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  • 10 May 2013

  • News: Why are you developing that set-top streaming device, Microsoft?

    As the world prepares for the unveiling of next-generation of Xbox later this month, rumors persist that the gaming console is not the only piece of living room hardware Microsoft is developing.

  • How-Tos: Windows 8 playlists

    In Windows 8 you can use the Windows Media Player and Music apps to keep all of your tracks in order

  • News: RIAA expands gold and platinum record awards to streamed music

    In another sign that music listening is expanding beyond the limits of CDs and digital purchases, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced on Thursday that it would recognize music and music videos streamed from on-demand services as part of its Gold & Platinum award program. These services include Mog, Muve Music, Rdio, Rhapsody, Slacker, Spotify, and Xbox Music, as well as video streaming services such as MTV.com, Vevo, Yahoo Music, and YouTube. This is the first time that the program has recognized tracks in a non-sales format.

  • News: YouTube launches pilot program for subscription-based paid channels

    In a move that will surprise precisely no one who's been paying attention to the state of streaming media, YouTube announced a pilot program Thursday that will herald a new age of subscription-based paid channels on the Google-owned video site.

  • 09 May 2013

  • Test Centre: Group test: what's the best smartphone?

    PC Advisor selects the best 5 smartphones available in the UK right now, using our hundreds of mobile phone reviews to choose the best blend of price and performance.

  • 08 May 2013

  • Feature: How to make your home wire-free

    With more and more gadgets and gizmos in our homes, it makes sense to opt for wireless kit wherever possible. Here are some options for TV, video, audio and smartphones

  • 05 May 2013

  • News: Nerdcore mixes geek culture with hip-hop

    Henry Bowers, a rapper born in Sweden, cuts an intimidating figure. Dreadlocks stream from beneath his black beanie, merging into the gargantuan beard he wears. He looks like a modern-day viking, teeth bared as he snarls an answering rhyme to his opponent.

  • 03 May 2013

  • News: Hands on: Instacast for OS X beta is a good listener

    If you love to listen to podcasts on your iPhone or iPad, you're probably familiar with Vemedio's Instacast, a $5 app that lets you consume your favorite shows through an elegant and well-thought-out user interface.

  • News: Creating complex smart playlists in iTunes

    Creating playlists in iTunes can be as simple as dragging a few songs, or as complex as creating smart playlists that refer to other playlists and use nested conditions to pick songs that meet specific criteria. In this week's column, I answer three questions to show just how complex smart playlists can be. While perhaps not the same as the smart playlists you want to make, they are good examples of the complexity that is available with smart playlists in iTunes.

  • News: Apps for summer music festivals

    Summer is upon us, and so is music festival season. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to music fests all around the country, and for some, summer just wouldn't be the same without attending one of these mega events. With beautiful weather (most of the time), comraderie with other attendees, an interesting array of food and art, and of course killer bands, there's a lot to experience.

  • 02 May 2013

  • How-Tos: Make a song your iPhone ringtone

    Bored of the standard iPhone ringtones and text message alerts? We explain how to turn any song you own into a tone on your iPhone. It's easy and takes just a minute using iTunes. UPDATED: 2nd May 2013

  • 01 May 2013

  • News: The iTunes Store turns 10

    Apple's iTunes Store has just passed a major milestone--10 years in business and still thriving. I'm joined by Chris Breen, Jon Seff, and Kirk McElhearn to talk about just what's happened over the past 10 years--from protected music downloads to the introduction of TV shows and movies. Along the way we talk about where Apple might make improvements as well as what the store may look like in the next 10 years.

  • News: Netflix lost more than 1100 streaming titles Wednesday, but does it matter?

    The Internet is abuzz with the news that Netflix's streaming titles are seeing some dramatic changes in May, with the online service set to lose a whopping 1800 titles during the month.

  • News: The best subscription music service: Spotify

    While many people still choose to purchase all their music outright, streaming music services offer some distinct advantages. To begin with, unless your personal music library contains well over 10 million tracks, a streaming service offers the more extensive library. That means you can sample music you might otherwise miss. And unlike with music stored in an iTunes library, say, you can access streaming music anywhere you have a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G connection. You can play channels of music based on a favorite artist or genre. And streaming services offer social components that make it easier to find new music that you might enjoy.

  • News: Belgian ISPs sued for providing Internet access without paying copyright levies

    Sabam, the Belgian association of authors, composers and publishers, has sued the country's three biggest ISPs, saying that they should be paying copyright levies for offering access to copyright protected materials online.

  • 30 April 2013

  • News: Yahoo beefs up its video selection with partnerships and a slew of original series

    Content is king, they say, and lately, Yahoo appears laser-focused on bringing top-notch video content to its website.

  • News: Four apps for making ambient music on your iOS device

    There are times when you want to listen to music, but may be tired of what's on your iPod or iPhone. Sure, you can check out a streaming service, such as Pandora or Spotify, but you might want to make your own music for a change. Not by composing music--unless you're not a musician, of course--but by using one of a handful of apps to "doodle" with music, in what can be an interesting (and relaxing) process.

  • 29 April 2013

  • News: Stadium HD Wireless Headphones pack in built-in music playback

    Headphones live in a market saturated with superb functionality and stylish designs. Those seeking to let loose their first set need something special to set themselves apart. Stadium Audio Group is hoping for brand recognition with a product unshackled by ties to other items with the Stadium HD Wireless Headphone (funding through May 15).

  • 26 April 2013

  • News: Amazon comedy pilots and Netflix's new new series

    Amazon's trying a new experiment this week, releasing eight new comedy pilots and letting users vote on which ones are worth continuing as a full series. Here are five of the eight pilots you should take a look at, and a quick review of Netflix's new series Hemlock Grove.

  • News: Ten more years: What the future holds for iTunes Store

    Over the course of its ten-year existence, the iTunes Store has evolved even as it has stood stock-still. Starting out as an online store that sold protected digital audio files, it expanded to include sales (and, in some cases, rentals) of movies, TV shows, apps, and books (both audio and electronic). Where it remains unbudged, though, is in its central mission: Sell, sell, and sell some more. Whether the purpose of its selling is to feed the hardware that Apple makes or to turn a profit on the media itself, the iTunes Store differs very little at its heart from the large "music, movies, books 'n' things" emporiums of old.

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