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NAMM Update: Numark Announces HDX HD/CD/MP3 player
Numark announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an high torque, motorized 12-inch platter.
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.
Steve Jobs unveils new iPod line for holiday season
(AFP)
AFP - Apple chief executive Steve Jobs on Tuesday unveiled new iPod models and iTunes stores upgrades for the coming holiday season as he brushed aside reports about his health.
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.
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.
Two New iPod Games Announced
Electronic Arts today announced the availability of two new games for the fifth generation iPod – EA Sudoku and Royal Solitaire.
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...
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,...
Apple Says New 2nd Generation iPod touch "Funnest iPod Ever"
And we come, at last, to my most favorite of iPods – the iPod touch. Apple did its magic spin big time on this player, announcing several interesting changes to...
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...
iTunes 8 Wants to be the Genius of Your Music Collection
The kickoff of Apple's iTunes 8 today marked some interesting new milestones and features for the software long associated with loading audio and video files onto your iPod or iPhone....
iTunes Still King of the Music Services
Even with the serious online music contenders that have surfaced in recent times (Amazon MP3 etc.), Apple's iTunes Store is still king according to the latest research. The NPD group...
"Name Your Price" Download Service Launched
Aralie.com, a new digital music download service, has announced it has now launched into public Beta. The DRM-free music service gives independent artists a promotional platform that they can use...
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