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Microsoft signs software deal with Hyundai and Kia
(AP)
AP - Microsoft Corp. has signed a worldwide deal with automakers Hyundai and Kia to use its in-car software that allows people to use voice commands to control personal music players and telephones.
iriver clix: iPod/iTunes Killer?
iriver has introduced the clix portable media player, a new media player that integrates with the new Windows Media Player 11 and the public beta of MTV Networks URGE digital music service
The Strangest iPod Accessory Ever?
Thanko has introduced a bizarre iPod box speaker that may be the strangest iPoc accessory ever.
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.
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.
ASCAP Awarded Millions for Online Use of Music
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - A federal judge ruled Thursday that the American Society of Composers, Artists, and Performers (ASCAP) may be owed as much as $100 million by America Online, Yahoo and Real Networks for the use of copyrighted material in streaming audio on the Web.
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.
Federal judge sets formula for Internet music royalties
(AP)
AP - A federal court on Wednesday established a formula for determining the Internet royalties owed to thousands of music composers, writers and publishers by three major online services — Yahoo Inc., AOL and RealNetworks Inc.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Amazon MP3 Store Eats into Apple's iTunes
According to an article by USA Today.com, the Amazon MP3 store has become the second largest digital music service in the United States. Amazon’s much anticipated digital music service was...
Autosync Technology Launched for Your MP3Tunes Locker
MP3Tunes.com has launched a new technology called Autosync that makes buying music and synchronizing it anywhere seamless. Users who are familiar with the MP3Tunes music storage service will know that...
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...
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...
Coldplay's New Single up for Free Download
Yes, it's another well established band that has come to the conclusion that providing a free download is a great promotional tool. Coldplay, the Grammy award-winning English rock band, have...
Rumored iTunes Subscription Service on the Horizon
Apple Inc., may be in the process of formulating a subscription based iTunes service according to the Financial Times. The plan could involve consumers being able to access the complete...
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