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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.
Shopping channel QVC sees music opportunities
(Reuters)
Reuters - As CD sales shrink due to the
ascension of digital, store closures and music space
reductions, cable shopping channel QVC sees an opportunity and
is stepping up its offering.
Microsoft Zune to start Wi-Fi downloads, streaming
(AP)
AP - Microsoft Corp. said Monday that it is updating its Zune digital media player so the product can wirelessly download and stream songs when users have access to Wi-Fi networks.
Man Destroys iPod In A Blender
Blendtec, a company that makes heavy duty blenders, is destroying iPods to help sell $400 blenders.
MySpace Music to start with major ad sponsors
(Reuters)
Reuters - News Corp's MySpace, the world's
largest social networking site, said on Sunday its
long-expected MySpace Music joint venture with three major
music labels will launch with four major sponsors underwriting
the costs of streaming free music to millions of MySpace users.
Jobs unveils Apple's "thinnest" iPod
(Reuters)
Reuters - A thin and smiling Apple Inc
Chief Executive Steve Jobs launched a much thinner, curved iPod
nano music player and joked about the state of his
much-discussed health on Tuesday.
Best Buy to acquire music-sharer Napster
(AP)
AP - Napster Inc., the online music community that rose from a dorm room project to became the scourge of the global recording industry, is being purchased by Best Buy Inc. for nearly $127 million as the electronics retailer tries to boost its digital music business.
Griffin Intros Hi-Way Case for iPod Hi-Fi
Griffin Technology today announced Hi-Way, a versatile, custom fit, roadworthy carrying case for the iPod Hi-Fi compact stereo.
MP3 Tech Commentary
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...
Some Apple Footnotes: iPod classic Fading, New iPod Headphones, iPod shuffle Love
Before we get to the main show – revamped iPods and iTunes 8 – I'd like to take time to point out some of the lesser, but equally important items,...
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...
Audio Bone Headphones Vibrate Music to Inner Ear
A company by the name of GameChanger Products is introducing some new headphones which use your bones to deliver music to your inner ear. This product is called the Audio...
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...
Ultrasone PRO 900 Headphones Offer Up Expensive Sound
Ultrasone, a headphone manufacturer known more over in Germany than here in the United States, is debuting its new PRO 900 headphones with special sound technology. It better be really...
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