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eMusic

eMusicThey sell to spammersHad been signed up with this company for 6 months, recently began receiving spam on the email address I gave them. This was a custom address that was not given to anywhere else or posted on any website. The spam received was all of the same variety...

Tags: E-mail, Web site development, Cyberthreats, Spam, Web technology, EMusic

Discussion threads 2009-07-11

Hands on with 6 online music services

Apple has a virtual monopoly in the digital music download business, thanks to its iTunes Music Store. But there's plenty of competition. Here's a closer look at six services trying to deliver your favorite MP3s for less than Apple charges. by Ed Bott

Tags: Apple Inc., Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, iTunes, online music, Rhapsody, Zune, eMusic, Lala, Amazon MP3, Amie Street, Ed Bott

Image galleries 2009-04-23

eMusic Remote 1.0.0.2 (Windows)

eMusic has released a new and hopefully improved download manager. Our goal is to rid ourselves of years of issues with downloading and to give you an experience that should help you rock-on without having to worry about how to download. We will be including more features in future releases.

Tags: EMusic, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-07-10

Apple dropping iTunes Plus tracks to 99 cents

Apple dropping iTunes Plus tracks to 99 centsCompetition - ain't it great?Why is Amazon a treat to iTunes? Because unlike all the others that tries to compete, they did not ignore iTunes users with their service. They mad it really simple to add Amazon DRM-Free songs to iTunes/iPods at a...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-10-16

Amazon launches DRM-free iTunes killer

Amazon launches DRM-free iTunes killerIt should be 320K bit rateOr even better, direct full bitrate downloads! Apple needs competition since they're no angels themselves when it comes to DRM.RE: Amazon launches DRM-free iTunes killer89¢ is a lot more than 0, thoughRE: Amazon launches DRM-free iTunes killerI think its a...

Tags: Digital media, EMusic, Amazon.com Inc., DRM-free iTunes killer, DRM-free iTunes, killer

Discussion threads 2007-09-25

AT&T's new OTA eMusic Mobile service results in $1.50 per song fee

AT&T just launched their new eMusic Mobile download service that allows you to download MP3 files from eMusic directly to your compatible mobile phone. eMusic is an online seller of MP3 music from independent labels that has is DRM-free so you can purchase and then listen to your MP3 songs...

Tags: Wireless carriers, Smartphone, S60, MP3 players, mobile services, Feature phones

Blog posts 2007-07-31

What web 2.0 could teach Warner's Music's Eric Bronfman

What web 2.0 could teach Warner's Music's Eric BronfmanHuh?OK yes in a perfect world removal of DRM would be great... For the consumer and music listener. However what you fail to address is the whole industry called the music industry. If they remove DRM, how exactly is the industry...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Web 2.0, Warner Music Group Corp., Web, EMusic, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2007-02-12

eMusic hears sweet sound of success in Europe

eMusic hears sweet sound of success in EuropeAnother music service...Mercora-ever heard of them? They've also got a huge online music catalog, and it's LEGAL. They're going to do big things in '07.

Tags: EMusic

Discussion threads 2007-01-25

eMusic to launch download service across Europe

eMusic to launch download service across EuropeKeep it goingThis is the only music service that I am actually contenplating signing up for. I haven't taken the time to find the best way to access using Linux, either with wine and windows client or emusicJ java client. To date,...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, EMusic

Discussion threads 2006-09-12

eMusic to relaunch MP3 subscription service

eMusic to relaunch MP3 subscription serviceEmusic is a wonderful resourceI've been a member for about a year now, and the fact that they offer non-drm'd mp3's of music that you won't hear on mainstream radio make them the best place by far.Looking forward to the relaunch!

