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Another label sees big digital-music growth
(CNET)
CNET - Warner Music Group, the label that represents such acts as REM and Green Day, is the second major recording company to report healthy growth in digital sales during the past quarter.
RIAA win: Tennessee to police campus networks
(CNET)
CNET - Tennessee has agreed to filter computer networks for unauthorized music downloads at the state's colleges and universities.
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.
Guns N' Roses album to debut on MySpace
(CNET)
CNET - Updated at 8:55 p.m. PST to reflect that NPR Music had the streaming debut of Paul McCartney's album.
U2, Coldplay, Killers help launch digital magazine
(Reuters)
Reuters - Some of the biggest names in music are contributing exclusive songs to RED(WIRE), a digital music magazine that launches on World AIDS Day (December 1).
`Chinese Democracy' album: a 17-year evolution
(AP)
AP - The last time Guns N' Roses released an album of all-new material, there were no iPods or digital downloads. There was no "American Idol." No music blogs. No MySpace.
Microsoft modifies Zune subscription model
(Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp on Thursday announced a new music subscription plan for owners of its Zune players, which would allow them to keep 10 tracks per month and add them to their permanent collection.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Are Your MP3s Normalized?
How many times have you been listening to your favorite MP3 songs and been irritated by having to adjust the volume every time a new track starts to play? I've...
Is The slotMusic Card The Future of Digital Music?
SanDisk's new portable device, the Sansa slotMusic Player, uses a new physical format that it hopes will prove to be a hit with music fans. Instead of using one of...
Free Streaming Music For Halloween
Halloween is a great tradition that is celebrated in many countries throughout the world. If you live in the United States or Canada, you will of course know that the...
Top Budget MP3 Players
Between getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner and putting up your decorations for the holidays, you've probably already begun to think about what digital electronics you'll be gifting your loved ones...
Skullcandy Skullcrusher Headphones Thump Your Head with Bass
The typical bass sound headphones put out can be disappointing for some because there just isn't enough thump to satisfy the demand. Skullcandy is trying to meet the needs of...
Microsoft Drops Zune Prices for Holiday Shoppers
Microsoft's been busying gearing up its Zune portable media player for the holidays. First there's the variety of new artistic body designs, followed by a new software update. The next...
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