Lifestyle podcast publisher Personal Life Media have added ten new shows to their network, bringing the total to 35 weekly audio programs and one daily vidcast, along with their companion blogs. The focus of the new shows ranges widely: from hobby-related digital photography, literature and genealogy, to conversations about lifestyle design and holistic health, to [...]

Creative Technology, makers of the Zen portable media player, is struggling. The company, which delisted from the Nasdaq earlier this year, posted Q1 2008 (through Sept 30th) sales of $185 million. That’s down 24% since last year. Income was actually up for the quarter, though, which the company attributes to improvements in operations. Apple saw [...]

Microsoft’s Zune has¬†failed to become an iPod-killer, but it may be a Zen-killer. Creative Technology, which entered the digital music player market in 1999, is feeling the heat of increased competition between Apple and Microsoft for the protable media player market. The company has¬†posted a wider fourth-quarter loss, and its¬†shares fell to an 11-year low. [...]