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Griffin Intros PowerBlock Travel, International USB Power Adapter
Griffin Technology has introduced PowerBlock Travel, a package designed to simplify charging your USB devices (including iPods) while traveling.
Gemini Announces iTrax iPod DJ Mixer
The iTrax joins the Numark iDJ, to allow users to mix the output of two iPods, with basic dj functionality.
NAMM Update: Denon DJ Intros DN-S3500 Tabletop CD/MP3 Player
Denon DJ introduced the DN-S3500 tabletop CD/MP3 player, featuring a powerful 12-pole Direct Drive motor, 7 on-board effects and intuitive control.
Singer Kelis finds label home with Will.i.am
(Reuters)
Reuters - After much speculation following the release of a song titled "Acapella" on the Internet last week, singer-songwriter Kelis has announced that she has signed to Interscope Records through Will.i.am Music Group.
Otafuku Rex; Mix Them, Mash Them Up
The new band Otafuku Rex has debuted their music video, Do Me, I'm the Best, and is inviting fans to get in on the action and create their own remixes by mashing up the groups video and music, adding in their own music and video, and sending the results to friends.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
EMI music videos, concerts coming to Hulu.com
(AFP)
AFP - EMI Music announced Wednesday it will offer free music videos and concerts on Hulu.com, making it the first major label to strike a deal with the increasingly popular US-based online video site.
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Free Music Downloads: Lily Allen's Remixed Album This week we are covering Lily Allen's Remixed Album which is free to download from the official Lily Allen Remixed website. If you're a fan and haven't yet discovered the free promotional digital album, then you'll no doubt find the 12 special remixes on it a very welcome addition to your music collection. There are several ways you can download Lily's album, these are:
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Free Music Downloads: Lily Allen's Remixed Album originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 09:00:08.
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Free Music Downloads This Week In our music discovery spotlight this week, we showcase another selection of free promotional tracks that cover a wide range of genres designed to broaden your musical horizons :
The free promotional track, Repetition, is a taster of the type of sound that garage rock band, The Willowz produce. This free music download is from their new album, Everyone, which is now available digitally from the iTunes Store; the physical will be available to purchase from stores on Dec. 15 (Dim Mak/Downtown Records). If you want to take a look behind the scenes, there's also an interesting video of the making of Everyone that you can watch via YouTube.
- You've Changed (3:10)
- Hand Me Down (3:22)
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Free Music Downloads This Week originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 09:18:32.
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Sony Reader Daily Edition Available for Pre-order Sony was basking in the limelight just a few months ago after it fielded three new entries in the eBook Reader wars. But in a "What have you done for me lately world," August and September suddenly seem so long ago, especially after the announcement of Barnes & Noble's hot new "nook" eReader. So in case you missed it, Sony recently started taking pre-orders at its online store for the top banana of its new eBook trio, the Reader Daily Edition. Compared to its two other siblings, this device's claim to fame is its wireless capability. Well, that and its pinky-raising price tag of $399. You can take a sneak peek at the Reader Daily's capabilities in our Sony Reader preview. I also should have a review up of the Pocket and Touch editions soon. In the meantime, you can pre-order the Daily version at sonystyle.com. Photo © Sony Sony Reader Daily Edition Available for Pre-order originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 01:05:54.
Top 10 Portable Devices: The Most-Searched Portable Electronics for 2009 Human beings are driven to look for stuff. Ponce de Leon searched far and wide for the Fountain of Youth. James Tiberius Kirk trekked across the stars in the search for Spock. Jason Hidalgo recently spent 15 minutes of his precious time looking for a matching pair of socks in his drawer of mismatched foot covering paraphernalia. Great as they are, these three grand adventurers aren't the only practitioners of the grand art of the search. Even humble, old you — yes, you my wonderful readers, and all the denizens of the Interwebs are prolific searchers as well. Here are the Top 10 most searched portable electronics devices according to AOL, complete with links for info and pricing seekers: 1. iPhone: Now there's an unexpected surprise (yeah, right). That clap-like sound you hear is the symphony of Apple fans applauding and Apple haters smacking their foreheads all at the same time. [Check prices] 2. iPod Touch: The Mini-Me of Apple's "Evil" portable empire. I will now officially change my name and add a small "i" at the beginning as a way to boost my popularity with the ladies. [Check prices] 3. Sony PSP: Nintendo's mighty DS line may have thoroughly outsold Sony's portable darling since they both hit the scene. But while the PSP hasn't won the war, it apparently won the search battle so far this year. I wonder how many of those searches were driven by PSP hackers looking for custom firmware updates... . [Check prices] 4. Palm Pre: Talk about a comeback. The former PDA has-been now has one of the more viable alternatives to the iPhone. Even old dogs can learn new tricks after all. 5. Microsoft Zune: Congratulations, Microsoft. Your perseverance has now gained enough mindshare for your portable media player to be the Tubbs to the iPod's Crockett — which certainly is eminently better than being Noogie Lamont (Who? My point exactly). Now if you can only drop your hatred for cash, I will be literally in your debt. (Sounds like somebody has a problem with leftover Microsoft Points!) [Check prices] 6. BlackBerry Storm: The Storm appears to have rebounded from that launch plagued by interface issues. Either that or plenty of folks kept searching all year for the firmware update that fixed said issues. True story: I was interviewing the president of a local Realtors association for a business story and she mentioned out of the blue that her Storm is much improved now. Just thought you'd like to know. [Check prices] 7. Garmin Nuvi: A search for stuff used for searching makes me chuckle for some reason. Yes, I'm that easily amused. [Check prices] 8. BlackBerry Curve: It's official. People love smartphones. And this isn't even the last phone on this list. [Check prices] 9. Sidekick: What is it with the Sidekick and its penchant for being involved in juicy news (e.g. the Paris Hilton hack and, more recently, the case of the missing user data)? Whatever the reason, it apparently helped the phone crack into the searchable top 10 for portables. [Check prices] 10. Amazon Kindle: eReading is apparently fundamental for searches, too. For more on the Kindle and other readers, check out our eBook reader section. Top 10 Portable Devices: The Most-Searched Portable Electronics for 2009 originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 00:01:05.
