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Apple updates iTunes to 11.0.3, improves Songs view, MiniPlayer

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

On Thursday, Apple updated its flagship program <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285778==http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/" rel='nofollow'>iTunes</a> to version <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285779==http://support.apple.com/downloads/" rel='nofollow'>11.0.3</a>, which brings some new features as well as addresses a number o...

A-JAYS Five earphones come in iOS, Android and Windows versions

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:57:00 GMT

Swedish audio maker JAYS has released the latest version of its popular <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285719== http://www.jays.se/products/a-jays-five" rel='nofollow'>a-JAYS Five</a> series earphones. Unlike the previous model that came in one edition, the new lineup comes in three discrete models, each individually tailored to iOS, Android and Windows Phone de...

Google launches All Access streaming music service, goes live in US

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:14:00 GMT

Google has announced its music service at its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285651==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/15/google.kicks.off.developer.conference/" rel='nofollow'>Google I/O</a> developer conference. As leaked <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285652==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/14/undetailed.offering.expected.during....

Report: Google to offer subscription-based music streaming service

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:37:00 GMT

According to "sources familiar with the company," Google is planning to debut a new subscription music service sometime during the Google I/O conference. Reports have surfaced that Google has signed licensing deals with Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group, the three largest record labels in the world in preperations to launch the music offering....

Geneva remodels Model S speaker set, adds Bluetooth A2DP streaming

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:53:00 GMT

Boutique sound system manufacturer <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285586==http://www.genevalab.com/" rel='nofollow'>Geneva</a> has announced the new <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285587==http://www.genevalab.com/sound/us_en/genevasound-s-wireless/" rel='nofollow'>Model S Wireless</a> Bluetooth streaming speaker set. The new M...

DealNN: MacBook Air, Logitech iPad keyboard and more

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:56:00 GMT

This week, MacMall.com has reduced the price of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285574==http://www.dealnn.com/79-off-13.3-inch-macbook-air.html" rel='nofollow'>13.3-inch MacBook Air</a> from $1,399 down to $1,319 with free shipping. That $79 discount makes this the lowest price we have seen by about $30. This MacBook Pro features a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 proce...

Viral 'Space Oddity' ISS video made using iPad, Garageband

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:55:00 GMT

The video of International Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield performing a tailored version of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KaOC9danxNo#!">David Bowie's "Space Oddity"</a> as a farewell to the ISS which has recently gone viral was created using an iPad. Hadfield, who has become a sensation in his native ...

Sony rolls out Bluetooth earphones with OLED display, app extensions

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:52:00 GMT

Following hot on the heels of the Sony <a href=" http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/13/sony.adds.new.sbh20.stereo.bluetooth.earphones.to.range/">SBH20</a> Bluetooth earphones, the company has also revealed a more upmarket variant, the <a href="http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/stereo-bluetooth-headset-sbh50/specificat...

Briefly: Netflix for iPad gains auto-play, Cloud Drive Photos for iOS

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:28:00 GMT

Yesterday Netflix rolled out the next major release of its <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/netflix/id363590051?mt=8">iOS app</a>, introducing a new auto-play feature for TV shows. While currently restricted to the iPad users, the new feature brings the software in line with the functionality of the current web and TV app. At the end of a TV episode Ne...

Astell & Kern, iRiver launch $1,300 AK120 portable audio player

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:40:00 GMT

At the High End 2013 conference in Munich, Germany. electronic gadget company <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285299==http://www.iriver.com" rel='nofollow'>iRiver</a> announced the launch of the second model from the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285300==http://www.astellnkern.com" rel='nofollow'>Astell & Kern</a> line...

Report: Apple hits new snag with 'iRadio' royalty negotiations

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:04:00 GMT

Apple may have hit <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285301==http://www.macnn.com/articles/13/01/04/service.forecast.to.launch.sometime.in.2013/" rel='nofollow'>another snag</a> in its alleged plan to launch an <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285302==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/03/29/service.would.offer.streaming.customized.music.buy.buttons/&q...

High-end Shure SE846 with quad-drivers appear, $1000 street price

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:16:00 GMT

Shure has quietly slipped out its latest in-ear headphones, the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285252== http://www.shureasia.com/products/earphones/se846" rel='nofollow'>SE846</a> with quad-drivers, through an official launch in Asia. The see-through plastic enclosure also allows users to get a close look at some of the 10 laser cut stainless steel plates that h...

Spotify web player exploited for free downloads by Chrome extension

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:01:00 GMT

A vulnerability found in <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285168==http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/12/06/streaming.service.breaks.1.million.us.subscriber.barrier/" rel='nofollow'>Spotify's web player</a> has been exploited, allowing users to download permanent copies of songs from the service. A Chrome extension by the name of Downloadify used the exploit t...

