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BurnLounge Promoter Settles FTC Complaint
(PC World)
PC World - The promoter of a digital music service settles a U.S. FTC complaint against him.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
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.
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.
Mac Laptop Explodes Flames
Apple laptops are known for their tendency to run hot; apparently, they run hot enough that they sometimes burst into flames....
MP3 Tech Commentary
Is Music 2.0 the Future of Digital Music?
A revolutionary new digital music format called MT9 has been developed by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and marketed by the South Korean company, Audizen. Labeled as Music...
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...
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...
Logitech Portable Speakers Bring Sound to Mobile Music
Mobile phones which can play MP3 quality music are now increasingly common as an option from wireless carriers. One way in which you can enjoy this music hands-free through wireless...
Nextar T30 Portable Media Player First Look
The Nextar T30 portable media player is a media player designed to play digital music, video and pictures on the go. This MP3 player with video abilities is slim and...
Napster Abandons DRM With New MP3 Store
In perhaps one of the largest shifts away from DRM we have seen this year, Napster has announced that its entire music catalog is now in the MP3 format. A...
Maxx Digital PDV8500 Portable DVD Player Borrows Sony PSP Design
It isn't all that often you see portable DVD players taking any particular shape beyond the normal flip top or slot loading designs. Here's one though which seems to take...
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