Music Players News Archives

“We believe the Nuvifone will change the way people view converged devices in the future.”

Garmin Ltd., the nation's leading maker of satellite-powered navigational devices, is getting into the wireless phone business with a handset that incorporates GPS. via Rapid City Journal

The mStation Stereo Orb features a fun and colorful design, comes with a handy remote, and offers solid sound quality with tons of bass. via ZDNet

Logitech's diNovo Mini does for home theater PC keyboards what Apple's iPod did for the MP3 player. via The State

Pyramat's Laptop Sound Booster boasts a clever design. Not only does it function as a sturdy tray for your laptop but it also has two built-in, USB-powered full-range speakers that amplify your laptop's sound. via Ithaca Journal

Perhaps it was wishful thinking, but I thought by now I'd be able to sit at any city cafe, park bench or airport bar across the country and jump on the Internet via a free Wi-Fi connection. via Belleville News-Democrat

“We are a converged operator, with a presence on both the Internet and the mobile network”

Several telecoms are trying to emulate Asia, where in certain countries music over the mobile phone outsells Internet downloads. via NewsFactor Network

“In China, nine out of 10 phones are hacked.”

Perhaps Apple will need to cut prices to revive sales -- a painful move if the percentage of unlocked iPhones continues to rise. via NewsFactor

Would Amazon make a music player? Don't hold your breath. Posted Jan. 29, '08, 8:19 AM PT by Dan Moren Category Apple >> Rivals Amazon's already on its way to bringing the joyful sound of DRM-free MP3s to the ... via MacUser

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“In order to achieve this level of year-over-year iPod growth, we are expecting Apple to introduce cheaper, innovative iPods with Wi-Fi and multi-touch technology”

With market data clearly showing a deceleration in growth of the standalone MP3 player market, Apple Inc. via AppleInsider

“Samsung recognizes that the market for high-definition players is growing exponentially, and that consumers in this category want to push the quality of their home viewing experience to rival that of a true theater experience”

Samsung Electronics, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, has once again raised the bar for digital viewing technology with its 2008 line of DVD and Blu-ray players. via EHomeUpgrade

LAS VEGAS - Cellphone suppliers Sony Ericsson and Motorola turned out at International CES with new music-focused cellphones, one of which was described by Motorola mobile devices president Stu Reed as ... via Twice

TWICE On The Scene: CES Star Power Film and music stars were out in force at CES this year. via Twice

“Unlike in America, the iPod is not synonymous with a top-of-the-line Apple product in Russia”

Business Thursday, January 24, 2008. Page 7. Paul Sakuma / AP Wil Giseler talking on his iPhone in front of a poster at Apple's MacWorld conference in San Francisco on Jan. via The Moscow Times

“Artists that include stars like James Blunt love QTRAX and are very supportive”

Good news is in the air for both music fans and the world's ailing recording industry -- a growing number of legal and free music Internet services are appearing offering vast numbers of songs, as long as music ... via The Age

Apple's iPod Touch-up has big flaw In a software upgrade that should have been included when the iPod Touch was introduced, Apple added every Internet application to the music player that exists on the iPhone. via Chicago Tribune

“The award-winning products using our technology combine media and networking in ways that are easy to use and solve real consumer problems”

Michelle Sims, 408-789-2210 michelle.sims@ubicom.com or LEWIS PR for Ubicom Michelle Homes, 415-992-4400 ubicom@lewispr.com Ubicom , Inc., a leading provider of communications processor and software solutions, ... via PR-inside.com

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“Apple has nothing to do with it.”

A revamped online file-sharing service aims to woo legions of music fans by offering unlimited, free song downloads that are compatible with iPods, and all with the blessing of major recording companies. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“The company is growing substantially faster than the market and will continue for some time to come.”

