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EU lawmakers against Internet piracy clampdown
(AFP)
AFP - EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday against cutting off Internet access to people who illegally download music, films and videos without a court order.
Rapper offers free "Stimulus Package"
(Reuters)
Reuters - Oakland rap legend Del the Funky Homosapien, like all musicians, is coming to grips with a rapidly changing music industry. Unlike most, though, he's looking to himself for the solution, personally bankrolling his new album, "Funk Man (The Stimulus Package)," and releasing it as a free download.
The Strangest iPod Accessory Ever?
Thanko has introduced a bizarre iPod box speaker that may be the strangest iPoc accessory ever.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
Suburban NYC family settles music piracy suit
(AP)
AP - The recording industry has agreed to accept $7,000 to settle a piracy lawsuit it brought against a suburban New York family.
2Q digital growth slows at Warner Music
(AP)
AP - Warner Music Group Corp. Chief Executive Edgar Bronfman criticized digital music efforts Thursday, as the recording label reported online sales growth slowed, losses widened and wrote down investments in two Internet startups.
Lawmakers to re-examine Internet-sharing software
(AP)
AP - A House committee is reopening its investigation of Internet services that let computer users distribute music and movies online amid reports the same software was exploited to gain unauthorized access to government and private data.
MP3 Tech Commentary
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...
Kid-friendly Ribbit MP3 Player in Time for Easter
If you're looking for an alternative gift to give for Easter, then the Nextar Ribbit MA589 MP3 player may be worth a look. This cute portable, in the shape...
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...
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...
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 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...
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