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Mac Laptop Explodes Flames
Apple laptops are known for their tendency to run hot; apparently, they run hot enough that they sometimes burst into flames....
Apple-owned Lala music service to close, offer iTunes credit
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Remember that streaming Lala “music locker in the cloud” service that Apple bought in December 2009? The one that’s had an iPhone app waiting in approval limbo since October 2009? It looks like Apple is wrapping up the assimilation of whatever staff and technology it wanted from the purchase, because Lala announced that it will unplug users’ headphones at the end of May.
Apple Shutting Down Lala Music Service
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - It was fun while it lasted: Lala, the cloud-based music service (and former CD trading service and streaming radio service), has announced it will cease operations on May 31, 2010.
Otafuku Rex; Mix Them, Mash Them Up
The new band Otafuku Rex has debuted their music video, Do Me, I'm the Best, and is inviting fans to get in on the action and create their own remixes by mashing up the groups video and music, adding in their own music and video, and sending the results to friends.
Griffin Intros 2007 Line Up
Griffin Technology today announced their 2007 lineup that will debut next week at the MacWorld Conference & Expo.
Apple's Shutdown of Lala Fuel Rumors of Web-based iTunes
(PC World)
PC World - Apple will shut down its Lala online music streaming service on May 31. The move comes just five months after Apple bought Lala for an undisclosed price. Could this indicate Apple is serious about opening up a Web-based version of iTunes software-based storefront based on the Lala platform? Some speculate Apple may announce a Web-based version of iTunes this June at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference.
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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