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Mac Laptop Explodes Flames
Apple laptops are known for their tendency to run hot; apparently, they run hot enough that they sometimes burst into flames....
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.
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.
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.
Apple Intros iPod Phone
Apple today introduced iPhone, a new device that combines a state-of-the-art mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and an Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching and maps—into one small and lightweight handheld device.
Two New iPod Games Announced
Electronic Arts today announced the availability of two new games for the fifth generation iPod – EA Sudoku and Royal Solitaire.
Microsoft Launches MSN Music Store in U.K.
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Microsoft launched a new MSN Mobile service in the U.K. on Wednesday that lets users buy and download music and videos from thousands of artists on their cell phones.
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.
MP3 Tech Commentary
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: 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...
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...
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...
New Digital Music Magazine (RED)WIRE to Help Charity
The new digital music magazine, (RED)WIRE, which will be officially launching on December 1st (world AIDS day), will help to fund medical treatment costs for HIV-infected people in Africa. The...
CES 2009: Sony NWZ-W202
One of Sony's newest digital Walkman MP3 players is notable because of its cord-free, wearable design. It is the NWZ-W202 and it will be available in April for around $70.
The...
CES: Denon AH-D7000
Denon used the Consumer Electronics Show to promote the American debut of its high quality, ultra luxury AH-D7000 headphones. These over-the-ear headphones cost around $1,000.
The AH-D7000 headphones are crafted partially...
Digital Music Gift Cards
If you haven't done all your Christmas shopping yet, or even worse, you haven't even started - don't panic! Have you thought about purchasing a digital music gift card? Some...
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