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NAMM Update: iKey Plus Turns Audio Into MP3s
iKEY-Audio introduced the iKEY PLUS – a device that records live audio and converts it into high quality MP3 and WAV files and saves them directly to an iPod or another USB compatible storage device.
Universal, Virgin hail 'world first' unlimited music downloads
(AFP)
AFP - British firm Virgin Media and Universal Music Group announced Monday plans for what they said will be the world's first unlimited downloadable online music subscription service.
SingTel launches music service for mobile phones
(Reuters)
Reuters - SingTel, Southeast Asia's largest telco, on Sunday launched in Singapore a service that lets mobile subscribers download music files and videos which it hopes to introduce to other parts of Asia.
The Eight Thousand Dollar Piano-Shaped ipod Table
The Concerto Table, a piano-shaped table designed by Nicholas Lovegrove & Demian Repucci, has to be one of the most expensive and exclusive iPod accessories yet.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
Virgin Media, Universal to offer unlimited music
(Reuters)
Reuters - British cable TV operator Virgin Media is to launch an unlimited music download subscription service through a partnership with the world's largest music company, Universal.
Clear Channel deal gives musicians Web channels
(Reuters)
Reuters - Artists like the Eagles and Christina Aguilera can now play DJ, at least online.
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.
MP3 Tech Commentary
New High-definition Zune on the Horizon
Zune users in particular will be interested to learn that Microsoft have announced a new Zune music player. The new Zune HD is Microsoft's next generation portable that focuses on...
Amie Street: What's the Real Value of Music?
Most 'paid for' music services on the Internet rigidly set the price of songs they sell. Even though services such as the iTunes Store have recently introduced a variable pricing...
GenAudio AstoundStereo Expander Version 2 Released
When we reviewed version 1 of GenAudio's AstoundStereo Expander software a while ago (review), we were impressed with its sound enhancement capabilities, but were disappointed that the PC version didn't...
Coldplay Celebrates New Tour with Free Album Download
To coincide with the start of Coldplay's new North American tour (which started May 15th at West Palm Beach), the band have celebrated the event by making their new live...
Ultrasone Edition 8 headphones pop at $1,500 each
Ultrasone, a maker of high end headphones, unveiled a couple of days ago some new special edition headphones which, considering the price compared to other Ultrasone models, may not actually...
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