MySpace considers taking on the iPod

MySpace... MySpace... anyone remember MySpace? Oh yeah, it was that site we used to ignore before Facebook came along. And it turns out MySpace is still alive, and has some kind of business plan.   Speaking at the Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco, co-founder and chief executive Chris DeWolfe has revealed that MySpace is considering releasing its very own portable media player. One that could take on the iPod. And then fade into insignificance, just like so many other iPod wannabes.   Although MySpace has a good reputation for finding new music from up-and-coming artists and bands, it has more than just brand image to bring to the table. MySpace Music launched in September, giving a redesigned section for musicians to promote their wares.   DeWolfe pointed out that people use MySpace Music to find music and videos for their iPods. “If anything, we'll be accretive to iPod sales,” he said, adding “Unless we develop a device."    ... (link)