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Slacker Radio 2.0 adds song-caching feature
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - It took nearly half a year to reach the App Store, but Slacker Radio 2.0 is finally available for the iPhone and iPod touch. The Slacker service competes in the same streaming radio space as Pandora, though this major 2.0 upgrade brings a new trick to the table: offline caching of radio stations.
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.
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.
Justice Department circling Apple's music tactics, NYT reports
(Ben Patterson)
Ben Patterson - Is Apple using its online music market-share muscle to keep the big music labels in line, especially when it comes to exclusive promotions on rival Amazon? The Justice Department is in the "early stages" of "examining" that very question, according to the New York Times.
Apple Intros 8GB iPod nano Red
Apple today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. The new 8GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199.
Antitrust Team Probes Apple's Music-Market Practices
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - The Department of Justice is investigating Apple's practices in the digital music market, according to reports in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Apple has not publicly commented on the formal examination.
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.
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