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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.
Authorized lyrics sites struggle to grow
(Reuters)
Reuters - More than a year after the
introduction of lyric licensing programs, several online music
services that implemented them are reporting mixed feelings
about their results.
Rhapsody Launches DRM-Free Online Music Store
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Rhapsody on Monday partnered with MTV Networks to launch Music Without Limits. They want to accomplish three goals in the digital-music industry: Speed the migration from proprietary formats such as Digital Rights Management (DRM) music; empower music fans to stream full-length songs and buy MP3s from music sites and social networks on the Web; and integrate digital music directly with mobile phones.
Apple Pumps Down the Volume
Apple today announced a software update for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod, that lets customers set their own personal maximum volume limit.
Apple Intros New Mac minis; More Expensive, More Powerful
Apple today unveiled two new Mac mini computers with the Intel Core Duo processor. The new models are more powerful, and at $599 and $799, more expensive than ever.
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....
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.
Griffin Intros 2007 Line Up
Griffin Technology today announced their 2007 lineup that will debut next week at the MacWorld Conference & Expo.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Can I Edit Multiple ID3 Tags Simultaneously?
This is the question that I've been asked about a few times recently. ID3 tags, if you didn't already know, give you additional information on MP3 files such as, artist,...
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...
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...
HDTracks Gives Away Free Album Download
The new digital music service, HDtracks.com, is giving visitors to its website the chance to download a free album to promote its new store. All the tracks have been selected...
On the Cheap: $21 Around the Neck Earphone MP3 Player
Say you desire a MP3 player but don't want to carry around the weight of a player and attached headphones. How about an inexpensive headphone with the MP3 player built...
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...
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