Ringback tones as status updates: RealNetworks working on ‘Hey Yo’ project

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RealNetworks, attempting to reinvent itself with a new slate of products, is working on new type of ringback tone that works like an audio status update, delivered via phone. Ringback tones, for the uninitiated, normally allow mobile phone users to choose a tune that people calling them hear while the phone is ringing. RealNetworks already… Read More…

RealNetworks plans new digital photo and video utilities, too

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Turns out RealNetworks isn’t just getting into the business of cleaning up iTunes music libraries. The digital media pioneer, trying to turn around its broader business, also plans new photo and video tools as part of its effort to reinvent itself for the age of cloud computing. The new $39 “Rinse” music cleanup program from… Read More…

Surprise: RealNetworks CEO Kimball resigns

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[Post updated with more details, quotes from Glaser] Bob Kimball has resigned as president and CEO of RealNetworks, a little more than a year after succeeding founder Rob Glaser to oversee an attempted turnaround of the longtime Seattle technology company. Glaser told GeekWire via phone this afternoon that he does not plan to return to… Read More…