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Advertising key to putting Internet in every cellphone
(AFP)
AFP - The emergence of "smartphones" has put the Internet, music and videos in the palm of the consumer's hand, but the technology will need a flow of advertising cash to reach its full potential.
Man Destroys iPod In A Blender
Blendtec, a company that makes heavy duty blenders, is destroying iPods to help sell $400 blenders.
New iPod shuffle Available Worldwide This Friday
Nearly half the size of the original, the new iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a minimal aluminum design with a built-in clip, making it the most wearable iPod ever.
Microsoft Announces Planned Purchase of Musiwave
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Can software giant Microsoft eat into Apple's enormous lead in the wireless music market? The Redmond, Washington-based company hopes the answer is a resounding "Oui!"
The Strangest iPod Accessory Ever?
Thanko has introduced a bizarre iPod box speaker that may be the strangest iPoc accessory ever.
Slacker Portable Player (Finally) on the Way
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Slacker, the Internet radio service that allows users to create highly customized radio stations from an extensive catalog, is finally ready to unveil its MP3 player after months of delays.
Otafuku Rex; Mix Them, Mash Them Up
The new band Otafuku Rex has debuted their music video, Do Me, I'm the Best, and is inviting fans to get in on the action and create their own remixes by mashing up the groups video and music, adding in their own music and video, and sending the results to friends.
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Digital Download Experiment – Name Your Price!
Radiohead, an English rock band who completed their contract with EMI in 2004, is offering its new In Rainbows album for digital download with a twist – pay what you...
Top Sports MP3 Players
While the iPod is great for many things, there may be times you want a MP3 player which does just one thing really well - like helping you workout. There...
RIAA Wins File Sharing Case
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has won a significant court case involving a woman from Minnesota who allegedly shared copyrighted material via a peer-to-peer network. This is the...
Microsoft Announces Zune 2
Microsoft has announced that it will be launching a new range of Zune digital music players in November. The updated MP3 players will have storage capacities of 4GB, 8GB, 80GB...
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.
Amazon Digital Music Store Now Open
Amazon.com Inc. have finally launched their highly anticipated new digital music store, Amazon MP3. It continues the current trend in the digital music industry by offering DRM-free music in the...
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