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Mac Laptop Explodes Flames
Apple laptops are known for their tendency to run hot; apparently, they run hot enough that they sometimes burst into flames....
Apple sued for stifling iPod tricks
(AFP)
AFP - Internet rights champions have accused Apple of stifling free speech by bullying OdioWorks into ending online sharing of ways to get iPods to work with music websites other than iTunes.
China Mobile Users, Music Downloads Set New Records
(PC World)
PC World - More Chinese than ever have mobile phones and are using them to download music and send multimedia text messages, although revenue per user fell at China's largest carrier in the first quarter.
Meet 'Facet,' the RealNetworks DVD Ripper Box
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - It's not every day that a court case drags a product roadmap out into the light of day. Yet that's what happened with "Facet," a set-top box that RealNetworks hopes will do for DVDs what MP3s did for the home stereo. But don't get your hopes up; a judge could kill Facet before it ever ships.
Apple Tries To Bury Stock Options Controversy
Based on an analysis of the findings of the independent investigation, Apple has recognized additional non-cash stock-based compensation expenses of $84 million.
MP3 Tech Commentary
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...
Sandisk's New MP3 Player Comes With 1,000 Songs
SanDisk Corporation has now launched its new slotRadio Player which comes with a whopping 1,000 songs. The player uses microSD card technology rather than built-in flash memory that is commonly...
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...
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,...
Music Industry Celebrates 'Major' Pirate Bay Victory
The founders of one of the biggest P2P file sharing websites on the Internet are facing a prison sentence after being found guilty of copyright infringement. The Pirate Bay is...
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...
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...
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...
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