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iriver clix: iPod/iTunes Killer?
iriver has introduced the clix portable media player, a new media player that integrates with the new Windows Media Player 11 and the public beta of MTV Networks URGE digital music service
Simon Cowell, Sony sign new TV, music, film deal
(Reuters)
Reuters - Music mogul Simon Cowell has formed a long-term venture with Sony Corp's Sony Music Entertainment to produce music, television and film, beginning with the U.S. version of hit British show "The X Factor".
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.
The Strangest iPod Accessory Ever?
Thanko has introduced a bizarre iPod box speaker that may be the strangest iPoc accessory ever.
Susan Boyle snubbed, gets no Brit Award nomination
(AP)
AP - Women are dominating the nominations for Britain's leading music awards — the Brits — but Internet sensation Susan Boyle was snubbed on the shortlist.
Music downloads giving way to streaming services
(Reuters)
Reuters - Apple remains the world's dominant digital music retailer, but it's a distinction that might be of decreasing significance as the digital market transforms from a model based on a la carte downloads to one of streaming access. Indeed, Apple's late-year acquisition of streaming music provider Lala points to the company's own expected shift in that direction.
2010 could be busy year for digital music mergers
(Reuters)
Reuters - Think last year's acquisitions of iLike, imeem and Lala marked the end of consolidation for digital music services? Think again.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Free DJ Software: Use Your Digital Music To Mix Like a Pro! Do you have aspirations of being a DJ? Or maybe you feel like having fun with your digital music collection and want to get creative? If so, then DJ software enables you to use existing audio files to create unique remixes. There's a lot you can do when creating remixes to add your own style to them such as layering real-time effects (echo, reverb, etc.), creating loops, synchronizing BPM's (beat matching) and lots more. DJ software also typically enables you to record your mixes and save them in various file formats -- MP3 being the most popular. This is a great tool if you want to show off your creativity to your friends and family -- especially if you intend on being the New Year's Eve party DJ! If you fancy having a go at mixing up your music library, then be sure to read our Free DJ Software article that showcases some of the best free DJ software that you can download from the Internet. Related Articles:
Free DJ Software: Use Your Digital Music To Mix Like a Pro! originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 09:00:30.
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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.
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.
Survey: The Apple Tablet Wish List Tired of all the non-stop opining and guessing about Apple's alleged tablet? If so, get ready to feel all pooped out. Retrevo just did its second survey about Apple's tablet and dug up some pretty interesting info. For starters, long battery life was the No. 1 thing cited by respondents (75 percent) when asked what feature the device must absolutely have for them to buy one. The biggest buzzkill that would dissuade people from buying an Apple tablet? Requiring a monthly data plan — which was cited by 44 percent of respondents. Asked which feature might get them over the hump and buy Apple's new tablet, solar charging was cited by 39 percent of respondents. (Quick fact: Did you know that Superman gets his strength via solar charging? Dude's basically a living, crime-fighting solar cell.) Second was a camera for video conferencing at 24 percent, followed by Wiimax at 22 percent and two screens (like a book) with 19 percent. Of course, like many things in this world, one of the biggest factors for any consumer is price. About 70 percent of survey respondents said anything higher than $700 is pretty much a deal killer. The other 30 percent are probably swimming in their money vault a la Scrooge McDuck. Interestingly, roughly half of respondents said they didn't need a tablet. Then again, I remember many folks saying they didn't need an iPhone, either, and look how that disaster of a product turned out. Oh, the whims of the free market. Photo © Retrevo Survey: The Apple Tablet Wish List originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 00:01:14.
Soundcheck Offers Free Corinne Bailey Rae MP3 Download Walmart's Soundcheck service, which showcases select artists by providing exclusive content, is offering up a free Corinne Bailey Rae MP3 download. The free track, I'd Do It All Again, is taken from the British Singer/songwriter's new album, The Sea, which is due for release 26. Jan, 2010. To get your free track, simply go to Soundcheck's Corrine Bailey Rae page and click on the highlighted free download button. You'll have to be quick though -- there's only a limited number of downloads available. Related Articles:
Soundcheck Offers Free Corinne Bailey Rae MP3 Download originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 15:59:06.
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