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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.
Man Destroys iPod In A Blender
Blendtec, a company that makes heavy duty blenders, is destroying iPods to help sell $400 blenders.
German GEMA in talks with YouTube on video dispute
(Reuters)
Reuters - German music authors' society GEMA said on Thursday it was in talks with Google Inc's YouTube to resolve a dispute over royalty payments and the conditions under which music videos are made available online.
Hollywood scores win over Pirate Bay, 4 convicted
(AP)
AP - The entertainment industry won round one Friday in a legal battle against file-sharing hub The Pirate Bay, with guilty verdicts and one-year prison sentences handed down to four men accused of running and financing the popular site.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
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.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Has Amazon Started a Price War?
This week, the iTunes Store started selling its 10 million+ songs without DRM copy protection (aka iTunes Plus) and introduced its new variable pricing structure. Operating at three pricing levels,...
New Sony boombox looks like a saucer
The boombox, despite ever popular MP3 players such as the Apple iPod, will continue to remain a favorite for at least some. That is why Sony continues to trickle new...
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...
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...
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...
Nextar's New MA809 Portable: A Home Theater in Your Pocket?
Nextar's new portable media player which is due to go on sale in Q2 of this year is a widescreen device that has been touted by its makers as a...
Free Software For Recording Streaming Music
Whether you listen to Internet radio stations, or use one of the many free streaming music services, you may have asked the question: "Is it possible to record what I...
Free Music Sampler From NIN/JA 2009
The NIN/JA 2009 tour website is offering a set of free music tracks which make up their tour sampler. There are 6 exclusive free tracks to listen to from Jane's...
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