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Griffin Intros Evolve iPod Speakers
Griffin Technology today announced the unveiling of its new lineup of powered speaker systems. Evolve is a speaker system with a flat charging base that holds your iPod in a Universal Dock.
Dell tests music player to renew iPod battle: report
(Reuters)
Reuters - In recent months, personal computer
maker Dell Inc., has been testing a digital music player that
could go on sale as early as September, the Wall Street Journal
newspaper said, citing several Dell officials.
Sony in talks to buy out Sony BMG Music: report
(Reuters)
Reuters - Sony Corp (6758.T) is in talks to buy the
50 percent stake it does not own in Sony BMG Music
Entertainment from Germany's Bertelsmann for more
than 100 billion yen ($931 million), the Nikkei business daily
reported on Tuesday.
iTunes Hits Two Billion Sold Milestone
Apple today announced that more than two billion songs, 50 million television episodes and over 1.3 million feature-length films have been purchased and downloaded from the iTunes Store.
Yahoo To Reimburse Customers Of DRM-Protected Music
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - People who purchased from Yahoo's soon-to-be-closed online music store will be offered coupons for MP3s from Rhapsody.
Griffin Intros PowerBlock Travel, International USB Power Adapter
Griffin Technology has introduced PowerBlock Travel, a package designed to simplify charging your USB devices (including iPods) while traveling.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Sennheiser MX W1 Wireless Earphones First Look
Sennheiser, a maker of quality headphones, recently introduced a self contained portable speaker system which produces great audio for use with your iPod. The MX W1 uses Kleer technology to...
Consumers Move Towards TV for Music
A recent study by Parks Associates has revealed that US and Canadian consumers are increasingly using TV for their musical entertainment. The survey, which is called Digital Media Habits II,...
Panasonic Does Up Headphones for Skateboard Crowd
Panasonic not too long ago teamed with skateboarder Ryan Sheckler to unveil some stylish, limited edition headphones. They are called the Panasonic RP-HTX7-RS and you'll find them pricing about $70.
The...
Oldest Digital Music Recording Discovered
According to a BBC news article, the oldest computer-generated digital music recording has been discovered dating back to 1951. This analog recording which has now been digitized and uploaded onto...
Zvue Hits the Rock Circuit with Journey-Themed MP3 Player
Zvue, which not too long ago brought us a patriotic themed MP3 player called the Spirit, is out now with another themed player targeting fans of the legendary band Journey....
SpiralFrog Signs Deal With EMI
The ad-driven SpiralFrog music service has announced through a press release that it has struck a deal with EMI. This is a significant agreement with one of the 'big four'...
New Zune Tied to Post-Punk Band Joy Division
Microsoft is known for sometimes releasing limited edition Zune portable media players which are tied to something musical. Its latest player is just such the case - the Zune 80...
Panasonic Noise Canceling Headphones Very Compact for Travel
Noise canceling headphones can be great for airplane rides, but sometimes the size can be a hinder to packing them in your carry on. Electronics importer AudioCubes is selling some...
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