by being tight and wouldn't part with cash for anything.
Why does a digital music service need more than an app on a phone? Even my ancient E65 had a big enough screen for music browsing on storage or Internet.
But then I can't quite see the value of a "Gem" or "Chromecast". If I need a big screen, the phone, laptop can connect via HDMI.
One Tablet needs some sort of wireless gizmo because it's a stupid one, the other can use HDMI.
You can even buy an MP3 player the size of that remote!
@The Nazz
You're right. The first thing I thought when I saw Fry holding it in that suggestive manner was that it looked suspiciously like a vibrator. And, according to El Reg, it's not a very good concept or implementation in the first place. Also, most of us have a low opinion of Fry. So El Reg missed a great opportunity for a photo caption...
Arse about to shove a load of arse up his arse