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D7: Ticketmaster CEO Dishes on Future of Music
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - The "demonetization" of recorded music has turned it into more of a marketing tool than a revenue source, but the industry needs to embrace digital music as the current reality, Ticketmaster CEO Irving Azoff said Wednesday.
Divorcing Mel Gibson, girlfriend expecting baby
(AP)
AP - Mel Gibson and his girlfriend, Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva, are expecting a baby, only six weeks after his wife filed for divorce.
EU pushes music industry to open up online rights
(AP)
AP - EU antitrust regulators told the music industry Tuesday to move quickly and change licenses that currently restrict online music stores such as iTunes from offering the same songs for sale across Europe.
The Strangest iPod Accessory Ever?
Thanko has introduced a bizarre iPod box speaker that may be the strangest iPoc accessory ever.
EU Moves Step Closer to Blanket Terms for Net Music Sales
(PC World)
PC World - Selling music legally online in Europe got a whole lot easier Tuesday, when French royalties-collecting agency SACEM agreed in principle to relinquish its tight grip on the handling of royalties for artists based in France.
Microsoft unveils new Xbox technology, enlists Facebook
(Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp on Monday offered a glimpse into a future where the Xbox 360 console is the centerpiece of any living room, and games, social interaction and communications are controlled with the wave of a hand.
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.
Billboard CD reviews: Lionel Richie, Dave Matthews Band
(Reuters)
Reuters - A quick look at the writing and production credits for Lionel Richie's latest reveals his obvious desire to connect with an audience too young to remember mid-'80s hits like "Dancing on the Ceiling" and "Hello." Akon, Ne-Yo, Stargate, "Tricky" Stewart and the-Dream all contribute to an album with an up-to-the-minute digital sheen.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Thumbplay Launches New OPEN Pro Service
With the global recession hitting many markets, Thumbplay, Inc. hope that the new OPEN Pro service will give the mobile entertainment market a boost. Thumbplay is the largest mobile content...
New Sony boombox looks like a saucer
The boombox, despite ever popular MP3 players such as the Apple iPod, will continue to remain a favorite for at least some. That is why Sony continues to trickle new...
Product Preview: Digital Foci Photo Book - A New Portable Digital Photo Viewer
A problem some have with the look and feel of portable digital image viewers is that, as cold metal devices, they don't capture the warmth of the images they are...
Product Review: Nextar T30 Portable Media Player
The Nextar T30 portable media player, despite its inexpensive price tag, is hard to recommend when put up against other devices similar to it. It has a few stand out...
Buying Guide: Before You Buy a Portable Media Player
Portable media players are, by definition, MP3 players which do much more than just play your favorite digital audio files. These specialized devices also let you watch your favorite television...
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