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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.
(RED) Becomes a Music Store
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - After tackling cell phones, iPods, laptops, and desktops, the (RED) organization on Monday announced plans to launch an online music service that will feature original songs from participating artists.
NAMM Update: iKey Plus Turns Audio Into MP3s
iKEY-Audio introduced the iKEY PLUS – a device that records live audio and converts it into high quality MP3 and WAV files and saves them directly to an iPod or another USB compatible storage device.
Rare Marley, Skynyrd performances sold online
(Reuters)
Reuters - Vintage concert performances by
such acts as Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bob Marley will soon join the
nearly 500 recordings already available for download purchase
at the music and memorabilia site Wolfgang's Vault.
Japan to scrap iPod copyright fee
(AP)
AP - Japan will stop pushing for legislation to charge royalties on the sales of iPods and other portable digital music players, giving in to opposition from electronics makers, officials said Thursday.
Rhapsody Challenges iTunes With DRM-Free Initiative
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - RealNetworks' Music Without Limits initiative allows potential buyers to listen to complete songs for free, buy DRM-free music, and more.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Amie Street Gets a Songs Boost From The Orchard
The digital music service, Amie Street, has forged a deal with digital media distributer, The Orchard, to bring over 1 million new tracks to its catalog. Amie Street specializes in...
New AOL Radio Player Gets a Boost From CBS
AOL radio has announced on its blog that their new browser-based radio player will now be "CBS powered". What this means is that there will now be over 200 free...
Two New iPhone Clock Radios Debut from iHome
SDI Technologies, a maker of iPod and iPhone accessories under its iHome brand label, recently began selling at retail two new clock radios designed with the iPhone in mind. These...
Coby Electronics Selling New Portable Media Players
Coby Electronics, a lower profile maker of portable electronics, apparently recently introduced a new line of portable media players here in the United States. These players are known as the...
iLuv i1255 First Look
The iLuv i1255 is an iPod/DVD player combo unit designed for space saving and letting you play iPod video on your television. The iLuve i1255 is an iPod accessory which...
UK File-Sharers Get a Stern Warning
Virgin Media, a major Internet services provider (ISP) in the United Kingdom, has sent out warning letters to suspected music file-sharers who have infringed on copyright. Approximately 800 letters have...
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