Bose adds AE2w Bluetooth headphones to lineup

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:44:00 GMT

Bose has revealed its new <a href="http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/wireless_headphones/ae2w_headphones/index.jsp">AE2w</a> Bluetooth headphones featuring the company's well-regarded TriPort audio technology. Interestingly although compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth devices, the Bose website seems to be targeting the headphones...

Briefly: Rhapsody, Scosche headphones, Humble Double Fine Bundle

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:04:00 GMT

Music service <a href="http://www.rhapsody.com">Rhapsody</a> has implemented a new "liner notes" feature, implementing the RIAA's "Give Fans the Credit" plan for including detailed production information with each digital song, including songwriters, background performers, producers and engineers involved in the production. The rollout, sch...

DealNN: Retina MBP cut to $1,599

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:22:00 GMT

At MacMall.com this week, save 27 percent on the 13.3-inch <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285110==http://www.dealnn.com/13.3-inch-retina-mbp-cut-to-1599.html" rel='nofollow'>Retina MacBook Pro</a> which has been reduced by $600 -- from $2,200 down to $1,600. This MacBook Pro features a 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage along w...

Denon reveals new AV receiver lineup, supports Apple AirPlay

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT

Denon has revealed the latest additions to its networked AV receiver lineup, designed to suit users with a range of budgets. The new <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284952== http://usa.denon.com/us/product/pages/productlanding.aspx?pcatid=avsolutions(denonna)&catid=2011incommandreceivers(denonna)&catalog=denonna_us" rel='nofollow'>INCOMMAND</a> mo...

Briefly: BlueReach Bluetooth adapter, WiMP iOS update

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:01:00 GMT

Pyle has released a new Bluetooth wireless-based music interface that can convert any 30-pin speaker dock into a wireless audio device. The <a href="http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PBTR70/Bluetooth-A2DP-Streaming-Audio-Interface-%28MusicAudio%29-Receiver-Adapter-for-30-Pin-Apple-iPodiPhoneiPad-Docking-Station-With-LED-Status-Indicator-and-35-mm-Stereo-Aux-Input">BlueReach&...

Briefly: Pinnacle Studio, Songza iOS updates

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:53:00 GMT

The iPad version of Corel's <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=JWU6hEpoB3Q&subid=&offerid=146261.1&type=10&tmpid=3909&RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fpinnacle-studio%2Fid552100086%3Fmt%3D8">Pinnacle Studio</a> has undergone a major update that introduces a brand new speed control. ...

DealNN: 27-inch iMac cut to $2,899

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:09:00 GMT

This week, MacMall.com has lowered the price on the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284645==http://www.dealnn.com/27-inch-imac-cut-to-2899.html" rel='nofollow'>27-inch iMac</a> from $2,949 down to $2,899 with free shipping. That's a savings of $49, making this the lowest price on this iMac brand new. This iMac features a 3.4GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RA...

Marshall releases Monitor, first over-ear headphones

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:23:00 GMT

Marshall has released its latest branded headphones dubbed the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284359== http://www.marshallheadphones.com/headphones/monitor/monitor-black" rel='nofollow'>Monitor</a>. The headphones are the first from Marshall that utilize an over-ear design, but is also relatively compact and features a collapsible design. Designed with studio li...

HTC clarifies Nokia injunction as against mic, not HTC One

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:12:00 GMT

HTC is planning to change its source of microphones for the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284247==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/02/26/android.flagship.at.mwc/" rel='nofollow'>HTC One</a> once its existing inventory has run out, following Nokia's recent <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284248==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/04/22/micro...

Apple launches A Decade of iTunes promo, no deals in sight

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:29:00 GMT

Apple has launched new <a href="http://www.macnn.com/articles/12/11/29/long.promised.software.finally.available/">iTunes</a> promotion it has dubbed ëA Decade of iTunes.' However unlike Google Play, which has run has celebrated milestones and <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/09/26/google.celebrates.25.billion.apps.served.with.f...

DealNN: 62 percent off refurbished LaCie 1TB Little Big Disk

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:45:00 GMT

This week, eCost.com has reduced the price on the refurbished <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284087==http://www.dealnn.com/62-off-refurb.-lacie-1tb-little-big-disk.html" rel='nofollow'>LaCie 1TB Little Big Disk</a> external hard drive with Thunderbolt from $450 down to $170, a savings of $280. That's about $180 less than buying this hard drive brand new anywher...

DealNN: 62% off refurbished LaCie 1TB Little Big Disk

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:45:00 GMT

This week eCost.com has reduced the price on the refurbished <a href="http://www.dealnn.com/62-off-refurb.-lacie-1tb-little-big-disk.html">LaCie 1TB Little Big Disk</a> external hard drive with Thunderbolt from $449.99 down to $169.99, a savings of $280. That's about $180 less than buying this hard drive brand new anywhere else. This hard drive features 1TB o...

