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Rumorville: Sony to unveil 'premium' PSN subscriptions?
(Ben Patterson)
Ben Patterson - One of Sony's biggest selling points for the PlayStation 3 is the free PlayStation Network, the PS3's online hub for gaming downloads, video rentals and multiplayer gaming. Now rumor has it that Sony is poised to start charging for "premium" PSN subscriptions, complete with such enticements as free monthly games and streaming music.
iTunes Store Gets Movie Reviews From Rotten Tomatoes
(PC World)
PC World - When browsing through movies to rent or buy, iTunes users will now be able to gauge quality using the recognizable Tomatometer. The update, which was quietly added this week, joins the customer ratings already on offer, and marks the first time that Apple has introduced external review information into the iTunes store.
Walking Could Recharge Your Smartphone or MP3 Player
(PC World)
PC World - Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are harvesting energy through activities like walking or running that could power or recharge smartphones and portable music players in the future.
Gemini Announces iTrax iPod DJ Mixer
The iTrax joins the Numark iDJ, to allow users to mix the output of two iPods, with basic dj functionality.
iTunes Store adds Rotten Tomatoes movie ratings
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - There’s now one fewer Website to visit when you’re planning a movie night. The iTunes Store now display reviews excerpted from Rotten Tomatoes’s Tomatometer.
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.
Paul McCartney: EMI to blame for Beatles' absence from iTunes
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - “Business hassles” are to blame for the continued (and conspicuous) absence of the Beatles’ catalogue from iTunes, according to a recent interview with Paul McCartney on BBC Radio One’s Newsbeat.
EU Publishes 'Digital Agenda' Five-year Plan for IT
(PC World)
PC World - On Wednesday, the European Commission announced its Digital Agenda, a five-year plan that will set the pace for telecommunications in Europe. The plan includes measures to boost legal music downloads, speed up broadband adoption and set up a rapid response system for cyber-attacks, the Commission said.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Sony Still Debating iPad-Style Tablet Release
Free Music Downloads This Week
Free Music Downloads This Week
Jobs Responds to International iPad Pricing Complaint
Free Music Downloads This Week
Analyst: iPad 3G Likely Sold 300,000 Over Weekend
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