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Griffin Intros Hi-Way Case for iPod Hi-Fi
Griffin Technology today announced Hi-Way, a versatile, custom fit, roadworthy carrying case for the iPod Hi-Fi compact stereo.
U2 manager takes Internet providers to task
(Reuters)
Reuters - Paul McGuinness,
longtime manager of rock band U2, has called on Internet
service providers to immediately introduce disconnection
policies to end illegal music downloads and urged governments
to make sure they do.
Qtrax debut on hold amid licensing snag
(AP)
AP - A distributor of Internet file-swapping software abruptly postponed the launch of its free online music service until it can finalize music licensing deals — a detail the company omitted when it threw a star-studded coming-out party over the weekend.
Apple Tries To Bury Stock Options Controversy
Based on an analysis of the findings of the independent investigation, Apple has recognized additional non-cash stock-based compensation expenses of $84 million.
Gemini Announces iTrax iPod DJ Mixer
The iTrax joins the Numark iDJ, to allow users to mix the output of two iPods, with basic dj functionality.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Napster to Sell DRM-free Music
Napster Inc. has announced that it is to start selling unprotected MP3 downloads this spring. The last time Napster hosted MP3 files, it was ceremoniously shut down in 2001 by...
RIAA Website Gets Nuked by Hackers
The website of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has been subjected to a series of attacks by a group of hackers who eventually ‘hosed’ the website clean. Not...
Microsoft’s New 80 GB Zune Still In Short Supply
Microsoft’s challenger to the highly successful iPod continues to be thin on the ground this holiday season. According to the research group, iSuppli Corp., the reason for this could be...
Archos unveils portable media player with camcorder functions
Archos, one of the early companies behind portable media players, has unveiled a portable media player which has built-in camcorder functions. The Archos 404 Camcorder is priced at around $300...
DXG USA unveils Roadster portable media player
Digital camera manufacturer DXG USA recently introduced a new portable media player for entertainment on the road. The new DXG-Roadster (Model DXG-521) is available in black or white body colors,...
Classical Record Label Launches New Music Service
Deutsche Grammophon, part of the Universal Music Group, has announced that its large catalog of classical music is now available for download from their DG Web Shop. Deutsche Grammophon,...
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...
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