Briefly: Lennon tour bus, Twitterific update, iOS dev changes

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:29:00 GMT

Apple is now sponsoring the long-running <a href="http://www.lennonbus.org/about_the_bus/sponsors">"John Lennon Educational Tour Bus,"</a> a mobile audio and video studio on wheels that tours educational institutions, encouraging students to explore and produce their own music with free songwriting, recording and multimedia production workshops. Usin...

Twitter launches #music track-discovery, charting service

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:34:00 GMT

Twitter has launched its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283714==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/04/12/twitter.music.launch.may.coincide.with.coachella.festival/" rel='nofollow'>rumored</a> music service today, revealing both a web app and one for iOS. <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283710==https://music.twitter.com" rel='nofollow'>T...

Orb Audio reduces size, increases power of Mini-T amp

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:56:00 GMT

Boutique audio devise manufacturer <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283675==http://www.orbaudio.com" rel='nofollow'>Orb Audio</a> announced today the launch of an all-new <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283676==http://www.orbaudio.com/mini-tamplifierandspeakerpackage-1.aspx" rel='nofollow'>Mini-T</a>, the company's micro-sized Cl...

DealNN: $449 off 15.4-inch MBP

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:01:00 GMT

Today's deal of the day from MacMall.com is on the 15.4-inch <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283494==http://www.dealnn.com/449-off-15.4-inch-macbook-pro.html" rel='nofollow'>MacBook Pro</a> which has been reduced by $449 -- lowering the cost from $2,549 down to $2,099. This MBP features a 2.7GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive along with ...

Giveaway: Bem Wireless Bluetooth speaker

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:07:00 GMT

Through modern history, portable audio devices have gone through many evolutionary phases -- from boom boxes and Walkman cassette tape players to CD and MP3 players. Now listening to music on the go consists of carrying around a smartphone and headphones, or a Bluetooth speaker. However, some Bluetooth speakers are too large to easily fit in a bag with other items. The Bēm Wireless m...

Twitter teases music service, could launch this weekend

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:16:00 GMT

Twitter may be launching its much-rumored music service later today, according to reports. A new page under <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283270==https://music.twitter.com/" rel='nofollow'>music.twitter.com</a> gives little in the way of clues for the service, and simply shows the Twitter logo, the hashtag "#music" and a sign-in button that requests p...

Creative reveals T3150 2.1 Bluetooth speakers

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:27:00 GMT

Creative has announced the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283250==http://en.store.creative.com/speakers/creative-t3150-wireless/4-21467.aspx" rel='nofollow'>T3150</a> Bluetooth speakers. The new speakers work over wired connections, but will pair with any Bluetooth-enabled device including smartphones, tablets and PCs over a range of up to 10 meters. Using a 2.1...

Report: Apple lands Universal Music Group for 'iRadio'

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT

Should Apple actually succeed with its alleged plan to start up a <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283220==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/03/29/service.would.offer.streaming.customized.music.buy.buttons/" rel='nofollow'>Pandora-style streaming radio service</a>, one of the biggest obstacles the company faced may be <a href="http://macnn.com/rd...

New Korg Kross workstation announced, available with 61 or 88 keys

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:22:00 GMT

Audio hardware maker <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283086==http://www.korg.com" rel='nofollow'>Korg</a> has announced the new <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283087==http://www.korg.com/Kross" rel='nofollow'>Kross</a> keyboard -- a mobile, affordable, keyboard workstation with audio/MIDI recording capabilities, AC or battery o...

Pioneer grows Elite line with VSX-43, VSX-70 AirPlay receivers

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:20:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283083==http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/" rel='nofollow'>Pioneer Electronics</a> today introduced two new Elite home theater AV receivers, the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283084==http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/VSX-43" rel='nofollow'>Elite VSX-43</...

Scosche ships BoomBottle ruggedized Bluetooth streamer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:53:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283074==http://www.scosche.com" rel='nofollow'>Scosche</a> has revealed availability of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283075==http://www.scosche.com/boombottle-weatherproof-wireless-portable-speaker-grey" rel='nofollow'>BoomBottle</a>, a new mobile speaker for streaming music while biking, h...

Ferrari by Logic3 enhances FS1 speaker dock with AirPlay

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:32:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283065==http://www.ferrari-by-logic3.com" rel='nofollow'>Ferrari by Logic3</a>, the creators of the Ferrari audio collection, launched the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283066==http://www.ferrari-by-logic3.com/ferrari-speaker-docks/scuderia-fs1-air-ferrari-speaker?colour=12" rel='nofollow'>FS1 Air<...

