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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....
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.
Sly Stone sues ex-manager for $50 million
(Reuters)
Reuters - Reclusive funk musician Sly Stone filed a $50 million lawsuit against his former manager on Thursday, alleging fraud and 20 years of stolen royalties.
Griffin Intros Hi-Way Case for iPod Hi-Fi
Griffin Technology today announced Hi-Way, a versatile, custom fit, roadworthy carrying case for the iPod Hi-Fi compact stereo.
MySpace Music experiments with audio ads
(AP)
AP - Hoping to boost revenue, MySpace Music has begun experimenting with audio advertisements that users must hear if they want to listen to music for free online.
Microsoft Ready To Show New Mobile Windows OS
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Microsoft will unveil its next-generation mobile operating system Monday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, according to The Wall Street Journal. People who have had an early look at the software giant's new platform, reportedly called Windows Phones, say its touch-sensing user interface is comparable to what Microsoft currently offers on its Zune HD music player, the newspaper reported.
NAMM Update: Numark Announces HDX HD/CD/MP3 player
Numark announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an high torque, motorized 12-inch platter.
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Does The New Apple iPad Make a Great Portable Music Player? Since the official iPad announcement from Apple last Wednesday (Jan. 27), there's been a lot of talk in the blogsphere and gadget world about its features. According to an article from AppleInsider, the Apple iPad can play music for up to 6 days if you turn the screen off -- not ideal when browsing your music library! So, how about its other features? Does it have the potential for being a portable device that you can use for your digital music collection? An article from CNET, highlights deficiencies in the iPad that impact on its capabilities for being a great portable music player. For one, the iPad runs a version of the iPhone OS and not Mac OS, so it isn't capable of running the full version of iTunes. Instead, it acts just like an iPod or iPhone which you have to connect to your computer. CNET's article points out that wireless sync should have been a 'no brainer' when dealing with music files stored on your home network. Another downside according to the article was poor music playback via the built-in speakers. So, in light of these reported deficiencies, you might want to hold on to your portable music player a while longer before trading it in for a shiny new iPad. Image Courtesy of Apple. Related Articles:
Many have pointed out the advantages that the iPad has to offer when performing visual tasks such as: surfing the Web; reading e-books; writing email; and watching videos, but is it any good for listening to digital music?
Does The New Apple iPad Make a Great Portable Music Player? originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 09:00:17.
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Sony Tablet a Strong Interest, Exec Says Now that Apple has proven there's enough interest in slate tablets, the number of companies making googly eyes at the sector appear to be growing. First there's the appropriately named Google, which made googly eyes at the tablet format on its Chromium Web site. Now you've got Sony showing more interest in tablets, with Chief Financial Officer Noboyuki Oneda making googly eyes at tablets on his company's behalf, according to PCWorld. "That is a market we are also very interested in," Oneda said. "We are confident we have the skills to create a product." You heard the man, Sony's got skillz. In fact, Sony already has a slate coming out this year, the Sony Dash (pictured above). But from Oneda's words, the Dash sounds more like an appetizer compared to what Sony may potentially be cooking up behind closed doors. Hey, that's fine by me. More choices for us! Photo © Sony Sony Tablet a Strong Interest, Exec Says originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 00:01:39.
Web Radio: Tune into Thousands of Radio Stations From Your Desktop If you're old enough (like me) to remember when there wasn't an Internet, then you'll probably have memories of fiddling around with the tuner on your radio trying to find a decent music station to listen to. If you were really lucky, you may have also had a built-in analog tape deck that you could use to record radio onto compact cassette tape. These days, it's so much easier (and convenient) to listen to radio. With the invention of the Internet, we are now accustomed to listening to music on-demand via streaming audio, MP3 downloads, music services, and other Internet-based delivery methods. Web radio, or more commonly referred to as Internet radio, is very similar to traditional radio in that you can tune into radio stations that broadcast over the Internet; a lot of terrestrial-based stations also broadcast over the Web. However, one of the biggest advantages of using this technology, is that you can access thousands of stations from all over the world -- something that couldn't be done before the digital age. But how do we access this enormous resource of music? One of the most convenient ways is to use software that can play streaming music straight to your desktop. As well as popular software media players such as iTunes, Windows Media Player, and Winamp which can access Web radio, there's alternative light-weight applications that specialize in delivering Internet radio. The big advantage of using a dedicated Web radio software program is that many of them offer more functions such as being able to record what you're listening to -- similar to the old cassette tape. For more information on listening to and recording Internet radio stations, be sure to read our article on Free Web Radio Software. Related Articles:
Web Radio: Tune into Thousands of Radio Stations From Your Desktop originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 09:00:36.
