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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.
RIAA appeals mistrial in file-sharing case
(CNET)
CNET - The Recording Industry Association of America is appealing a judge's decision last month to declare a mistrial in the case of Jammie Thomas, who was ordered to pay the recording industry $222,000 for allegedly sharing music online.
SpeckTone Retro Stereo Speaker System for iPod
The SpeckTone Retro is one of the few iPod accessories that has caught our eyes recently. The fifties look of the all-wood speaker cabinet is finished with a high-gloss lacquered piano finish, and is a surprisingly nice complement to the modern look of iPods.
Griffin Intros PowerBlock Travel, International USB Power Adapter
Griffin Technology has introduced PowerBlock Travel, a package designed to simplify charging your USB devices (including iPods) while traveling.
EU warns youth: turn your MP3 players down!
(Reuters)
Reuters - Millions of youngsters across Europe could suffer permanent hearing loss after five years if they listen to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week, EU scientists warned Monday.
SanDisk Unveils SlotMusic Player
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - The company also announced cooperation with virtually every major label to distribute DRM-free MP3s via microSD cards.
Griffin Intros Evolve iPod Speakers
Griffin Technology today announced the unveiling of its new lineup of powered speaker systems. Evolve is a speaker system with a flat charging base that holds your iPod in a Universal Dock.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Marillion Gives Away New Album
The British rock band, Marillion, have pre-released their new album by giving it away for free on P2P file sharing networks. Their new double-album, Happiness is the Road, is set...
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...
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...
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...
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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