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NAMM Update: Denon DJ Intros DN-S3500 Tabletop CD/MP3 Player
Denon DJ introduced the DN-S3500 tabletop CD/MP3 player, featuring a powerful 12-pole Direct Drive motor, 7 on-board effects and intuitive control.
Report: MP3 players threaten users' hearing
(CNET)
CNET - People who listen to personal music players for only five hours a week at a high volume may be doing permanent damage to their hearing.
Lala.com gives digital music another try
(AP)
AP - First a CD-trading site, then a free Web-based music browser, lala.com is being born again.
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.
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
Sony delays videogame over offensive music
(Reuters)
Reuters - Sony Corp has delayed sales of "LittleBigPlanet," one of its most widely anticipated videogames, by at least one week in the United States after finding potentially offensive background music in the game.
Facebook Is Reportedly Considering Digital Music
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - News emerged Friday that Facebook may be considering adding music to its mix. According to the New York Post, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is considering getting into the digital-music business.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Napster Agrees Takeover Deal with Best Buy
The struggling Napster digital music service has agreed to a $121 million takeover deal with Best Buy Inc. The all-cash deal which recently boosted Napster's shares to $2.65 will help...
Nokia's 'Comes With Music' Service Launched
The long awaited cell phone music service from Nokia, Comes With Music, has finally been penciled in for launch in October. Nokia will initially launch its 'all-you-can-eat' service in the...
Digital Download Kiosks Coming to F.Y.E. Stores
According to a recent article by The Business Review, Trans World Entertainment Corp. is trialling a digital kiosk in two of its For Your Entertainment stores (Colonie Center, NY, and...
Judge Rules Against EMI in Battle with MP3Tunes
The lawsuit that EMI personally served on the CEO of MP3Tunes, Michael Robertson, has been dismissed by a New York District Judge. William H. Pauley III ruled that EMI's lawsuit,...
Cy-Fi Speaker Offers Portable Bluetooth Listening Experience
MyCiFi recently unveiled a Bluetooth wireless sports speaker for those seeking to enjoy portable music from compatible Bluetooth-enabled phones and MP3 players. It is called the Cy-Fi and you'll find...
Shure Bundles Quality Headsets with Mobile Phone Controls
Shure Incorporated, known for their high quality stereo headset, recently introduced a new bundled headset and music phone adapter. It is called the SE102MPA Sound Isolating Stereo Headset and you'll...
Top Portable Satellite Radios
If you are at all familiar with XM or Sirius, the two offerings of satellite radio, you know how much of a joy it can be to listen to them....
Coby Electronics Portable DVD Player Batteries Recalled
A voluntary recall is under effect right now for rechargeable batteries sold with Coby Electronics portable DVD/CD/MP3 players due to a potential fire hazard. The entire recall is spelled out...
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