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'Google' for Music Could Be on Its Way

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon May 7, 2012 03:29 PM ET | 0

A computer program is able to find songs using keywords like "happy" or "funky." Read more

Whack This Poster To Change Songs

Posted by Christina Ortiz Fri Apr 27, 2012 02:18 PM ET | 0

This poster just needs a good smack to change a bad song to a good one. Read more

Waterproof iPod Ready For All Kinds of Fun

Posted by Christina Ortiz Wed Apr 4, 2012 01:28 PM ET | 0

This iPod Shuffle is watertight, making it a good fit for swimmers and heavy-sweaters alike. Read more

Waterproof iPod Ready For All Kinds of Fun

Don't Just Ding-Dong, Boogie Down!

Posted by Scott Tharler Fri Mar 2, 2012 03:50 PM ET | 0

Customize the music heard when folks ring your doorbell. Read more

NPR Shows Off Its Music-Centric Side

Posted by Christina Ortiz Fri Feb 17, 2012 09:46 AM ET | 0

The app features interviews, music and concerts performed by artists in NPR studios. Read more

Did Alan Lomax Invent Pandora?

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Feb 3, 2012 09:06 AM ET | 0

His methods for categorizing music are similar to algorithms used today by music streaming sites. Read more

How Do You Gift-Wrap An MP3 File?

Posted by Rob Pegoraro Tue Dec 20, 2011 04:33 PM ET | 0

We know how to buy digital gifts, but we still don't know how to wrap them as presents. Read more

Music Coming Soon to Facebook

Posted by Cristen Conger Mon Sep 12, 2011 02:36 PM ET | 0

A keen-eyed programmer spotted tell-tale music-related coding in the download link for Facebook Video Chat. Read more

SRS Adapter Amps Up Audio

Posted by Scott Tharler Thu Jul 28, 2011 09:45 AM ET | 0

This small dongle greatly extends the bass, treble and/or surround of audio from your iPad, iPhone or iPod. Read more

New Sonos Speaker: Small, Versatile, Affordable

Posted by Scott Tharler Mon Jul 25, 2011 09:52 AM ET | 0

Play:3 is $100 less, 40 percent more compact and 3 pounds lighter than its predecessor. Read more

New Sonos Speaker: Small, Versatile, Affordable

Spotify: The Jukebox In The Sky

Posted by Rob Pegoraro Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:27 AM ET | 0

After years of delay, Spotify is available and a great way to discover new music -- if you can get an invitation. Read more

Top 5 Things People Buy Online

Posted Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:33 AM ET | 0

Although "free" reigns supreme on the Web, people are filling up their virtual shopping carts. But with what? Read more

Band-Aid Sized MP3 Player Powered By Body Heat

Posted by David Teeghman Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:00 PM ET | 0

The Skinny Player sticks to your skin like a bandage. Read more

Teens Get High Off Digital Drugs

Posted by David Teeghman Tue Jul 20, 2010 01:06 PM ET | 0

A new practice called "i-Dosing" involves listening to binaural beats, and is supposed to produce feelings of ecstasy. Read more

More Abundance by Owning Less

Posted by Chris Davis Sun Jan 10, 2010 09:04 AM ET | 0

Less is more; let the music show you how. We've witnessed the progression: albums to compact discs to digital files a la iTunes, where each step takes less material and less effort to get the music to the listener. Now, ... Read more

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