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Apple adds $10 HD movies section to iTunes Store
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Let’s face it: The iTunes Store’s HD movie section has a ways to go before it ranks among Apple’s crowning achievements. The studios are still way too attached to physical Blu-ray and DVD sales, and old films are too often priced at the new-film premium of $20. Apple took a step on Tuesday to address at least one of these problems.
Apple iTunes reportedly hacked by malicious app developers
(Christopher Null)
Christopher Null - How do you get your application to the top of the iTunes App Store sales chart?
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.
Apple Intros New Mac minis; More Expensive, More Powerful
Apple today unveiled two new Mac mini computers with the Intel Core Duo processor. The new models are more powerful, and at $599 and $799, more expensive than ever.
Griffin Intros 2007 Line Up
Griffin Technology today announced their 2007 lineup that will debut next week at the MacWorld Conference & Expo.
Seagate Launches 3TB External Drive as File Needs Rise
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Seagate has rolled out the world's first external hard drive to exceed two terabytes of storage capacity. Featuring 3TB, the FreeAgent GoFlex Desk introduced Tuesday will enable users to store up to 120 high-definition movies, 1,500 computer games, countless hours of music tracks, or thousands of digital photos, the company said.
The Strangest iPod Accessory Ever?
Thanko has introduced a bizarre iPod box speaker that may be the strangest iPoc accessory ever.
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Borders Responds to Amazon, B&N by Including $20 Gift Card with Kobo eReader Um, hey, I'm still here you know. Lost in all the hoopla between Amazon and Barnes & Noble's eReader price wars is the other major member of the U.S. book-selling triumvirate, Borders.
Cisco Announces Android-Powered Cius Business Tablet Look who's joining the slate tablet fray now. As companies fall all over themselves in trying to create their own "iPad killer," the list of prospective tablets continues to grow. The latest entry? That would be the Cius "business tablet" from Cisco, which will be sporting an Android operating system.
Free Music Downloads This Week: Human Life's Summer 2010 Mix Seeing that we are now in the season of summer music releases and outdoor festivals, it's a fitting treat this week to feature a band who have just released a mammoth summer mix -- so big in fact that it comes in two parts! Electro Pop / Disco House trio Human Life are a Los Angeles band who are celebrating the launch of their new EP, In It Together (view official music video) by releasing their Summer 2010 Mix which contains over two hours of non-stop dance music. To keep you going all day, Human Life have created separate daytime and nighttime mixes.
Seagate Announces New 3TB Drive Can Store "Countless Hours" of Digital Music According to a press release from Seagate, the company has just broken all storage records by releasing the world's first 3 Terabyte external hard drive. Seagate says that their new 3TB drive is capable of storing "countless hours" of digital music, or if you prefer: 120 HD movies, 1,500 video games, or thousands of photos.
Rdio Promises to Revolutionize Your Mobile Music Experience Even though the new music service, Rdio, is still in beta at the moment, it is already promising to revolutionize the way you listen to music. Rdio, which the company says is a fusion of the words 'radio' and 'audio', is using the cloud to offer a service that will enable Smartphone users to synchronize music, playlists, etc., with their computer -- by using Rdio's mobile apps, you'll be able to sync your music collection without the need for cables, or even your computer being online. The music service is also utilizing social networking platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to enable music discovery and the sharing of music with others.
Is Google Going to Launch a Digital Music Service? As we continue to twiddle our thumbs while waiting for Apple to reveal what it has done with its Lala acquisition, there have been mutterings in the blogsphere of what Google might be up to in the digital music world. According to an article by CNET, Google could have a cloud-based music service up and running as soon as this fall.
Free Album Download: Angels and Airwaves' Love Album Following on from last week's free album by Catacomb Kid, we've got another full album for you courtesy of the band, Angels and Airwaves. Fronted by Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 fame, the San Diego based band is offering up their third studio album for free. The free album entitled, Love, showcases the bands unique music style that blends dramatic synthesizer sounds with great alternative rock riffs.
To download the free album, go to the Angels and Airwaves Web page on Modlife. As an added incentive to give your support via a donation, the band is also offering up an exclusive song remixed by Mark Hoppus of blink-182. Related Articles:
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