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  • Apple gearing up to smother Pandora?

    Is Apple getting into the streaming music game?  According to rumors regarding next week’s Apple event, yes.  According to the rumors, Apple has spoken to the top four music labels about music streaming as a way to add value to the sales iTunes currently garners. The rumors play off Apple’s purchase of Lala, a streaming music service.  The idea is Lala would be the backbone of the iTunes streaming plan where users could stream their…

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Need a HD radio? Get one for free if you buy a BMW.

by Iyaz Akhtar on Sep 24, 2009 at 12:13 PM

HD radio, the standard that is slightly more exciting than shoelace technology, is coming to more BMWs standard.  The 2009 6 and 7 Series already had HD Radio.  Now the Z4 Roadster, the 1, and 3 Series will get HD Radio standard.  BMW joins Ford in pushing HD Radio.  Don’t… Continue Reading »

Fall iPod showdown taking shape with Zune HD official

by JG Mason on May 27, 2009 at 08:04 AM

I hate surprises.  This year, it looks like a showdown of portable music players is being leaked early and I, for one, am thrilled.  No more watching keynotes to see what is coming down the line.  Today we can reveal one confirmed product and one that looks to be very… Continue Reading »

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 »

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