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Napster narrows loss in 4Q; revenue up 6 percent
(AP)
AP - More music fans signed up for Napster Inc.'s digital music offerings in the first three months of this year, boosting revenue and helping the online music retailer cut its fiscal fourth quarter loss by nearly half.
Apple Intros iPod Phone
Apple today introduced iPhone, a new device that combines a state-of-the-art mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and an Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching and maps—into one small and lightweight handheld device.
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.
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.
Review: Sony's Rolly not quite love at first dance
(AP)
AP - For years, Sony Corp. has been scrambling to regain its position at the leading edge of music players. Now, that scrambling has produced an egg — a $399 dancing egg that flashes, rolls and flaps its plastic flippers to the beat.
Spiralfrog.com to offer downloads from EMI artists
(AP)
AP - SpiralFrog Inc., which operates an ad-supported, free music and video download Web site, said Monday it will soon begin offering content from Coldplay, Keith Urban and other recording artists as part of a new licensing deal with EMI Music.
Musicians push for better sound online and on disc
(USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - As more listeners turn to music downloads and the compact disc seems headed for history's scrap heap, a growing number of artists are making a renewed effort for better-sounding tracks, online and on disc. It's generally accepted that regular MP3 music files compromise CD sound quality for convenience and portability. (Some listeners argue that even CDs are less than optimal.) Last year, Amazon and iTunes made concessions to upgrade the quality of their download tracks.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Scandyna Releases Stylish iPod Dock/Speakers Package
Scandyna Speakers is known among some circles as being a quality producer of loudspeakers and related products. This company has a few iPod accessories as well and is combing two...
New ivyskin iPod touch Cases Offer Touch-Thru Design
An iPod case company by the name of ivyskin recently came out with some new iPod touch cases which let you fully protect your iPod while also making use of...
Griffin Adds New iPod Cases, Cleaning Kit
Griffin Technology is adding to its line up some new iPod accessories for those desiring cases and cleaning gear. The Griffin FlexGrip and FlexScreen; as well as a new Screen...
Kensington Battery Packs Extend iPhone, iPod Usage Time
The continuing roll out of iPod and iPhone accessories continues via computer accessories manufacturer Kensington. The company is offering up two extended life battery packs for these devices.
The Kensington Battery...
SpiralFrog Signs Deal With EMI
The ad-driven SpiralFrog music service has announced through a press release that it has struck a deal with EMI. This is a significant agreement with one of the 'big four'...
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