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Yahoo Wants To Own Your Listeners

Jan 8th, 2008 | By | Category: Digital Music, Podcasting Services

Yahoo today announced a new free browser-based MP3 player that you can use and freely embed in your page. Here’s how it works: You add links to MP3s in your web page. These can be anywhere on the web. You add a line of code to insert Yahoo’s Javascript library. Working play buttons appear next […]



New iPhone Loudspeaker Dock

Jan 8th, 2008 | By | Category: iPhone, iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

CES: JBL introduced the JBL On Stage IIIP high-performance loudspeaker docking station for use with the new iPhone. It comes equipped with an IR remote for iPod track selection, menu navigation and volume control; it also includes a mini stereo jack for use with non-iPhone/-iPod devices. And with the option of AC power or battery […]



Apple Intros New XServe

Jan 8th, 2008 | By | Category: Podcasting Hardware

Apple today introduced the new Xserve, a 1U rack-optimized server that is up to twice as fast as its predecessor and includes an unlimited client license for Mac OS X Server Leopard. Starting at $2,999, the new Xserve has up to two Quad-Core 3.0 GHz Intel Xeon processors for 8-core performance, a new server architecture, […]



Apple Intros Fastest Mac Ever

Jan 8th, 2008 | By | Category: Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware

Apple today introduced the new Mac Pro with eight processor cores and a new system architecture that delivers up to twice the performance of its predecessor. The new Mac Pro combines two of Intel‚Äôs new 45 nanometer Quad-Core Xeon processors running up to 3.2 GHz, powerful new graphics and up to 4TB of internal storage […]



Google Is Killing Off Ad Men

Jan 8th, 2008 | By | Category: General

It looks like Google is killing off ad men and women. Advertising Age reports that Ogilvy & Mather getting ready to lay off between 50 and 100 staffers in New York this week. Ogilvy, New York, recently reshuffled management in the wake of the departure of Andy Berndt, former co-president of the New York office […]



CES: Flytunes Intros Digital Music Service For iPhones

Jan 7th, 2008 | By | Category: Digital Music, iPhone, iPods & Portable Media Players

At the 2008 CES Show, FlyTunes introduced a new digital music service for the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and other portable media players and cell phones: FlyTunes offers a personalized radio-like experience, with thousands of channels of digital music. Features: FlyTunes does not require a receiver or additional hardware purchase – it works with your […]



Napster To Sell Music As MP3 Files

Jan 7th, 2008 | By | Category: Digital Music, iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

Napster has joined the ranks of companies trying to compete with Apple’s iTunes by offering MP3 music downloads. The file format change will apply only to single tracks and album purchases, according tothe company. Tracks downloaded as part of the company’s music subscription service will continue to be DRM’d. “The ubiquity and cross-platform compatibility of […]



CES: Hands-Free iPhone Speaker Dock

Jan 7th, 2008 | By | Category: iPhone, iPods & Portable Media Players

CES: Newer Technology announced its newNewerTech iPhone Accessory Line, consisting of six products that add iPhone functionality and user convenience. The NewerTech iPhone Accessory Line includes: Bass Response Earbuds iPhone & iPod Auto Charger iPhone Speaker Dock & Hands-Free Mic iPhone Hands-Free Mic & Earbuds iPhone Headphone Jack Adapter iPhone Mic Extender Cable Their most […]



CES: JVC’s Double-Barreled His ‘n’ Hers iPod Stereo

Jan 7th, 2008 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

At the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, JVC introduced the NX-PN7, a double-barreled iPod dock. The dual dock NX-PN7 accommodates two iPod players side-by side, charging them simultaneously and offering playback from each through the dock‚Äôs speaker system. Supplementing iPod playback is an AM/FM tuner, a clock and timer. In addition, there‚Äôs an analog audio input […]



Audacity For The Mac Is Dead

Jan 7th, 2008 | By | Category: Podcasting Software

Audacity, the cross-platform audio editor that has been used by many podcasters as an entry-level podcasting tool, appears to be dead on the Mac platform. “1.3.4 for OS X will appear when someone volunteers to compile it and sort the remaining bugs out,” writes richardash1981 at the Audacity Team Forum. “There is currently no one […]