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What could a Google Music service do to iTunes?

by JG Mason on Oct 21, 2009 at 01:03 PM

This morning, Michael Arrington over at TechCrunch has it from multiple sources that Google is prepping some sort of music service for the US.  It is unknown if it is a download service to compete with the likes of iTunes and Amazon or if it is a streaming service such… Continue Reading »

doubleTwist adds Amazon MP3 Store integration, more competition for iTunes

by Robert Nelson on Oct 8, 2009 at 06:13 AM

Anyone who is frustrated, fed up, or just looking for an alternative to iTunes may want to consider checking out the latest release of doubleTwist.  The latest version is (at this time) Mac only, however a PC version is promised to be in the works.  Additionally, an international version is… Continue Reading »

PacketVideo launches TwonkyBeam media-streamer, streams video from the web to your TV for free

by Merlyn Akhtar on Sep 23, 2009 at 07:00 AM

PacketVideo has launched TwonkyBeam as part of its TwonkyMedia suite of media-sharing software.  TwonkyBeam is a free, downloadble browser plug-in that allows you to stream photos, video, and music from media websites to other devices in your home.  After installing the plug-in to your browser, you can stream content by… Continue Reading »

The Pirate Bay: A complete archive is available for download

by Robert Nelson on Aug 17, 2009 at 06:11 AM

The Pirate Bay in its current form is just a a few days away from being handed over to its new owners and with that a complete archive has been uploaded and made available (via torrent file) for download. According to the anonymous person who posted the file, he just… Continue Reading »

Pirate Bay advertising the $675,000 mixtape

by Shawn Ingram on Aug 16, 2009 at 02:30 PM

In an expected attack on the RIAA, The Pirate Bay is now advertising what it calls “The $675,000 mixtape.”  The collection is comprised of the 30 songs that grad student Joel Tenenbaum was found guilty of sharing through filesharing services.  The listing even goes so far as to say that… Continue Reading »

Record labels trying to push yet another file format for music

by Shawn Ingram on Aug 11, 2009 at 02:18 PM

In yet another example of the music industry trying to say that they understand what’s going on with distributing music through the web, the record labels are trying to push a new format that will attempt to replace the album.  The format, called CMX, will be a single download that… Continue Reading »

Calling all drumers: Samsung Mobile Innovator introduces Caxixi - drums on your phone

by Natesh Sood on Aug 6, 2009 at 07:25 AM

It’s pretty crazy with all the things phones can do these days - browse the Internet, play music, provide directions and navigation, and make calls.  Well here’s another thing to add to that list; brand new from Samsung Mobile Innovator engineers, a software called Caxixi that plays a variety of… Continue Reading »

Pirate Bay announces new business plan

by Shawn Ingram on Jul 20, 2009 at 09:17 AM

Last month, when The Pirate Bay announced its sale to Global Gaming Factory X (GGF), there was much cause for concern.  The firm promised to legalize and monetize the site in a way that wasn’t all that clear to anyone.  The thought scared many people into thinking they may have… Continue Reading »

UK teens release hate on iPods.  Study says CDs rule

by JG Mason on Jul 16, 2009 at 08:13 AM

Call it “Delusional Thursday” if you like, but a recent study from The Leading Question, in conjunction with Music Ally, says UK teens don’t just like CDs better, they prefer them.  In a world where the iPod has become more common than fire from a Sony laptop battery, we are… Continue Reading »

Microsoft looking to launch their own music streaming website?

by Natesh Sood on Jul 14, 2009 at 04:18 PM

According to Peter Bale, executive producer of MSN, Microsoft has plans to launch a music streaming service by the end of July, one that would be similar to Spotify.  The music streaming industry is a popular and profitable one, as there are many different services such as Pandora, Last.fm, Spotify,… Continue Reading »

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