APPLE said it had sold more than 10.5 million iPods in the first three months of 2007, boosting profits by 88 per cent in the most profitable quarter in its history. via Edinburgh News

Sony Ericsson W910i Edgard Hilario Such hoopla has been been made about the series of Walkman phones coming out seemingly non-stop from the Sony Ericsson toy shop. via Manila Bulletin

The Touch is more than just a big sibling to the other iPods. I've thought of the iPod Touch as a bigger version of its media-playing siblings. via US News & World Report

“In the past it's been 'I can have something thin and light, but that means I have to have a battery that isn't as powerful or last as long”

As Australia's school children prepare for a new school year, a look into their school bags will reveal a much more sophisticated and tech savvy generation than their parents remember. via XtraMSN Real Estate

U.S. wireless carrier Alltel Wireless this week rolled out two new mobile phones, the LG Scoop and the Samsung Muse, and added a red BlackBerry Pearl 8130 to its smartphone lineup. via InformationWeek

“We're thrilled to report our best quarter ever, with the highest revenue and earnings in Apple's history”

Holy crap, Apple made a lot of money this quarter: $9.6 billion in revenues for $1.58 billion in profits. via Gizmodo

Buying an MP3 player can be a confusing process; there are countless devices to choose from and each one has its own capabilities and limitations. via KNVA-TV Austin

LG Scoop: The Scoop is a rebranded LG Rumor. It is a messaging phone that slides open sideways to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. via Phone Scoop

Zune: January 2008 High End MP3 Player Roundup Yep, the $20 touch Upgrade is a Rip-Off Apple: U.S. iPod Unit Sales Flat Year Over Year Many iPod Users Are Under 10 ___ iPod vs. via Applelinks

“Wow! They say they're as cool as Apple. Let me get one of those Bravia Internet Video Link thingies.”

Posted Jan. 23, '08, 10:05 AM PT by Aayush Arya Category Apple >> Rivals Now, now, this is just plain pathetic. via MacUser

“The Street is clearly concerned that iPod unit growth will deteriorate further in coming quarters”

A year after Apple dropped "Computer" from its corporate name, the trendsetter in flashy entertainment gear is at risk of becoming, well, a computer company. via US News & World Report

Categories: General , Personal Technology , Entertainment , Apple Tags: Apple iPod , Apple Inc. via Between the Lines

Amanda Natividad - Tue 22 Jan 2008 02:16 PM PST As the number of children using portable digital music players has grown, so too has the demand for specialized players, accessories and child-targeted video and ... via PaidContent.org

“Our business performed very well in the December quarter, and we remain very confident in our products and our strategy”

Apple Inc. blew past Wall Street's bullish expectations in the first quarter with a 57 percent jump in profit, but a dramatically lower forecast sent shares plunging on fears about slowing consumer spending on ... via The Age

“The pink iPod nano is perfect for people who want a great new color this spring, or who are searching for a special Valentine's Day gift.”

Apple today announced that it is adding a gorgeous new pink iPod nano to the lineup of the world's most popular music player. via Apple Press Releases

PC Connection has the iPod classic 80GB in Black for a low $229.95 with free shipping. via Techbargains.com

“I've gotten iPods from Russia, South Africa, even Japan”

The Apple iPod is arguably the most popular music player on the market, but as with most pieces of technology, it is not immune to problems. via WUSA9

T-Mobile has added the thin and sexy Samsung SGH-t819 slider phone to its line-up, with pricing set at $99.99 with a 2 year contract. via Digital Tech News

Dismiss Walt Mossberg's Column Archive The Mossberg Solution A Home Base for iPod Hits by Katherine Boehret Next time you get comfortable on the couch, remember that you're relaxing in the consumer electronics ... via All Things Digital

“We are negotiating on details, including a revenue sharing standard. Apple needs a local operator to promote iPhone”

Apple Inc and Thailand's Advanced Info Service are in talks about selling the U.S. firm's popular iPhone in Thailand, a senior official of the Thai firm said on Monday. via Reuters UK

“The amount of money consumers spend on music received on mobile phones will multiply approximately 11 times between 2006 and 2011”

Music-optimised handsets were big in 2007 but this year the convergence of phones and MP3 players will be complete, mobile makers say. via The Sydney Morning Herald

“You have to pay attention. And many times a narrator can bring something out in the text that you might not have noticed while reading it.”

