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Apple sings new tune with TV, iPod and social iTunes
(Appolicious)
Appolicious - Apple Inc. (APPL) CEO Steve Jobs didn't dazzle us with a new product on Wednesday, but he did show off a sweeping line-up of revamped items to breathe new life into the ubiquitous iPod while creating buzz for Apple's slow-to-catch-on TV service.
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.
Music labels eager for Google-Apple battle
(Reuters)
Reuters - Google Inc is in talks with music labels on plans for a download store and a digital song locker that would allow its mobile users to play songs wherever they are as it steps up its rivalry with Apple Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
NAMM Update: Numark Announces HDX HD/CD/MP3 player
Numark announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an high torque, motorized 12-inch platter.
Apple iTunes Ping: Hands On
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Apple wants the new iTunes social network to be the Facebook of music.
Bug found with Automator and iTunes 10
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - As you’re aware, Apple just released iTunes 10. With that release has come some changes—both expected and not so.
New iPod shuffle Available Worldwide This Friday
Nearly half the size of the original, the new iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a minimal aluminum design with a built-in clip, making it the most wearable iPod ever.
Summary Box: Vivendi raises outlook despite 2Q dip
(AP)
AP - RESULTS: French media company Vivendi SA said second-quarter profit fell 3.5 percent due to fewer music releases from artists like Eminem and Lady Gaga. But it raised its full-year outlook as it expects strong results from video games and mobile services in emerging markets.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Sharper Image to Release Literati eReader in October Apple's iPad apparently didn't just shake up the tablet market like a Polaroid picture. It's apparently also made it OK to release eReaders with an LCD screen instead of the more paperlike E Ink.
New Digital Music Service Lets You Buy Songs on Your Radio UK-based DAB digital radio maker, PURE, has launched its FlowSongs service that enables consumers to buy songs directly from their radio. Owners of a PURE radio that supports Flow technology (Oasis Flow, Siesta Flow, Vanti Flow, Evoke Flow or Sensia radios) will now be able to, not only identify the songs they are listening to, but also purchase them with the click of a button.
Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads in our spotlight this week are:-=Blake Shelton=-
Genre: Country
Free Music Download: All About Tonight (Original Performance Series) (3:32) (free download available until August 24.)
Music Video: All About Tonight via Walmart Soundcheck
Album: The above track is an exclusive download taken from his new album, All About Tonight SIX PAK EP, (Reprise Records), that can now be downloaded from Amazon MP3 and other top online music stores.
Pico Freeloader Taps Sun for Portable Power Back in the days when I super young and super broke, I used to leave dying AA batteries under the sun to squeeze some extra juice out of them. Seriously. So my future, er, present self was understandably tickled to try the Freeloader Pico solar charger, especially since I didn't have to worry about little things like, you know, nasty stuff leaking out of it if I leave it in the sun too long.
Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads in our spotlight this week are:-=Sea of Bees=-
Genre: Indie Pop / Folk Rock
Free Music Download: Marmalade (4:08)
Music Video: Marmalade via Vimeo
Album: The above track is taken from their new album, Songs For The Ravens, which can now be purchased online from top digital music services.
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