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YouTube, Universal Music Group form music venture
(AP)
AP - YouTube and Universal Music Group are teaming up on an online music video venture that will launch later this year with Universal's entire catalog of nearly 10,000 music videos.
Apple Pumps Down the Volume
Apple today announced a software update for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod, that lets customers set their own personal maximum volume limit.
Bono: Radio Should Pay for Songs, Like Web Does
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Should traditional radio stations have to pay the same royalty fees that are imposed on Internet and satellite radio stations? If pending legislation is successful, that could become a reality, but the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is hitting back at the bill's high-profile supporters to make sure that doesn't happen.
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.
French Internet piracy law defeated in parliament
(Reuters)
Reuters - France's parliament rejected a bill on Thursday that proposed disconnecting Internet users if they download music or films illegally, with the ruling UMP party failing to turn out in force to approve the law.
Future cell phone to take on music editing
(Reuters)
Reuters - Design firm Pilotfish unveiled on Monday plans to make an advanced music phone, hoping to tap untested demand for music editing on the go.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Use Winamp to Manage Your iTunes Songs
Since version 5.55, Winamp has had the capability to import your iTunes library. The benefit of this is that if you use both the iTunes software and Winamp, then you...
Product Preview: Philips GoGear Opus - A New Portable Media Player
The Philips line up of GoGear portable media players has churned out over the years a steady stream of quality devices known for their sleek looks and easy to use...
Bob Dylan Promotes New Album with Free MP3
Music legend, Bob Dylan, is promoting his new forthcoming album, Together Through Life, by making the first track available as a free download. The free MP3, titled Beyond Here Lies...
Buying Guide: Before You Buy a Portable Media Player
Portable media players are, by definition, MP3 players which do much more than just play your favorite digital audio files. These specialized devices also let you watch your favorite television...
Kid-friendly Ribbit MP3 Player in Time for Easter
If you're looking for an alternative gift to give for Easter, then the Nextar Ribbit MA589 MP3 player may be worth a look. This cute portable, in the shape...
Ultrasone Edition 8 headphones pop at $1,500 each
Ultrasone, a maker of high end headphones, unveiled a couple of days ago some new special edition headphones which, considering the price compared to other Ultrasone models, may not actually...
New netbook can double as touchscreen portable media player
Netbooks – smaller, inexpensive laptop computers primarily designed for light functions such as Web browsing and checking email – are becoming extremely popular, especially in this downtrodden economy. Innovation is...
Loudcrowd to Offer More Than Just Music
According to an article published on the Inquirer website, the new music service, Loudcrowd, has now been launched. The company behind Loudcrowd.com, Conduit Labs, have designed the new free service...
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