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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.
Trojan Adware Hiding in MP3s, McAfee Says
(PC World)
PC World - Adware pushers have found a new way to trick you into downloading their annoying products: fake MP3 files.
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: More than 70 Percent of 2007 Cars will have iPod Support
More than 70 percent of 2007-model US automobiles will offer iPod integration.
Microsoft adds TV shows to Zune players in software update
(AFP)
AFP - Microsoft began making television shows available for viewing on its Zune MP3 players on Tuesday as it continues a campaign to wrest market share from Apple's globally popular iPods.
Court Ruling Could End P2P Music-Download Lawsuits
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - A federal court has dealt a body blow to the recording industry's efforts to sue people who use peer-to-peer software to download music from the Internet. In fact, says one copyright lawyer, the P2P decision could mean the end of the Recording Industry Association of America's litigation strategy.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Free Downloads Courtesy of Starbucks
Starbucks corporation has announced through a press release that they have teamed up with Apple once again to offer free music downloads via the iTunes Store. Last time we saw...
Go Retro With the Cassette MP3 Player
Remember analog cassette tapes? For those of you who remember spending hours making a super-cool 'mix-tape' for it to unexpectedly get chewed up by your boombox, then be prepared for...
Samsung S2, S3 MP3 Players First Look
Samsung has unveiled the S2 Pebble and S3 Slim to compete with Apple's iPod shuffle and iPod nano. These Samsung MP3 players combine style and features to try and draw...
Top Portable DVD Players Updated with New Players
Portable DVD players continue to be a popular type of portable electronics even as iPods and the like blossom in sales. The reason? Most are pretty inexpensive, can be used...
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...
How Would You Like a Lego for a MP3 Player?
How would you like to listen to your favorite digital music from something which looks like a Lego brick? This new imported MP3 player - the HOMADE MP3 i-Player -...
mobiBlu Goes Cube with the Cube3 MP3 Player
A new mobiBlu MP3 player is on the way this May. If you aren't familiar with mobiBlu, no worries - the company only comes out with players now and again....
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