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Apple sued for stifling iPod tricks
(AFP)
AFP - Internet rights champions have accused Apple of stifling free speech by bullying OdioWorks into ending online sharing of ways to get iPods to work with music websites other than iTunes.
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.
EU Parliament rejects law allowing Internet cutoff
(AP)
AP - Worried about trampling on the rights of innocent consumers, the European Parliament rejected Wednesday attempts by EU governments to crack down on people who illegally download copyright-protected music and movies over the Internet.
Mac Laptop Explodes Flames
Apple laptops are known for their tendency to run hot; apparently, they run hot enough that they sometimes burst into flames....
On the Net: Charting online music discovery
(AP)
AP - It all started with Lou Reed.
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.
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.
Bob Dylan picks Amazon.com for his new music video
(AFP)
AFP - A music video from Bob Dylan's soon-to-be-released "Together Through Life" album has an exclusive stage online at Amazon.com.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Sandisk's New MP3 Player Comes With 1,000 Songs
SanDisk Corporation has now launched its new slotRadio Player which comes with a whopping 1,000 songs. The player uses microSD card technology rather than built-in flash memory that is commonly...
Music Industry Celebrates 'Major' Pirate Bay Victory
The founders of one of the biggest P2P file sharing websites on the Internet are facing a prison sentence after being found guilty of copyright infringement. The Pirate Bay is...
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...
Has Amazon Started a Price War?
This week, the iTunes Store started selling its 10 million+ songs without DRM copy protection (aka iTunes Plus) and introduced its new variable pricing structure. Operating at three pricing levels,...
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...
Play Judge by Voting for Your Favorite Songs
Have you ever wanted to judge the music you listen to online? One of the fun aspects of listening to digital music these days is being able to play judge,...
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...
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...
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