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, EMusic, MP3

Discussion threads 2004-09-20

Additional Resources

Friday follow-up: six online music services revisited

As it turns out, those pennies add up ...I agree, there's little point in sticking with one provider, especially if it happens to be an expensive one!Hey, a thought - if someone wrote an app for the iPod touch/iPhone that compared track prices from different outlets, I'd buy that!great idea,...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, online music, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Zune

Discussion threads 2009-09-04

The new Sony Reader Daily Edition may replace my Kindle and Reader 505

And it's real easy for you to transfer, right?All you have to do is push a button, or make a phone call, or send an email, and all your Kindle stuff moves right over to the Sony?Of course notBut that's the risk you take when you deal with companies that...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Wireless and Mobility, Sony Corp., Sony Reader, Reader 505, new Sony Reader Daily Edition, Sony Reader Daily Edition

Discussion threads 2009-08-25

Motorola Karma QA1 (AT&T)

It seems that PCD isn't the only manufacturer making square messaging phones. Indeed, the Motorola Karma QA1 for AT&T looks a whole lot like PCD's Verizon Wireless Blitz and the more recent Cricket TXTM8. However, the Karma QA1 is a step above those two in both design and features. It...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, AT&T Corp., Motorola Karma QA1, Karma QA1, Cricket TXTM8, Motorola Inc., phone

Product reviews 2009-08-05

Thomas-Rasset to appeal $1.9m verdict

Thomas-Rasset to appeal $1.9m verdictShe sure did ask for it.By sharing copyright protected songs. She should stop trying to blame the RIAA for her predicament. Regardless of the appropriateness or not of the $1.9M award two juries have found her guilty of willful infringement. Own up to it and take...

Tags: Litigation, Digital media, RIAA, Thomas-Rasset

Discussion threads 2009-07-06

New software enables communication for students with severe disabilities

New software enables communication for students with severe disabilitiesWow!To me, that is the natural progression of software/technology, to be able to include everyone in a full, rich life experience and share it with others. I often wondered how children with severe speech issues are able to express the natural...

Tags: Operational accounting, HEALTHCARE, Peachtree Software, revenue, Accenture Ltd., Sun Microsystems Inc., New Software

Discussion threads 2009-06-09

Microsoft finally shows why the Zune stands out against the iPod

Microsoft finally shows why the Zune stands out against the iPodZunekillerNow, that's funny! :DI do like the sound of their subscription model with the 10 songs you get to keep a month. I always thought that sounded cool, but it would depend on their catalog, though. I have a feeling...

Tags: Podcasts, Digital music, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, Microsoft Zune, music

Discussion threads 2009-05-12

New Microsoft ad pits Zune Pass vs. Apple iTunes

New Microsoft ad pits Zune Pass vs. Apple iTunesRent 30k tracks for $15 bucks and own 10 of emor buy 15 songs on itunes? I wouldn't use either service but I'd rather have the monthly access to all the music at once. RE: New Microsoft ad pits Zune Pass vs....

Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., Microsoft Zune, Zune Pass, music, New Microsoft ad, advertisement, Apple iTunes

Discussion threads 2009-05-12

6 music services compared: Who can bust the iTunes monopoly?

6 music services compared: Who can bust the iTunes monopoly?RE: 6 music services compared: Who can bust the iTunes monopoly?AHHH, Lala is only available to US residents.You really sold me on it as well Ed. :-(Only services I can access are iTunes(I presume, I wouldn't touch it) eMusic, and Amie...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, iTunes monopoly, music service

Discussion threads 2009-04-24

Samsung Hue II SCH-R600 (Alltel)

Photo gallery:Samsung Hue II SCH-R600Though Alltel's Samsung Hue II is an update to the original Samsung Hue, the two phones share few characteristics beyond their flip designs. While the first Hue had a vertical external display with red bands on either side, the Hue II features a standard external display...

Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Alltel Corp., backlighting, Hue

Product reviews 2009-03-05

iTunes finally goes DRM-free ... does anyone really care?

iTunes finally goes DRM-free ... does anyone really care?Playing catchupI think most people don't care because, unlike WMV, Apple's Fairplay was such an unrestrictive DRM, most people never even knew it was there.Just everybody.Did they forget to mention that iTunes is the largest music store by far?Well, if you exclude...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Dropping DRM, Apple iTunes, DRM-free

Discussion threads 2009-01-06