Kids are reading books, but they are listening to them, too. And libraries are listening to their young patrons by providing more audio books. via Times Union

This article talks about the portability of mp3 players, as an important feature for those who are constantly on the move. via Buzzle.com

As is usually the case following a Steve Jobs' keynote address at Macworld, the Apple universe was in a tizzy this week, buzzing about the new products that Jobs announced - including an ultralight notebook - ... via The Globe and Mail

Posted in Technology Social tagging: apple > appletimecapsule > macbookair Let's face it, while most of Apple's products have been somewhat cool and nifty, they've never actually been particularly useful. via Wonderful electric

“Both the BS900 and BS300 provide an incredible range of multimedia experiences with any Bluetooth-enabled device, reflecting the growing consumer demand for options to listen to music wirelessly at home or away.”

Samsung Electronics , has announced BS900 , a new Bluetooth speaker. The BS900 allows consumers to enjoy music wirelessly from their Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or portable media player. via Ployer

Plantronics' Virtual Phone Booth Stereo Headset is my first review item fresh from CES. via NotebookReview.com

“We are preparing for its arrival. We shall have the MacBook Air in less than two weeks and offer it for sale by the end of February”

Computer maker Apple has unveiled its latest offering, the Macbook Air, that is being touted as the world's thinnest notebook. via AllAfrica.com

“With the application of TOC design to the Series 6 and 7 HDTVs, Samsung is truly changing the look of TVs and introduces a visual appeal that will make it the centerpiece of any living room”

INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO East 2008 Begins in . CES Coverage . With an aim to redefine the role of high-definition TVs in the home, Samsung Electronics is introducing its new LCD HDTV Series 6 and 7. ... via TMCnet

As the countdown continues to the all-digital airwaves, here are a few HDTVs to watch in 2008: Philips Eco TV: A green HDTV? Philips' 42PFL5603D, available in March for $1,400, makes a case with power ... via Chicago Tribune

“Not only is the Raindrop Sleeve water-resistant, but it is also compact and lightweight enough to be tossed inside another notebook carrying case, offering additional MacBook protection for busy students, travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.”

At Macworld 2008, Atlantic, a manufacturer and distributor of media storage solutions and gaming and iPod accessories, announced the Raindrop Sleeve, a lightweight neoprene case designed to tightly fit and ... via TMCnet

Apple CEO Steve Jobs holds an envelope containing the new MacBook Air during his keynote at the MacWorld Conference in San Francisco, Tuesday, Jan. via San Francisco Examiner

“I just started thinking about ways that you could build a company around ... encouraging people to live that lifestyle of temporary ownership”

We think a lot about getting new gadgets, but not so much about getting rid of old ones. The result: old cell phones, defunct laser printers and Pentium III computers gathering dust.

A couple companies want to help us clear out those old gadgets, while feeding our upgrade habit, helping the environment and making a buck for themselves.

Instead of being hit up for an extended warranty next time you buy a gadget, you may find yourself hearing a pitch from TechForward Inc., a Los Angeles-based company selling a 'guaranteed' buyback plan for electronics. Read more

Watch out, Apple, the iPod finally has some serious competition. Just stroll around the exhibit halls at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, and you'll find attractive alternatives to the blockbuster music ... via CANOE

Since Macworld 2008 didn't announce any new 'Pods I thought this would be a good time to survey iPod owners. via CNET News.com

“Last year we presented an exciting vision and demonstration of the future of live mobile television and we have returned this year with the heart of the story”

Samsung Electronics provided several updates to the audience at CES 2008 on the progress of Advanced-VSB , its proposed mobile television standard that will be a dramatic enhancement to the transmission of ... via TMCnet

Taiwanese computer parts maker Asus obviously didn't get the memo. Didn't Asus know notebook computers need hard drives? Or that they are supposed to run Windows -- and the pre-loaded software must bloat the ... via HeraldTribune.com

Japan portable MP3 player, portable multimedia player , and portable DVD player retail volume is expected to be strong over the next five years. via PR-inside.com

Major product announcements from Apple Inc. Tuesday: - MacBook Air: A laptop less than an inch thick . via FindLaw

Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs confirmed the tech giant's foray into online movie rentals Tuesday, revealing an alliance with all six major movie studios to offer first-run films over high-speed Internet ... via The State

“The folks on the cutting edge of that group said, 'I don't want a waify little iPod. I like the colour of the Zune. I like the chunkiness.'”

