Archive for the 'Digital Music' Category

Overheated iPod nano blamed for three fires

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Japan’s trade ministry said on Tuesday that three fires had been caused by overheating Apple iPod nanos, which it said could be due to a battery defect. TOKYO–Japan’s trade ministry said on Tuesday that three fires had been caused by overheating Apple iPod nanos, which it said could be…
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Dell tests music player to renew iPod battle: report

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

The music player which Dell has been testing features a small navigation screen and basic button controls to scroll through music play lists, according to reports. BANGALORE–In recent months, personal computer maker Dell, has been testing a digital music player that could go on sale as early as September,…
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Report: Google planning China online music alliance

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Aimed at stealing market share from Baidu, Google partnership with Chinese online company would provide free music downloads. Web search leader Google is planning to boost its presence in China by tying up with a Chinese online music company to provide free music downloads, The Wall Street Journal…
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Amazon.com to take MP3 store worldwide

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Online retailer says it will begin an international roll-out this year of its digital music store. Online retailer Amazon.com said Sunday it will begin an international roll-out this year of its digital music store that offers songs without copy-protection technology known as digital rights management. Amazon…
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My music, my way

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Last.fm got a lot of ink for what really was a half step, says CNET News.com’s Charles Cooper. Digital music consumers are still waiting to see the real deal. Wall Street’s been manic and office pools are springing up around the country wagering when CNBC pitchman Jim Cramer…
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Digital music sales soar, but overall sales still fall

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Worldwide digital sales grow by 40 percent in ‘07, an international trade body says, but the total market is down around 10 percent. Sales of music fell at a faster rate in 2007 than 2006 despite digital sales soaring, and the Web’s gatekeepers must act if the…
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Report: Yahoo discussing online music deals

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Offerings could include MP3 files for sale or for free as part of an ad-supported service, news report says. Web portal Yahoo is in early discussions with major record labels to offer an online music service, the Associated Press reported. The report, dated late Wednesday, quoted two…
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