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Sneaky: Amazon Cloud Player Now Works with iOS (Sort of)

Without so much as a rumor or whisper, the Amazon Cloud Player suddenly works on Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

You didn’t miss the party—there wasn’t even an announcement. It just sort of happened over the weekend. Amazon may be causing its share of commotion these days, just not when it decides to let its free music locker …

The Nano Has Some Pint-Sized Competition in the ZEN M300

I know what you’re thinking: Why would anyone in this day and age need another MP3 player?

Well, maybe you’re a well-muscled specimen and don’t feel particularly at ease dragging your new $200 iPhone to the sweaty gym. Or maybe you’re a super serious runner who likes the lightweight portability of a more Nano-sized music player. Or …

Spotify to Add Movie Streaming? As Likely As Rocket Science, Says CEO

Spotify hasn’t even launched in the US yet, but rumor has it the European streaming music service may offer far more than just songs to wile away the hours. Recent buzz suggests Spotify plans to roll out a premium streaming movie rental service for customers this fall, and offer subscribers VoD access to features just weeks after …

NPR Offers Premium Stream For Those Who’ve Already Pledged

If you listen to NPR, chances are you’re not a fan of the pledge drives. Sure, you probably realize the importance of stations raising cash to keep broadcasting, but the constant interruptions can be annoying and repetitive, especially if you listen for extended periods.

Now there’s a way to avoid the pledge drive, and all you have to …

Compact Disc Creator Dies at 81

Sony’s Norio Ohga passed away on April 23 at 81 years of age from multiple organ failure. Ohga is perhaps best known for driving the development of the compact disc, which Sony first released back in 1982.

While studying music at a Tokyo university in 1953, Ohga was hired as a consultant by Sony thanks to his “expert knowledge of …

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