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New music services wow cellphone users
(AFP)
AFP - After Apple's hit iPhone revolutionized the mobile music scene, a slew of new services are being rolled out around the world by major cellphone makers who believe there are huge possibilities on the horizon.
Apple: More than 70 Percent of 2007 Cars will have iPod Support
More than 70 percent of 2007-model US automobiles will offer iPod integration.
Global Digital Music Sales Up 25 Percent
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Legitimate digital music sales grew strongly in 2008 but were still dwarfed by the scale of illegal downloads, despite industry efforts to adapt to the Internet and offer more choice to customers.
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.
New Zealand man buys MP3 player with U.S. troop data
(CNET)
CNET - A New Zealand man who bought a used MP3 player from an Oklahoma thrift store found names, cell phone numbers, and Social Security numbers of American soldiers on the device, according to news site TVNZ.
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 Intros New Mac minis; More Expensive, More Powerful
Apple today unveiled two new Mac mini computers with the Intel Core Duo processor. The new models are more powerful, and at $599 and $799, more expensive than ever.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Apple's DRM Shackles Are Off!
One of the biggest news stories to surface from the latest Macworld Expo in San Francisco, was news that the iTunes Store is to sell all of its music, devoid...
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...
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,...
Top Portables 2009 Consumer Electronics Show Picks
The 2009 Consumer Electronics Show has come and gone, unveiling a new wave of portable electronics devices for the year. The variety and quantity of devices becoming available is staggering...
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...
CES 2009: iriver P35
Portable electronics manufacturer iriver unveiled a number of interesting new devices at CES 2009. One of these is the wireless P35 portable media player, currently lacking a price or specific...
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