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Electronics trade show picks up pace
(Reuters)
Reuters - The world's oldest consumer
electronics show opens its doors in Berlin on Thursday to
showcase an industry bursting with confidence as demand surges
for flat TVs, MP3 players, set top boxes and phones.
Linkin Park hits iTunes, new album not ready yet
(Reuters)
Reuters - Linkin Park, one of the few major
acts that had yet to make its music available via Apple's
iTunes Music Store, has changed course and pacted with the
service. Three of the group's albums are available beginning
Tuesday, each with two bonus tracks and a third iTunes
exclusive cut.
Universal to Offer Free Music Downloads
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - SpiralFrog, a new music download service, on Tuesday said it would make Vivendi's Universal Music Group's catalog available for free legal downloading.
Edirol Intros R-09 Portable Recorder
At the 2006 Winter NAMM Show, Edirol introduced the R-09, a streamlined field recorder, featuring 24-bit uncompressed recording and a built-in stereo mic.
Apple iLife Update Adds Podcasting, Video Podcasting Tools
Apple has announced iLife '06, a major update to the Apple suite of home multimedia applications, including iWeb, a simple way to make websites, blogs and podcasts, and GarageBand 3, which now includes podcasting support.
NAMM Update: iKey Plus Turns Audio Into MP3s
iKEY-Audio introduced the iKEY PLUS – a device that records live audio and converts it into high quality MP3 and WAV files and saves them directly to an iPod or another USB compatible storage device.
NAMM Update: Denon DJ Intros DN-S3500 Tabletop CD/MP3 Player
Denon DJ introduced the DN-S3500 tabletop CD/MP3 player, featuring a powerful 12-pole Direct Drive motor, 7 on-board effects and intuitive control.
Apple: More than 70 Percent of 2007 Cars will have iPod Support
More than 70 percent of 2007-model US automobiles will offer iPod integration.
MP3 Tech Commentary
iPod Shuffles To The Cheap Side
Back on 1/18 I noted that Apple iMacs were selling at surprising discounts to Sony VAIOs, indicating an apparent willingness on the part of Cupertino to compete with other high-style manufacturers on the basis of price, as opposed to charging a premium for Apple’s unique design ( Apple Cool Selling At Surprising Discount To Sony Style ). ... Now, Apple may be extending that strategy to music players as well. ... As of this writing, only SanDisk 512 MB MP3 players are offered for less by vendors on PriceSCAN.com. ... One of these, the ...
Mp3 news - High Definition Music Download Blows Away MP3 Music (PR Web)
... High Definition Music Download Blows Away MP3 Music (PR Web) Music download stores are making billions selling low quality MP3 music files. ... RipEditBurn Plus: Studio Sound for MP3 Players From Blaze Audio (SYS-CON Media) Solving the problem of diminished sound quality typical of MP3 players, Blaze Audio announces a software package so innovative that users can recapture their music's original presence. ... Its applications are not RIAA Bans The Reselling Of iPods With Preloaded Music (Addict 3D) Although it may seem like a feasible ...
Apple Pays Creative $100 Million Over MP3 Player Patent
This just in – Apple and Creative have apparently settled a lawsuit Creative filed earlier this year with the iPod maker over an alleged violation of Creative’s patent for its...
Alba launches Pocket DAB/FM/MP3 player
... The player can jump between MP3 and DAB (or FM if you prefer) at the flick of a switch. ... As an MP3 player, it incorporates an SD/MMC memory card slot to play up to 1GB of your favourite MP3 (or WMA) tracks. ... The player is powered by an internal rechargeable battery, which should give around 10 hours playback. ... The Alba Pocket player comes complete with in-ear headphones, an AC adaptor and carry case for around £110.
SanDisk Adds 8GB Flash MP3 Player, Drops Prices on Others
SanDisk made some fairly significant moves today to try and cut into Apple’s lead in the MP3 player market, unveiling their largest flash memory based player to date and cutting...
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