Briefly: Google Play Music expands, Facebook emotions

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:59:00 GMT

Google has expanded its free digital music locker to another five countries, according to a Google+ <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283013==https://plus.google.com/+GooglePlay/posts/4qLBkWJ1onW" rel='nofollow'>update</a>. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, and Portugal can now use <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/283014==music....

Google Music expanded to seven more countries

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:55:00 GMT

In a posting earlier today by Google, the company revealed that it is expanding its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282997==https://play.google.com/music/listen#start" rel='nofollow'>Google Music</a> service to seven additional countries. The posting declared that the service is now available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, New Zealand, and P...

DealNN roundup: $300 off 13.3-inch Retina MBP

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:42:00 GMT

This week, MacConnection.com has the 13.3-inch Retina <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282971==http://www.dealnn.com/300-off-13.3-inch-retina-macbook-pro.html" rel='nofollow'>MacBook Pro</a> for the reduced price of $1,500. That's $300 off the original price of $1,700, and the lowest price we have seen on this model by about $100. Free shipping is included, but sa...

Nokia Music launches as subscription app on Windows 8, RT

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:14:00 GMT

Nokia has released its first Windows 8 and Windows RT app, one that originally launched on the manufacturer's Windows Phone line of devices. <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282716==http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-US/app/nokia-music/4e9de0ba-ed72-4ffc-866d-cf964def6ddf" rel='nofollow'>Nokia Music</a> brings the same streaming radio subscription service as its...

Report: Apple close to deal on alleged 'iRadio' streaming service

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Late on Thursday, unnamed sources from "people familiar with the negotiations" said that Apple has come up with a <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282686==http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/04/apple-reportedly-closing-in-on-deal-with-record-labels-for-iradio-service" rel='nofollow'>clever workaround</a> to the major obstacles preventing it from concl...

BlackBerry shuttering BBM Music service on June 2nd

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:30:00 GMT

BlackBerry is shutting down its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282579==http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/11/02/bbm.music.reaches.blackberry.devices.wednesday/" rel='nofollow'>BBM Music</a> discovery service after being in operation for less than two years, with hefty competition from <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282580==http://www.electronista....

DealNN: Lenovo IdeaPad S400, cut to $399, more

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:01:00 GMT

This week, TigerDirect.com has reduced the price of the 14-inch <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282459==http://www.dealnn.com/lenovo-ideapad-s400-notebook-pc-now-399.html" rel='nofollow'>Lenovo IdeaPad</a> S400 notebook PC from $540 down to $400 for a savings of $140. That's about $70 less than the lowest price we've seen anywhere else. Free shipping is included,...

Judge: digital music reseller guilty of copyright infringement

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:02:00 GMT

A federal judge has ruled against digital music reseller ReDigi, describing the company's business model as a form of copyright infringement. The decision, which was posted by <em>Wired</em> (<A href="http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/threatlevel/2013/04/redigiruling.pdf">PDF</a>), rejects ReDigi's claims of protection <A hre...

Report: Apple pushing to get 'iRadio' going this summer

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Music industry executives are evidently not good at keeping secrets -- a number of them have gone on the record talking about Apple's proposed <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282204==http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/29/4160700/biting-the-hand-that-feeds-you-why-are-record-labels-fighting-pandora" rel='nofollow'>streaming "radio-like" service</a>, currentl...

Digital Treasures releases Lyrix Duo bluetooth streamer

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:04:00 GMT

Accessory manufacturer <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282034==http://www.digitaltreasures.com/" rel='nofollow'>Digital Treasures</a> has revealed the two-in-one <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/282035==http://www.digitaltreasures.com/lyrix-duo/" rel='nofollow'>Lyrix Duo</a> Bluetooth speaker with removable receiver. The wireless...

BMW adds iOS integration for four new apps

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:55:00 GMT

Just a day after Chevrolet <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/281962==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/03/25/new.sonic.allows.voice.activated.calls.songs.texts.calendars/" rel='nofollow'>debuted a commercial</a> promoting its Siri "Eyes-Free" integration, <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/281963==http://www.bmw.com" rel='nofollow'>...

ClairAudient single driver 'The ONE' speaker debuts

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:54:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/281940==http://www.audience-av.com/loudspeakers/" rel='nofollow'>Audience</a> today announced that it is now shipping the ClairAudient <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/281940==http://www.audience-av.com/loudspeakers/" rel='nofollow'>"The ONE" single-driver speaker set</a>. The new model i...

T-Mobile iPhone 5 to get HD Voice support

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:48:00 GMT

The <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/03/26/new.plans.explained.more.lte.devices.added.to.roster/">T-Mobile iPhone 5</a> will support the carrier's <a href="http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-5407">HD Voice</a> technology, according to an announcement. The feature provides clearer voice calls when compare...