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Music Review: Derek Trucks lacks fire on new CD
(AP)
AP - The Derek Trucks Band, "Already Free" (Sony)
LG Display to supply flat panels to Apple
(AP)
AP - LG Display Co. has reached a long-term deal with Apple Inc. to supply flat panels to the iconic maker of computers, music players and smart phones.
Public broadcasters agree to Web music royalties
(AP)
AP - The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and a group that collects royalties for artists and recording copyright owners said Thursday they've agreed on payment terms for streaming music online.
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.
Changes to iTunes prices raise music labels' hopes
(AP)
AP - Although Apple Inc. announced this month that some songs sold on its market-leading iTunes online service would be available for 69 cents instead of the 99-cent tag Apple had insisted on for years, the change won't necessarily put more money into the pockets of music lovers.
ISPs can profit from busting file sharers
(CNET)
CNET - Jerry Scroggin, the owner of a Louisiana Internet Service Provider, says he's skeptical of a service that proposes to pay ISPs to police their networks for pirated music and movies.
SpeckTone Retro Stereo Speaker System for iPod
The SpeckTone Retro is one of the few iPod accessories that has caught our eyes recently. The fifties look of the all-wood speaker cabinet is finished with a high-gloss lacquered piano finish, and is a surprisingly nice complement to the modern look of iPods.
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.
MP3 Tech Commentary
CES 2009: Haier Rhapsody ibiza Theatre, Sport, Trainer
Haier, a maker of consumer electronics products, showcased at CES several new models from its Rhapsody-compatible portable media players. These include the ibiza Theatre, Sport and Trainer.
The ibiza Theatre...
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: Eviant Sheet Televisions
Eviant was showcasing at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show a mostly portable 19-inch digital television. It is part of the company's Sheet series and it will be available starting sometime...
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...
CES 2009: Eviant Card Televisions
It is very rare to see standalone portable televisions made these days for the American market. It is interesting then that a by the name of Eviant unveiled several new...
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