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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.
Death of 10,000 Songbirds Fuels Feud Over U.S. TV, Phone Towers
(Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - June 3 (Bloomberg) -- AT&T Inc. and General Electric Co.’s
NBC television are fighting calls for more regulation of U.S.
communications towers like the one conservationists blame for
the deaths of 10,000 Lapland Longspurs.
Sony Music back catalog comes to eMusic
(AFP)
AFP - Sony Music Entertainment and eMusic announced on Monday that songs from Sony's back catalog would be available later this year through the online music store.
Sony PSP Go Plays Games, Videos and Music
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Sony on Tuesday unveiled the new evolution of its PSP handheld gaming device. Dubbed the PSP Go, the model hopes to compete with Nintendo's market-leading DS and fend off Apple's iPhone and iPod touch.
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.
Lawyer seeks trimmed prison time for Phil Spector
(AP)
AP - A lawyer for Phil Spector said in a court document filed Wednesday that the music producer maintains he did not kill actress Lana Clarkson and is not responsible for her death.
Apple Intros 8GB iPod nano Red
Apple today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. The new 8GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Buying Guide: Before You Buy a Portable Ebook Reader
The age of the portable ebook reader is upon us. Though nothing will ever replace fully the beloved paperback, the idea of being able to take hundreds of digital paperbacks...
Product Preview: Philips GoGear Opus - A New Portable Media Player
The Philips line up of GoGear portable media players has churned out over the years a steady stream of quality devices known for their sleek looks and easy to use...
Forum Question: What is your favorite portables gadget?
What is your favorite portable electronics gadget? An iPod? That shiny new PlayStation Portable? How about the hot selling Amazon Kindle 2 ebook reader? I've opened up a forum discussion...
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...
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...
iTunes Sees Fall in Sales After New Pricing Structure
According to an article published by Digital Music News, the iTunes Store has seen a fall in sales since the introduction of its new variable pricing structure. Executives from top...
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