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Griffin Intros PowerBlock Travel, International USB Power Adapter
Griffin Technology has introduced PowerBlock Travel, a package designed to simplify charging your USB devices (including iPods) while traveling.
eMusic Inks Warner Deal; Plans for Streaming
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Music from artists on labels owned by Warner Music Group, the world's third largest music company, will be available to U.S. subscribers of digital music service eMusic, the companies said on Tuesday.
New iPod shuffle Available Worldwide This Friday
Nearly half the size of the original, the new iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a minimal aluminum design with a built-in clip, making it the most wearable iPod ever.
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.
Apple Intros iPod Phone
Apple today introduced iPhone, a new device that combines a state-of-the-art mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and an Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching and maps—into one small and lightweight handheld device.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
France eyes 'Google tax' on Internet ads
(AFP)
AFP - A proposed French "Google tax" on online advertising revenues to fund subsidies for musicians and newspapers struggling in the digital era drew criticism from the Internet sector on Thursday.
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The Deal With E Ink With the explosion of eBook readers at the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show, I figured it would probably be a good idea to start doing eReader-related FAQs and tips. To kick start things, I'm posting a quick explanation about a key tech for readers — E Ink. Eventually, I'll be posting tips on things such as how to use free software like Calibre to set up RSS downloads and what have you, so stay tuned. The Deal With E Ink originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 03:18:29.
Arrivederci CES, Plus the Show's Coolest Press Kit So as I gassed up my Ferrari (yeah, right, Jason) and said goodbye to the Consumer Electronics Show, I couldn't help but look back at all the neat stuff I saw during my brief sojourn to Las Vegas. Like all the nice men doling out, um, "recession cards," which they clapped together as they handed them out to ecstatic convention-goers who took them with gratitude and stared lovingly at the images printed on them (uh, I don't think so, Jason). As someone who's visited Vegas quite a few times, let me just say that they used to hand out much bigger brochures in the past. (Not sure when they switched to cards but we all know how important portability is.) Then there were all the neat electronic devices at CES. Certainly, I saw some pretty cool things. But the last image on my mind is of this one neat USB driver I got, probably because it's literally the last thing I got as I hurried off to catch my ride to the airport. It's called the Doggy Driver (seriously) and it has got to be the coolest press kit I got from the whole show. Well, cutest would actually be a better word but either way, I just can't help but like the darned thing. 'Cause as folks who read my blog know, I just have a soft spot for cute little things. Anywho, I compiled a bunch of info on all sorts of portables at CES, which I'll be writing about in the coming days. In the meantime, I guess I need to come up with an offering to appease my ancestors who undoubtedly consider me and my gushing over the Doggy Driver as a disgrace to all Hidalgo males. Photos by Jason Hidalgo Arrivederci CES, Plus the Show's Coolest Press Kit originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 00:01:37.
GelaSkins Review: Style and Substance? Regardless of what some people might say, I do NOT have an unhealthy personal attachment to my electronics devices. Now that we've got that out of the way ... so I was making giggly eyes at my beloved 17-inch laptop "Black Beauty" one night and I said, "Baby, can you possibly be even more beautiful?" "What do you think, Persephone?" I asked my PSP-3000, which lay nicely buffed in its padded protective case nearby. Still, as wonderfully dazzling as my precious Persephone and Black Beauty are, the plain truth is that there are a kajillion other Persephone and Black Beauty lookalikes out there. If only I could make both of them truly one of a kind. Enter GelaSkins' offering of outer skins for electronics devices. Designed to protect and add a touch of style at the same time, the skins sounded like an intriguing way to address my electronics issue. In fact, I liked them so much that I ended up ordering a bunch as Christmas presents for my little cousins' Nintendo DSi's. Read on for the full GelaSkins review. GelaSkins Review: Style and Substance? originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 03:10:48.
Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads in our spotlight this week are: Artist/Band: Rob Swift Artist/Band: Annie Mac Artist/Band: Autokratz Related Articles:
Genre: Hip Hop
Free Music Download: Rabia - 2nd Movement (3:31)
Music Video:Rabia- 2nd Movement
Album: The Architect (Ipecac Recordings) due for release Feb. 23, 2010.
Genre: Dance
Free Music Download: Annie Mac's Man Mix (32:38)
Genre: Electronic / Dance
Free Music Downloads: Always More (YukSek Remix)(4:44) ¦ Swastika Eyes (4:17)
Album:Animal (The Hours / Kitsune) available digitally from the iTunes Store.
