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Two New iPod Games Announced
Electronic Arts today announced the availability of two new games for the fifth generation iPod – EA Sudoku and Royal Solitaire.
NAMM Update: Denon DJ Intros DN-S3500 Tabletop CD/MP3 Player
Denon DJ introduced the DN-S3500 tabletop CD/MP3 player, featuring a powerful 12-pole Direct Drive motor, 7 on-board effects and intuitive control.
Peas 'I Gotta Feeling' downloaded 6 million times
(AP)
AP - The Black Eyed Peas have more proof of the ubiquity of "I Gotta Feeling."
Boston judge cuts penalty in song-sharing case
(AP)
AP - A federal judge on Friday drastically trimmed a $675,000 verdict against a Boston University graduate student who was found liable for illegally downloading and sharing 30 songs online, saying the jury damage award against a person who gained no financial benefit from his copyright infringement is "unconstitutionally excessive."
Apple squashes bugs with iTunes 9.2.1 update
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - To kick off the start of the new work week, Apple has released a minor update to iTunes 9.2 to fix some bugs and keep iTunes trucking.
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.
iTunes Connect Mobile App Now Available for iPhone
(Mashable)
Mashable - If you're a digital content distributor, you've probably heard of iTunes Connect: It's a set of tools that helps you manage your content in the App Store.
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Apple's iPad Launches in 9 More Countries Just in case you're having a panic attack because I haven't posted any iPad-related news for, oh, I don't know, one day, well, here's some comforting crumbs for you to cuddle with.
New Study Analyzes Consumers' Digital Music Listening Habits According to an article by MusicWeek, a new report by Forrester Research has found that the way consumers use digital music is still a very fragmented affair. The new study entitled, 360-Degree Music Experiences: Use The Cloud To Target Device-Use Orbits, has shown in particular that the majority of digital music listeners are still shackled to their computer due to "limitations of available technology". The study found that the majority of consumers (35.9%) mainly listen to MP3s and physical CDs on their computer (PC).
Barnes & Noble Launches Nook eReading App for Android; iPhone and iPad Versions to Get Update Nook does. Barnes & Noble introduced a new eReading app today, this time to satiate the reading appetites of consumers who use Google's popular Android operating system. Folks with smartphones and other devices that run Android 1.6 or higher (hey, maybe I should test this on a rival eReader that runs on Android, just for giggles) will be able to use the free Nook for Android app, which is called, um, Nook. In fact, B&N says that it will start naming all its eReading applications Nook to build on the brand.
Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads in our spotlight this week are:-=Hervé=-
Genre: Comedy / Electro / Garage
Free Music Downloads: Rainstick (5:56) ¦ Under The Sun (5:24)
Music Video: Cheap Thrills via YouTube.
Album: ...
Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads on our radar this week are:-=Allstar Weekend=-
Genre: Teen Pop / Rock
Free Music Download: Good Day (3:05)
Music Video: Journey to The End of My Life via YouTube
Album: Their new album, Suddenly, (Hollywood Records, Inc.) is now available from iTunes, Amazon MP3, and other top digital music services. See the Allstar Weekend official website for more information.
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