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  • HD HiFI music server blows away CDs, like Blu-ray for music

    Today, Olive introduces some high-end audio gear that is said to have 250 times the resolution of a CD.  The Olive 4HD Music Server not only holds up to 20,000 songs at HD quality, but will record at 24 bit.  The unit is backed up by a host of accessible options that allow you to control your server from your HDTV or iPhone. Removing the need to keep a music collection on a computer, the…

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Rumor: Zune HD is hotter than iPod touch

by JG Mason on Apr 15, 2009 at 08:05 AM

Somehow, WMpowerusers got their hands on what is purported to be images and specs of the Zune HD.  We’ve heard rumors of a new device supporting HD for some time and this image would be in the direction we’d have guessed.  If this image is close, the Zune HD could… Continue Reading »

XM Sirius to unveil iPhone app

by Sue Walsh on Mar 14, 2009 at 10:39 AM

Satellite radio provider XM Sirius has confirmed that they plan to release an app that will allow iPhone users to access the service via Internet streaming.  What is not clear is whether access will require a full account or if there will be a stand alone service. The online access… Continue Reading »

Liberty Media steps in to save Sirius XM, loans them $530 million

by Robert Nelson on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:05 PM

Just last week it appeared like a bankruptcy was the inevitable for satellite provider Sirius XM, but how quickly things can change.  Liberty Media Corporation has just stepped in and saved them with a loan for a whopping $530 million.  The loan will be given in two parts with the… Continue Reading »

Sirius XM preparing for potential bankruptcy

by Robert Nelson on Feb 11, 2009 at 12:01 PM

New reports are claiming that Sirius XM is “within days” of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  According to a New York Times report, the company is currently “working with advisers to prepare for a possible bankruptcy filing.”  So, as of now, they are considering the option, which means they have… Continue Reading »

Sirius XM iPhone app about to debut

by Chris Shore on Jan 30, 2009 at 07:43 PM

Nice to see that Sirius XM is catching up with the rest of the media world and have finally developed an app for the iPhone. NiceMac announced they will submit the new app, called uSirius Starplayer, to Apple for approval on January 31. Continue Reading »

Sirius XM announces March price increase

by Chris Shore on Jan 28, 2009 at 10:38 PM

You gotta love loopholes.  When Sirius and XM decided to merge, Congress and the FCC had many concerns.  As a way of calming those entities, the two companies agreed not to raise the rates on subscription and programming packages.  So if you own a single radio and don’t listen on… Continue Reading »

MTV and Comedy Central in your car

by Eric Brown on Jan 26, 2009 at 02:23 PM

Man, your car has everything: GPS turn-by-turn directions, awesome stereo system, DVD, almost every gadget you can think of.  But does it have MTV or Comedy Central? AT&T and RaySat Broadcasting have announced that, via the AT&T CruiseCast service, MTV and Comedy Central will be broadcasting directly to your car. … Continue Reading »

Slacker introduces new, cheaper premium plan

by Iyaz Akhtar on Dec 19, 2008 at 01:30 PM

Slacker has added a new subscription plan to go along with its “Premium” subscription plan—a newer, low-cost “Radio Plus” subscription.  Slacker offers Internet radio to its Slacker portable players and online at their website.  Without a subscription, you have to sit through ads and can only skip six songs per… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell Review: Pioneer XMP3 portable XM radio

by Iyaz Akhtar on Dec 9, 2008 at 11:22 AM

Quick Review What is it?  The Pioneer XMP3 (Model: GEX-XMP3) is a portable XM radio that costs $279.99 What’s cool: Wide variety of channels Superior sound quality when compared to FM radio Intuitive menus Simple design Recording and bookmark features What’s not cool: Internal antenna is weak Poorly designed layout… Continue Reading »

FRED is dead:  XM stations go quiet

by JG Mason on Nov 15, 2008 at 11:02 AM

I am a Fred fan.  Or I guess I was a Fred fan.  Fred was an alternative rock station on XM that played some deep tracks that exposed where bands like U2, REM, Cure and others got their sounds influenced from.  XM radio has euthanized Fred and other themed genre… Continue Reading »

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