Free Music Downloads This Week originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, January 15th, 2010 at 06:35:11.
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CES 2010: Alex eReader Maker Teams Up with Borders Hell hath no fury like an eReader maker scorned. A couple of months after suing Barnes & Noble for allegedly copying features from its Alex eReader Notebook, Spring Design announced a partnership with Borders at the Consumer Electronics Show. As part of the partnership, Borders' upcoming eBook store will be prominently featured on the Alex's dual display later this year. Borders announced plans for a new eBook store in December as part of a partnership with Kobo, Inc. The $359 Alex is scheduled to hit the market on February. Photo © Spring Design CES 2010: Alex eReader Maker Teams Up with Borders originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 00:01:31.
The Tablets of CES 2010 While 3D TVs and eBook readers dominated the Consumer Electronics Show, tablets didn't fare too bad either. In fact, I haven't seen this many tablets since the last time I played Pac-Man. From Lenovo and HP to Dell and Sony, several companies featured their take on the tablet or slate concept. Even Microsoft's Steve Ballmer devoted time in his keynote speech to tout the touchy-feely devices. Check out some of the more interesting tablets to grace the show in our CES 2010 Tablet Round-up. Photo © Freescale The Tablets of CES 2010 originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 00:01:04.
Free Music Downloads This Week Here's another weekly roundup of free music downloads that will hopefully introduce you to some new styles of music that you'll like. The music downloads are full tracks that will give you a good taster of the sort of sound that the artist/band produces before you consider purchasing their album. The free music in our spotlight this week is: Artist/Band: Solid Gold Artist/Band: Good Shoes Artist/Band: Julia Nunes Related Articles:
Genre: Electronic / Synth Pop
Free Music Download: Synchronize (White Sea Remix) (5:30)
is free promotional track taken from the band's Bodies of Water album and remixed by White Sea. This remix is a taster of Solid Gold's fusion of dreamy 80s electronic sounds mixed with synth pop. Their new Synchronize EP is due for release Jan. 12 exclusively on the iTunes Store.
Genre: Indie
Free Music Download: Under Control (2:29)
from the British indie band, Good Shoes, are offering this free track from their forthcoming album, No Hope, No Future which is due for digital release Jan. 26, 2010. In order to get this free music download, all you need to do is sign up to the Good Shoes mailing list via their website and follow the instructions sent to your inbox. There's also the Under Control music video that you can watch via YouTube.
Genre: Acoustic
Free Music Download: I Think You Know (3:40).
New York based Julia Nunes, who has unconventionally made a name for herself via her YouTube video channel is to release her new 5-track EP, I Think You Know, Feb. 2, 2010 (Rude Butler Records). To celebrate this event, you can download the I Think You Know teaser single to get to hear Julia's unique acoustic music style that includes the ukulele, melodica, piano, guitar, and even items such as pillows, tissue boxes, and water bottles for added percussion effects!
Free Music Downloads This Week originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 09:00:36.
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Free Music Downloads This Week Here's another round up of free music downloads from artists and bands that you might not have come across. Our aim every week is to bring you musical talent covering various genres that will hopefully broaden your musical tastes. The free promotional tracks this week are: Artist/Band: Nneka Hip Hop artist Nneka has teamed up with Brooklyn-based DJ/Producer J. Period and are due to release a new mixtape album entitled, The Madness (Onye-Ala) -- due out Dec. 15th. As a bonus, there's also a second free track Changes (J.Period Remix) ft. M-1 & General Steele) that you can download from J. Period's website. Artist/Band: You Say Party! We Say Die! This free promotional song from Canadian band, You Say Party! We Say Die!, or more frequently referred to as YSP!WSD!, is taken from their latest album, XXXX, (Paper Bag Records) and is now available digitally on the iTunes Store . Artist/Band: Findlay Brown As a Christmas gift for his fans, Findlay Brown is giving away his cover version of Wham's Christmas classic, Last Christmas; you can either stream this song or download it. Related Articles:
Genre(s): Hip Hop / Soul
Free Music Download: Walking (J. Period Remix) Feat. Jay Electronica (3:52)
Genre(s): Dance Punk / New Wave
Free Music Download: Dark Days (4:47)
Genre(s): 60s/70s
Free Music Download: Last Christmas (3:38)
Free Music Downloads This Week originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 15:23:46.
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