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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.
NAMM Update: Numark Announces HDX HD/CD/MP3 player
Numark announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an high torque, motorized 12-inch platter.
Apple Intros 8GB iPod nano Red
Apple today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. The new 8GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199.
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.
Google exec to become EMI digital music president
(Reuters)
Reuters - Google Inc has lost another member of
its executive team as Chief Information Officer Douglas Merrill
is leaving to join music company EMI.
Google's CIO Departs For EMI Music
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Douglas Merrill's exit is fueling online discussion among Google watchers about the Google brain drain that has been the buzz of the blogosphere for the past year or so.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Warner Music Proposes ISP Music Fee
Warner Music has hired music industry consultant, Jim Griffin, to formulate a business model that could see an additional $5 added to your monthly ISP bill. The idea is...
New Music Store to Launch for the BlackBerry
Puretracks have announced that it is to launch a DRM-free music store for BlackBerry smartphones on April 1st. The BlackBerry models that will initially be able to access the service...
New LimeWire Music Store Launched
The name Limewire is usually thought of as a file sharing program for use on P2P networks. But now, Lime Wire LLC has jumped onto the crowded DRM-free bandwagon and...
AT&T Wireless Debuts New Mobile Music Offerings
Customers of AT&T Wireless have some new ways to enjoy music via compatible cell phones, complete as well with appropriate fees. These new and/or expanded services are known as AT&T...
Friday First Look: ECTACO jetBook Ebook Reader
The ECTACO jetBook is an ebook reader designed to compete against the Sony Reader and Amazon Kindle. The ECTACO jetBook lets one read ebooks downloaded for free and will also...
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