Thinking of Buying an MP3 Player This Holiday Season? With Thanksgiving nearly upon us and Black Friday just around the corner, you may already be thinking about purchasing electronic gadgets this holiday season. For more information on budget MP3 players, be sure to read our guide on Top Portables for Less Than $100. Image © Camila Schnaibel. Related Articles:
However, if you have suffered financially this year (due to the world recession for example), and money is tight, then you may think that purchasing any electronic gadget is way off base -- not so! For instance, if you're looking to purchase an MP3 player, then you may be pleasantly surprised to know that you can pick up a budget player for as little as $20. In fact our Budget MP3 Players guide lists a series of top portables (iPod and MP3 player alternatives) that retail for well under $100 -- in our guide you'll also find in-depth reviews to read before taking the financial plunge. Whether you're thinking about purchasing an MP3 player for a friend, family member, or even yourself, there's a whole range of 'cheap and cheerful' portable players on the market these days to fit practically any budget.
Thinking of Buying an MP3 Player This Holiday Season? originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 09:00:25.
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iTunes U: Free Educational Audio and Video Downloads If you're searching the Internet for free educational downloads, then how about using iTunes U? This is a free service that is built into the iTunes Store and provides over 10, 000 free audio and video lessons on a wide range of subjects. Whether you're looking for video lectures or audiobooks on a particular subject, iTunes U has a good selection of categories that you can choose from; science, mathematics, language, and fine arts are just some of the subjects on offer. The material that iTunes U hosts is of a high quality and has been created mostly by universities, colleges, and other educational organizations. There's a 'Top Downloads' section too which is useful to see what the most popular downloads are and it can give you an idea on what you'd like to study next. One of the best things about using iTunes U for your studies is that all the files you download can then be viewed at your leisure - either on your computer or transferred to an iPod/iPhone for learning on the go! For more information on using iTunes U as a free educational tool, read our iTunes U Guide on how to get started. Related Articles:
iTunes U: Free Educational Audio and Video Downloads originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 08:17:29.
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Are eBook Readers a Fad or Here to Stay? Plenty of skeptical eyebrows were raised when some researchers and analysts predicted an explosive holiday season for eBook readers earlier this year. Then Amazon stock reached an all-time high thanks to "best-ever" Kindle sales in November. Meanwhile, Barnes & Noble is "scrambling" to fill out orders for its recently released — or soon-to-be released, depending on your point of view — Nook eReader, which the company can't make enough of to meet current demand. Sony is also citing stronger than expected demand for shipping delays involving its own new device, the Wi-Fi enabled Reader Daily Edition. The whole eDrama is certainly fueling plenty of healthy debate. Despite the successes enjoyed by eBooks this holiday season, some folks are still opting for the Grinch position, including comparing the whole eReader holiday hullabaloo to fruitcake. Others, meanwhile, aren't ready to label the whole eBook boom as a passing fad. So do you think eBooks are here to stay or are they this decade's more literate version of the mullet? Regardless, there's no doubt that this Christmas will be quite merry for eBook makers. Photo © Amazon For tips on buying an eBook reader, check out our eBook buying tips. Need to know which eBook reads what? Here's our eBook File Compatibility Chart. Are eBook Readers a Fad or Here to Stay? originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 00:20:19.
This Clock Tells You the Time, Literally Life can be lonely on the road. Fortunately, Moshi's Voice Control Travel Alarm Clock can help make your travels less lonely and also more punctual. For starters, you can actually talk to this clock and it will talk right back. Granted, you won't get the most intellectually stimulating conversation. Then again, I've had my share of life-sucking, droll conversations with real people, too. The biggest difference, of course, is that you don't have to worry about hurting this clock's feelings. Anywho, you can go ahead and check my Moshi Voice Control Travel Alarm Clock review. All I can say is, it's about time. This Clock Tells You the Time, Literally originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 01:57:18.
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