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Nine Inch Nails: The First Open-Source Band?
(PC World)
PC World - Throughout his 20+ year career as the man behind industrial-rock act Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor has been no stranger to the ways of Creative Commons and digital distribution. In fact, he's let fans tinker with his musical creations as far back as the 1999 release of his two-disc album, "The Fragile," two years before the sharing and remixing licensing arrangements of the non-profit organization Creative Commons even existed.
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.
Griffin Intros 2007 Line Up
Griffin Technology today announced their 2007 lineup that will debut next week at the MacWorld Conference & Expo.
Apple's Music Deal Could Mean the End of DRM
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - In what could be the final nail in the coffin of digital-rights management for music tracks, Apple on Tuesday announced a deal with Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, Warner Music Group, and EMI, along with thousands of independent labels, to offer music files on its iTunes Store without DRM protection.
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
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CES 2009: Memorex EB50, CB25 Earbuds
Imation, through its popular brand Memorex, is getting set to put out to the market two sets of inexpensive earphones. These new models are the EB50, pricing around $20, and...
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...
Zune Pass Subscribers to Get Free Monthly Reward
Microsoft has announced that its online music service, Zune Pass, will now give subscribers the option to select up to 10 DRM-free tracks every month (valued at approximately $10).
Zune...
CES 2009: Shure SE115
Shure is known for its high quality earphones and their sound isolating abilities. The company is now just rolling out its most affordable member of this pack, the SE115.
The SE115...
CES 2009: Logitech Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170, MetroFi 220
Logitech, owners of the Ultimate Ears brand of earphones, revealed this week a few new models of earphones to expand this particular product family. These include the MetroFi 170 and...
Thinking of Digital Music as a Gift This Christmas?
As Christmas looms, we are inevitably bombarded with sales pitches from the various electronics manufacturers who tell us about their new fantastic gadget - why it's better than competing products,...
CES 2009: RCA Small Wonder
The market around small handheld camcorders continues to heat up because of the simplicity and lower prices of these pocketable devices. Audiovox, through its RCA brand, is kicking the year...
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