Google knows a lot about what people listen to because its Play Music service knows what's in users' MP3 libraries. A new tool lets people investigate which albums, artists and genres are most popular over time.…
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Google’s music match in U.S.: Better deal than Apple, Amazon?
Google launched a free music match service for MP3 files in Europe in October and now brings the same service to the U.S. Apple and Amazon also provide the same, but charge for the convenience of not having to upload a music library.…
Read MoreAndroid this week: Snapseed arrives; Galaxy S III update coming; PC-less MP3 is here
Snapseed, the hottest photo editing iOS app, arrived on Android this week; the free download is a must-try. Galaxy S III owners are about to get the ability to run two apps on one screen while the Samsung Muse MP3 player has a unique feature.…
Read MoreSamsung Muse, the MP3 player that syncs with your phone
Most MP3 players share a common denominator: Unless they have a Wi-Fi radio, you have to connect them to a computer to get your music on them. Not so with the Samsung Muse a $50 pebble-shaped device that syncs music from a smartphone.…
Read MoreGoogle moves to snuff sites that rip music from YouTube videos
In a move that suggests Google is coming to see itself as a content owner, the company is threatening legal action against sites that let users strip audio from YouTube videos and play them as stand-alone audio clips.…
Read MoreMobileTechRoundup podcast 257: CES preview; Nokia Lumia 710 impressions
On this week's audio podcast, Matt and Kevin share their expectations for next week's big Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Nokia Lumia 710 is in hand, so both hosts share their thoughts on this very capable $50 Windows Phone device for T-Mobile's network.…
Read MoreA better recipe for digital cuisine
Digital recipes and cookbooks need to emulate the world of digital music. By creating a standard recipe format similar to the MP3, we could overcome the artificial barriers between cooking Websites, apps and our bookshelves. Only then could we be build truly comprehensive digital cooking libraries.…
Read MoreSonos hits the 1M mark as digital music grows up
Sonos, the wireless music system, has achieved what it calls the 1 million room milestone. For a web service, such a milestone may not be as notable, but for a hardware maker that has been selling gear since January 2005, it’s a big deal.…
Read MoreHands on With Amazon’s Cloud Drive, Cloud Player
Amazon beat Apple and Google to the punch with an online music locker for storage and web playback, both on the desktop and on Google Android phones. I took the service for a spin to see how well it works for playback, purchases, and uploads.…
Read MoreAmazon, iTunes, Other? Where Do You Buy Your Digital Music?
I know some people who’ve settled on one source for digital music purchases. (I also have a friend who buys CDs and…
Read MoreAmazon, Wal-Mart Follow Apple’s Lead, Introduce Variable Pricing
It was a sad day this past Tuesday for almost everyone except the record labels when Apple (s aapl) put in place…
Read MoreFirst Look: Songbird Finally Gives iTunes Some Competition
Many have oft-complained about Microsoft’s hold on users with its monopoly on installed system components such as Internet Explorer and Microsoft Media…
Read MoreiTunes’ Attackers
Netflix and Napster are both launching assaults on Apple, today. CNET is reporting the release of Netflix’s Apple TV rival, simply called…
Read MoreeMusic: Now it’s universal
The big news this week is undoubtedly Apple’s announcement of the new iPod product line and the lower price of the iPhone.…
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