The original Microsoft Zune was ugly, a portable digital music player about as sleek as a shoebox and encased in a laughingstock of drab shells. via The Globe and Mail

“We offer mounting solutions that are custom designed for virtually every car in the world, and for all popular handheld devices.”

John Slattery, 512-535-6855 jslattery@proclipusa.com Tomorrow at Macworld 2008, ProClip USA, Inc. via PR-inside.com

Posted in Robots , iPod , iPod Accessories , CES 2008 by Conner Flynn on January 9th, 2008 I'm not going to talk about the fact that these robots have iPods in their crotch areas. via Slippery Brick

Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday that fourth-quarter net profit fell 6.6 percent from the same period the year before, amid sharp declines in prices for computer memory chips.

Samsung Electronics, the world's largest manufacturer of computer memory chips, earned 2.212 trillion won ($2.36 billion) in the three months that ended Dec. 31, the company said in a statement. Samsung posted net profit of 2.368 trillion won in the same period a year earlier.

The result, though marking Samsung's fourth net profit decline in the past five quarters, was better than expected. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires forecast that Samsung would post a net profit of 1.97 trillion won ($2.1 billion). Read more

“It's not a surprise. China Mobile doesn't want to share its non-voice revenue”

Apple and China Mobile have called off talks to launch the U.S. firm's popular iPhones in China, dashing investor speculation that the device will hit store shelves soon and sending China Mobile shares down. via InformationWeek

There's no one-size-fits-all MP3 player that's perfect for everybody. Some people need a small MP3 player for the gym, while others need tablet-size players with wide-screen video playback. via CNET News.com

January 9, 2008 at 6:30 pm Filed under Entertainment , NewsLog , Technology The European Commission has forced Apple Inc. via Men's News Daily

“Whenever I go to a new place, I always try to rent a bike. When you drive, you find yourself in a bubble, and you can't hear or smell anything.”

LAS VEGAS -- When Roger Kay pulls up at a casino, people notice. That's because he's on a bicycle. via Los Angeles Times

“The Copyright Board erred in law when it concluded that it has the legal authority to certify the tariff that CPCC has proposed for 2008 and 2009 on digital audio recorders”

Yesterday, the Federal Court of Appeal rejected a decision by Canada's Copyright Board to collect fees from the sales of MP3 players in order to compensate artists for lost revenue from private copying. via AfterDawn.com

While the Consumer Electronics Association announced that it would go green by purchasing 20,000 tons' worth of carbon offsets, a few companies at CES 2008's Sustainable Technologies TechZone introduced new ... via Computerworld

Posted in music , MP3 , Radio , CES 2008 by Conner Flynn on January 6th, 2008 If you are looking for a stylish CD/MP3 clock radio that has quality German design, Sonoro Audio has three new cubos that are ... via Slippery Brick

Whirlpool is offering what it calls the centralpark Connection refrigerator. Options include an iPod dock and speakers for a digital music player, a digital photo frame and a Wi-Fi-equipped touch-screen ... via WFMY 2 Greensboro

Fraunhofer pitches new lossless audio format Peter Cohen, Macworld.com Fraunhofer IIS, inventor of the ubiquitous MP3 music format, on Monday made a pitch to audio and computer makers to use its HD-AAC format. via Macworld UK

You've undoubtedly heard of the iPod Nano, and may even have the tiny music player tucked in a pocket or hanging from a lanyard around your neck. via ZDNet

And here we are at the last day of CES. I said that I was excited about a meeting that I had lined up for today, but let me preface the story with a bit about myself. via EETimes

Jook Inc. , a subsidiary of gaming mouse maker Razer, announced this week at CES a new approach to the concept of music sharing and social networking with its namesake product, Jook. via IPod Observer

Posted in Amazon , Sony , News , DRM by Darrin Olson on January 10th, 2008 Just before the close of 2007 Warner Music Group joined EMI and Universal by dropping their digital copying restrictions on downloaded ... via Slippery Brick

Sony BMG will start selling music downloads in the cop