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UK says illegal downloaders may lose Web access
(AP)
AP - People who repeatedly download copyright-protected films and music could have their Internet connection cut off under proposed laws the British government unveiled Tuesday to tackle illegal file-sharing.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
Yahoo Wins Court Ruling Over Webcasting Fees
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - A federal appeals court in New York ruled that a Yahoo Inc Internet radio service is not required to pay fees to copyright holders of songs it plays, a defeat for Sony Corp's BMG Music.
Griffin Intros 2007 Line Up
Griffin Technology today announced their 2007 lineup that will debut next week at the MacWorld Conference & Expo.
UK Proposes Cutting Web Access for File Sharers
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Repeat offenders who persist in illegally downloading music from file-sharing sites such as Limewire could be blocked from accessing the Web under British government proposals issued on Tuesday.
Apple: More than 70 Percent of 2007 Cars will have iPod Support
More than 70 percent of 2007-model US automobiles will offer iPod integration.
MySpace buying online music sensation iLike
(AFP)
AFP - MySpace announced it is buying online music discovery hotspot iLike and plans to expand the service to other forms of entertainment such as games and films.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Free Music Downloads This Week In the music spotlight this week, we bring you another selection of promotional tracks that cover a wide spectrum of genres. The free music downloads this week are:
Repeaterbeater is an indie/progressive rock track from Danish band, Mew. Their forthcoming album, No More Stories is due for release in the U.S. on Aug. 25 (Columbia Records).
- Almost Never (3:23)
- Butter EP Version (4:33)
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Windows Media Player: Synchronizing Your Media Files Whether you've just upgraded to the latest portable media player, or still got your old trusty MP3 player, you'll need to synchronize it if you want to carry around your library. Depending on your device's capabilities, you can use Microsoft Windows Media Player to transfer music, video, photos, and other types of files. The great thing about Windows Media Player is that it examines your device and selects the best synchronizing method to use. If your portable device has more than 4Gb then the software will switch to automatic mode saving you having to manually sync your library; this can also be turned off if necessary. For more information, be sure to read our Windows Media Player Tutorial on syncing media files to your portable. Related Articles:
Free Music Downloads This Week Here is another selection of free promotional tracks that you can download for free. These full songs will hopefully give you a good taster before purchasing the band/artist's music. The free music downloads this week are:
Superteen is a garage rock song from Care Bears on Fire which is featured on their new album, Get Over it! (S-Curve Records), available now.
- MySpace Transmissions Session (15:19)
- Do It Again (Blogula Remix) (3:42)
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Free Digital Music Creation Software If listening to other people's music simply isn't enough, then why not have a try at creating your own masterpiece? There is a surprising amount of software out there tailored to making digital music without the steep learning curve that is often associated with premier audio software such as Steinberg's Cubase etc. If you want to take things to the next level but don't want to commit yourself financially until you've had a go, then free music creation software is your next step. It can be very satisfying producing your first piece of music, and you can even upload it for others to hear on social networking sites like MySpace. For more information, read our Free Music Creation Software guide on the best free audio programs to download. Related Articles:
Free Music Downloads This Week In our music discovery spotlight this week, we showcase another selection of free promotional tracks designed to broaden your musical horizons :
This MySpace Transmissions session spotlights the indie-rock band, Manchester Orchestra. You can download the free session as a .zip file which contains 5 complete tracks.
- Mistake (Yuksek Remix) (4:55)
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Forum Question: What is your favorite portables gadget?
What is your favorite portable electronics gadget? An iPod? That shiny new PlayStation Portable? How about the hot selling Amazon Kindle 2 ebook reader? I've opened up a forum discussion on this topic in the Portable Electronics forums and would love to hear your opinions. Feel free to join the conversation!
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