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The Latest Expansion by Rap, Inc.? Headphones

January 7, 2011

Hate your white earbuds? Then stop whining! There are so many options beyond stock buds, it's impossible to keep track. And, for those that got beyond the tablet and in-dash hype at CES last week, there we... Read More...

Those Droning Vuvuzelas: One Company Has a Technology Solution

Alexandra Osorio

June 17, 2010

If you've caught even five minutes of FIFA World Cup action, you've undoubtedly heard the drone. An endless blanket of noise from the 'vuvuzelas,' or plastic cylindrical horns being trumpeted by tens of thou... Read More...

General Motors Rolling In-Dash USB Ports

Paul Resnikoff

September 1, 2008

General Motors will integrate optional USB ports into upcoming radios, according to information surfacing over the weekend. The ports will allow users to interact with their devices using dashboard controls,... Read More...

The iPod Slowdown: Big Numbers, Slower Gains

Paul Resnikoff

January 17, 2008

The iPod defines modern-day music listening, and its role within the digital music ecosystem is commanding. But despite heavy sales volumes, unit and revenue gains are starting to slow. During the most re... Read More...

Apple Supersizes iPod Capacities, Labels Unenthusiastic

Paul Resnikoff

September 5, 2007

Apple is blitzing the market with major iPod interface, design, and accessibility enhancements. But the company is also beefing its top-level storage capabilities significantly, a less-than-thrilling develop... Read More...

Activision Taps Slash on Upcoming Guitar Hero Title

Alexandra Osorio

July 10, 2007

Slash will take a leading role in the upcoming edition of Guitar Hero, slated for in-store this fall. The release, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, will position the iconic guitarist front-and-center, accor... Read More...

Do-It-Yourself Ringtone Provider Trumpets Millionth Customer

Paul Resnikoff

June 25, 2007

Do-it-yourself ringtone enabler MyxerTones has now attracted one million customers, according to an announcement issued Monday. MyxerTones, owned by mVisible Technologies, offers a platform for independent a... Read More...

Shuttered Guitar Tabs Destination Plans Legal Resurrection

Paul Resnikoff

March 27, 2007

Guitar players worldwide are often searching for tabs online, though a number of destinations have recently been shuttered. That includes the Online Guitar Archive (OLGA), which closed in mid-August of last ... Read More...

Compatibility Problems Surface Between iPod, Vista OS

Paul Resnikoff

February 5, 2007

The recently-launched Vista operating system plays poorly with the iPod, according to information recently released by Apple. On Friday, Apple released a detailed support document warning consumers to refrai... Read More...

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The Latest Expansion by Rap, Inc.? Headphones

Those Droning Vuvuzelas: One Company Has a Technology Solution

General Motors Rolling In-Dash USB Ports

The iPod Slowdown: Big Numbers, Slower Gains

Apple Supersizes iPod Capacities, Labels Unenthusiastic

Activision Taps Slash on Upcoming Guitar Hero Title

Do-It-Yourself Ringtone Provider Trumpets Millionth Customer

Shuttered Guitar Tabs Destination Plans Legal Resurrection

Compatibility Problems Surface Between iPod, Vista OS