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iPan: Bill Gates Unimpressed by Apple iPad Count Bill Gates (gasp!) among the throngs of iPad nonbelievers. According to an article by Brent Schlender of BNET.com, Gates still believes that the netbooks Steve Jobs (gasp!) panned at the iPad unveil are still the devices to beat when it comes to whatever Apple is trying to accomplish with its magical and revolutionary tablet. In other news, the sun is hot. Gates offered his assessment about Apple's iPad thusly: "You know, I'm a big believer in touch and digital reading, but I still think that some mixture of voice, the pen and a real keyboard — in other words a netbook — will be the mainstream on that. So, it's not like I sit there and feel the same way I did with iPhone where I say, 'Oh my God, Microsoft didn't aim high enough.' It's a nice reader, but there's nothing on the iPad I look at and say, 'Oh, I wish Microsoft had done it.'" Although comments such as this are oftentimes brushed aside as competitive sour grapes, there's been enough criticism about the iPad to give Gates a bit of covering fire for his statement. At the same time, Apple has successfully pulled off enough iPods and iPhones for every one of its Apple TV's and Cubes to get some benefit of the doubt. So who's going to be right? That, my friends, is why I don't get paid the big bucks (i.e. I don't know) Meanwhile, the Financial Times reports that Apple has made agreements with some content providers to provide TV shows at the iTunes store for $1. No word on whether that's just for standard content or if HD video is included. The new low price is apparently part of an upcoming test to see whether the increased affordability will be enough to tempt digital cheapskates to drive up demand for paid video. Are $1 videos enough to stave off BitTorrent downloads? That, my friends, is why — well, you know the drill. Photo © Microsoft iPan: Bill Gates Unimpressed by Apple iPad originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Friday, February 12th, 2010 at 00:01:16.
The Roundup: A Look at Slate Tablets Yeah, yeah, iPad this, iPad that. But what about the non-iPad alternatives out there that aren't getting much love? Today, we take a look at several slate tablets with our obviously named Slate Tablet Roundup. And yes, that "darn" iPad is still mentioned. I mean, it is a slate after all... The Roundup: A Look at Slate Tablets originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 02:19:21.
Bear Hands Celebrate New Single With Free Music Downloads Brooklyn-based indie band, Bear Hands, are celebrating the imminent release of their new single, What a Drag, by giving it away as a free download on their Website. Until it's officially released (16 Feb. 2010 / Cantora Records), you can download it and another 2 free songs (Can't Stick Em, What a Drag (Cale Parks Mix)) simply by providing your email address and following the link sent to your inbox. As well as the new song, Bear Hands have also got a limited edition 7" vinyl that is being released at the same time. For more information, visit their Website. Related Articles:
Bear Hands Celebrate New Single With Free Music Downloads originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 07:25:33.
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Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads in our spotlight this week are: Artist/Band: Stacy B Artist/Band: Motor Artist/Band: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour Related Articles:
Genre: Pop / R&B / Club
Free Music Download: Do It Now (download Code: 1688).
Genre: Techno / Alternative / Electro
Free Music Download: Kick It (4:46)
Additional MP3(s): Kick It (Malente Remix) (4:25) via RCRD RBL
Album: Hyper Machine (Dim Mak Records) available from top digital music services.
Genre: Electronic / Pop
Free Music Download: The Sun Ain't Shinning No More (33 Hz Remix) (5:55)
Additional MP3(s): 2 more versions via RCRD RBL
Album: Fruit (Small Giants Records Ltd.) now available digitally
Free Music Downloads This Week originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 09:00:40.
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