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New music site gives fans a cut of tune sales
(AP)
AP - Being a trendsetter can be pricey. As any fashionista or gadget hound knows, the latest frocks and tech toys don't pay for themselves. But a new Web site is trying to make it profitable for music lovers to stay ahead of the curve — by paying them when other people purchase MP3s they've bought.
The Eight Thousand Dollar Piano-Shaped ipod Table
The Concerto Table, a piano-shaped table designed by Nicholas Lovegrove & Demian Repucci, has to be one of the most expensive and exclusive iPod accessories yet.
Apple Intros 8GB iPod nano Red
Apple today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. The new 8GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199.
Paula Actually Looks Forward to Newbie Judge
(E! Online)
E! Online - Yesterday, the Internet was buzzing that Paula Abdul didn't approve of American Idol's decision to hire a fourth judge, songwriter Kara DioGuardi.
Blogger arrested over leak of Guns N' Roses songs
(AP)
AP - A blogger suspected of streaming songs from the unreleased Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" on his Web site was arrested Wednesday and appeared in court, where his bail was set at $10,000.
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.
iTunes blocked in China; Tibet album suspected
(AP)
AP - Customers in China of Apple Inc.'s iTunes online music store were unable to download songs this week, and an activist group said Beijing was trying to block access to a new Tibet-themed album.
MP3 Tech Commentary
"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...
Razer Moray Appears as New Gaming In-Ear Earphones
Razer, a maker of more high-end gaming peripherals, recently unveiled some new in-ear earphones designed mainly for those using portable gaming systems like Sony's PlayStation Portable. These earphones are called...
Motorola Shows Off New Portable Speaker Systems
Motorola recently announced some new portable speaker systems for those who make use of mobile phones embedded with wireless Bluetooth. These systems are known as the MOTOROKR EQ7 and EQ5...
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...
Yahoo Offers Refund for Frozen Music
For those who are Yahoo Music Unlimited customers, you will probably already know that Yahoo is to close down its DRM validation servers on September 30th. What this means, is...
New LeapFrog Educational Gaming Handhelds Go Online
LeapFrog Enterprises is well known for its educational technology products designed for helping children have fun with learning. The company, in preparation for helping kids going back to school, released...
UK File-Sharers Get a Stern Warning
Virgin Media, a major Internet services provider (ISP) in the United Kingdom, has sent out warning letters to suspected music file-sharers who have infringed on copyright. Approximately 800 letters have...
Creative ZEN Mozaic First Look
The Creative ZEN Mozaic is a playful spin on the traditional portable media player market dominated by the iPod. This small player has a unique "mozaic" keypad design for controlling...
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