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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.
The Strangest iPod Accessory Ever?
Thanko has introduced a bizarre iPod box speaker that may be the strangest iPoc accessory ever.
AP source: Apple in talks to buy Lala.com
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AP - Apple Inc. is in advanced talks to buy online music retailer Lala.com, a Silicon Valley startup that has threatened "the end of the MP3" with its fast song-streaming application.
Singer Kelis finds label home with Will.i.am
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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.
Clicker.com aims to become Internet video usher
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AP - Web surfing is becoming more like channel surfing as television shows, movies and music videos pour onto the Internet.
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.
iriver clix: iPod/iTunes Killer?
iriver has introduced the clix portable media player, a new media player that integrates with the new Windows Media Player 11 and the public beta of MTV Networks URGE digital music service
MP3 Tech Commentary
This One's for the Children It isn't quite "We Are the World." But I finally managed to do my part — for the children — and get my kids' electronics guide up. I actually plan to add more devices as I review worthy gadgets that make the cut. So think of this list as a living, breathing organism that will continue to evolve over time. In the meantime, please check out the guide as I've spent many a late night testing, writing, and testing again to get the guide up before Thanksgiving. (Cue violin music here.) If not for me, then at least do it — for the children. GIFT GUIDE: Cool Electronics For Kids Photo by Jason Hidalgo This One's for the Children originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 19:25:40.
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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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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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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Free Music Downloads This Week Here's another selection of free music tracks that you can either download or stream. Hopefully these full-length tracks will give you a good idea about the type of sound that the band/artist produces before you decide to purchase their music. The free promotional songs this week are:
- Flight of the Demoiselles (4:20)
- 4 Remix Tracks (27:16)
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Free Music Downloads This Week originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 07:16:11.
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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.
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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How To Fit Hundreds of Books in Your Pocket Plenty of things fit nicely in your pockets. Car keys, wallets, gum, pens, incriminating evidence that could get a dude in trouble with his girlfriend. But an eBook reader? Not unless you're the Jolly Green Giant, right? Well, not too fast. With its PRS-300 "Pocket" reader, Sony has actually concocted an eReader that's small enough to easily take around but is still readable. And as its name implies, yes, it can fit in your pockets (at least it did in plenty of mine). Just don't put it in your back pocket. 'Cause as eminent philosopher Chris Rock once said, just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be. Here's my Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 review. Photo by Jason Hidalgo How To Fit Hundreds of Books in Your Pocket originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 01:45:09.
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