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Agreement reached on Internet music royalty rates
(AP)
AP - A group that collects royalties for music artists and recording companies has agreed to reduce rates for thousands of commercial radio stations that also play songs over the Internet.
The Day the Music Service Ruckus Died
(PC World)
PC World - Looks like college students have to go back to stealing. Ruckus Network, one of the major players in the DRM-ed "free music" download space that targeted universities, closed shop over the weekend. The Ruckus Network, owned by TotalMusic LLC, launched in 2004 at Northern Illinois University, was the first of its kind, and one of the first to die.
Music site aims to spotlight creativity, thrift
(Reuters)
Reuters - Online TV firm Next New Networks and fiber-optic service Verizon FiOS are launching an online network Thursday called $99 Music Videos to showcase the talents of emerging musicians and filmmakers.
Griffin Intros Hi-Way Case for iPod Hi-Fi
Griffin Technology today announced Hi-Way, a versatile, custom fit, roadworthy carrying case for the iPod Hi-Fi compact stereo.
iTunes Hits Two Billion Sold Milestone
Apple today announced that more than two billion songs, 50 million television episodes and over 1.3 million feature-length films have been purchased and downloaded from the iTunes Store.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Product Preview: Aerielle i2i Folding Portable Speakers
The new Aerielle i2i Folding Portable Speakers are portable speakers designed for use with the iPod, Zune, other MP3 players and music mobile phones. These portable speakers offer up to...
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...
Timex showcases new outdoor tech watch
The super watch, as some people call very feature laden digital arm pieces, is a category usually defined by devices geared towards outdoors people. The upcoming Timex Expedition WS4 Watch,...
Buying Guide: Before You Buy a Portable Ebook Reader
The age of the portable ebook reader is upon us. Though nothing will ever replace fully the beloved paperback, the idea of being able to take hundreds of digital paperbacks...
Digital Download Sales Gives Music Industry a Boost
Nielsen SoundScan, which is a music sales information system, has published its end-of-year report. The published document covers all point-of-purchase sales of music-related products for December 2007 to 2008. It...
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