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Social Site imeem Buys SNOCAP Music Service
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Music-oriented social-networking site imeem announced Monday it is acquiring SNOCAP. SNOCAP is a digital-rights and content-management technology, and imeem is the third largest social network in the U.S. Financial terms were not disclosed.
iriver clix: iPod/iTunes Killer?
iriver has introduced the clix portable media player, a new media player that integrates with the new Windows Media Player 11 and the public beta of MTV Networks URGE digital music service
MySpace, record cos. launch new service
(AP)
AP - MySpace, which has lured millions of big acts and garage bands alike to build profiles on the popular social networking hub to attract fans, said Thursday it will turn those pages into portals for selling music, merchandise and more.
When roses won't do, e-mail a fragrance
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - After satisfying the senses of sight and sound through video streams and music downloads, NTT Communications aims to tap into the sense of smell with a new system that allows users to send fragrances from their cell phones.
Paisley, Sugarland lead CMT nominations
(AP)
AP - Brad Paisley's "Online" leads the list of nominees for Monday's Country Music Television awards, which will be hosted by "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus and her father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.
Digital music firms pay heavy price for labels' support
(Reuters)
Reuters - A stark truth facing any aspiring
digital music service these days is that working with record
labels is going to carry a hefty price.
Virtual world offers bands global stage
(Reuters)
Reuters - Leo Wolff, a woman who joined the online
world of Second Life in 2005, bought a small plot of virtual
land with eight other musicians and opened the "Virtual Garage"
to showcase and perform their music.
Man Destroys iPod In A Blender
Blendtec, a company that makes heavy duty blenders, is destroying iPods to help sell $400 blenders.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Memorex iWake wakes you with iPod music
If you are in need of a clock radio which is colorful and also lets you play your favorite iPod tunes to start your day, Memorex is got a product...
IoGear Unveils New Portable Media Player
A company by the name of IoGear has unveiled its version of a portable media player which is notable one for thing it lacks - a display screen. The IoGear...
Fans Hammer Nine Inch Nails Website for Free Music
The rock group, Nine Inch Nails, has followed in the footsteps of Radiohead by offering free MP3 downloads via its website. The first 9 tracks of its new Ghosts I-IV...
Solar powered portable media player debuts from eMotion
An outfit by the name of eMotion Electronics has apparently debuted a portable media player for the eco-conscious set - it runs off of solar power. It is known as...
Autosync Technology Launched for Your MP3Tunes Locker
MP3Tunes.com has launched a new technology called Autosync that makes buying music and synchronizing it anywhere seamless. Users who are familiar with the MP3Tunes music storage service will know that...
A No-Name iPod Speaker System that Looks Interesting
Not all interesting iPod speaker systems come from name brand companies like Sony and Apple. Many come from obscure manufacturers and importers of electronics. The latter of these two is...
Warner Music Signs MP3 Deal With 7Digital
Warner Music International (WMI), one of the 'big four' record labels, has signed a deal with 7Digital to offer MP3 tracks. The 7Digital music service, based in the UK, is...
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