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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....
Apple Intros 8GB iPod nano Red
Apple today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. The new 8GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199.
Rare Marley and Hendrix performances sold online
(Reuters)
Reuters - Vintage concert performances by
such acts as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix will
soon join the nearly 500 recordings already available for
download purchase at the music and memorabilia site Wolfgang's
Vault.
Two New iPod Games Announced
Electronic Arts today announced the availability of two new games for the fifth generation iPod – EA Sudoku and Royal Solitaire.
Musicians union sues `American Idol' producers
(AP)
AP - A musicians union has filed a federal lawsuit against the producers of "American Idol," claiming musicians were underpaid because the show's live music was re-recorded for reruns.
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.
Sony TV Internet module tunes into YouTube
(AP)
AP - Coming to late-model Sony LCD flat panels: YouTube videos.
MP3 Tech Commentary
iSonic Gets Flashy with Crystal-Lined Media Player
Everyone wants to be the Apple iPod. Knock offs of the popular portable media player abound and one of the latest taken notice of is the iSonic Snapbox X25 Limited...
Ubanana Introduces Waterproof Neckband MP3 Player
Do you think all MP3 players need to be rectangular in shape and connected to headphones for you to enjoy? Here's a recently announced MP3 player - the Ubanana Ucan...
Steve Jobs Announces New iPhone
Various blogging outlets, reporting from the Steve Jobs keynote we wrote about earlier, are saying Jobs has now officially unveiled a new iPhone. It is being called the iPhone 3G....
New Apple iPhone Today?
Word on the portable electronics wire today via many media and blogging outlets is that Steve Jobs, the leader of Apple, will unveil a new iPhone at the Worldwide Developers...
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...
The MSN Music DRM Time Bomb
Microsoft has announced to all of its MSN Music Store customers that it will be shutting down its PlayForSure licensing servers on August 31st. What this means for users is...
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...
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