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"Idol" fans sing a loud "Hallelujah"
(Reuters)
Reuters - A cover of a song written by a
composer who's now 73 and performed by a singer who died more
than 10 years ago may not sound like the ingredients of a
top-selling download. But when the straw that stirs is
"American Idol," throw out the recipes.
More bands embrace the option of giving away music
(Reuters)
Reuters - The two latest bands to offer their
new albums online for free are advancing divergent versions of
the business model Radiohead introduced in fall 2007.
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.
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.
Japan investigates possible iPod defect
(AP)
AP - Japan is investigating a possible defect in Apple Inc.'s iPod after one of the popular digital music players reportedly shot out sparks while recharging, a government official said Wednesday.
MP3 Tech Commentary
First Look Friday: Polaroid Freescape 4360
The Polaroid Freescape 4360 is a portable media player which offers wireless Internet. With this portable media player you can wirelessly access MP3s and other media files such as JPEGs....
Warner Music Signs MP3 Deal With 7Digital
Warner Music International (WMI), one of the 'big four' record labels, has signed a deal with 7Digital to offer MP3 tracks. The 7Digital music service, based in the UK, is...
SanDisk Releases Sansa Fuze MP3 Player
SanDisk is getting ready to bring to retail in April a new MP3 player to compete against the Apple iPod line up. This player is called the Sansa Fuze and...
Facebook Steps Up to the Digital Music Plate
The social networking website, Facebook, has launched two new media channels in an effort to compete with the likes of MySpace. The new music and film pages have been added...
Monster Cable ships wireless music transmitter for iPod
Monster Cable, normally known for making high end A/V cables for home entertainment systems, also offers a line of iPod accessories. Its latest is a device for enjoying your iPod...
Soundstream shows off touchscreen media player
When one considers the sheer number of portable media players on the market today, it is hard to distinguish oneself from the pack. Soundstream, a relatively unknown company in this...
Solar powered portable media player debuts from eMotion
An outfit by the name of eMotion Electronics has apparently debuted a portable media player for the eco-conscious set - it runs off of solar power. It is known as...
New Music Store to Launch for the BlackBerry
Puretracks have announced that it is to launch a DRM-free music store for BlackBerry smartphones on April 1st. The BlackBerry models that will initially be able to access the service...
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