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Griffin Ships iFM iPod Radio Receiver
Griffin Technology is shipping the iFM, an iPod add-on that integrates FM radio tuning, recording and remote control functionality to the iPod.
Warner subpoenaed in music download probe (Reuters)
Reuters - Warner Music Group Corp.
has been subpoenaed by the New York Attorney General in
connection with an ongoing antitrust investigation into the
pricing of digital music downloads, the company said in a
securities filing on Friday.
Ion Intros USB Turntable
ION has created the first USB turntable. The turntable is designed to make it easy to convert old vinyl directly to CD or MP3, not to be a computer-ready DJ-style turntable.
Sony to settle copy-protection suits (USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - A proposed settlement of lawsuits against Sony Music Entertainment would let some consumers receive free music downloads to compensate them for Sony surreptitiously including spyware on millions of CDs, lawyers said Thursday.
Sony Intros Walkman MP3 Players
Sony has introduced a new MP3 player, called Walkman, available in two capacity sizes - 20GB (NW-A3000) and 6GB (NW-A1000).
MP3 Players go to the Toilet
Toto Japan has introduced the ultimate toilet seat/MP3 player.
MP3 Tech Commentary
DLO nano fling cases show off your iPod nano in style
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters, a maker of accessories for the iPod, today announced a new set of fashion cases for the thin iPod nano. Called the DLO nano fling, these cases are available now for $29.99. The DLO nano flings, which...
Grokster Shuts Down
After this June's landmark RIAA v. Grokster decision, the future of Grokster remained uncertain. Now it seems that Grokster's future is uncertain no longer: Grokster's website was changed to display a message that its file-sharing service was illegal and no...
Sony settles rootkit screw-up
Sony BMG is finally settling up the rootkit fiasco, allowing consumers who purchased the infected CDs a couple of options for reparations. From Techdirt: The latest is that the company has agreed to settle a class action suit filed over...
iRiver H10 20 GB MP3 Player/Recorder
... Integrated Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 simplifies media management Internal battery gives you about 16 hours of continuous playback between charges Digital music player/recorder with a 1.8-inch, 20 GB hard drive for more than 330 hours of audio (128 kbps) Compatible with MP3/WMA audio files, JPEG image files, and even TXT documents for light reading 1.8-inch full-color TFT LCD supports up to 260,000 colors, rendering your favorite digital photos with breathtaking clarity
Is BitTorrent the new Napster?
Newsweek is running an article on the popular new peer-to-peer client BitTorrent and its creator, 30 year-old Bram Cohen. The article discusses the future of BitTorrent: Cohen has so far been spared the fate of Napster and Grokster, and has...
NBC, Apple partner to bring TV shows to iTunes
NBC Universal and Apple today said they would begin making primetime, cable, late-night and classic TV shows available for download through the iTunes store. While targeted primarily towards users of the new iPod with video, the videos can also be...
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