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  • Beatles in talks for online song sales

    The Beatles are in preliminary talks with technology companies about selling their songs on the Internet, after years of shunning the online music business, according to sources familiar with the situation.

  • Record labels offer MP3 test for $2

    In what may be a first for the recording industry, Maverick Records and Vivendi Universal's online division are asking listeners to pay AU$2 for an unprotected MP3 version of a new single.

  • MP3 Special: Let the music play

    MP3 has far and away established itself as the standard in digital music formatting. Whatever the fate of Napster, the music file swapping craze shows no sign of slowing down under. But what happens when your MP3 player, PC and CD rack start to overflow? ZDNet Australia takes a look at some of the MP3 file storing hardware and software currently on the market, and discusses the likelihood of starting up your very own MP3 jukebox.

  • Sony hurls itself into online music

    The Japanese electronics giant wants to be at the heart of the converged broadband world, and is launching itself into the ultra-competitive market for music downloads.

  • Public gets peek at Windows Media Player 11

    Taking aim at the dominance of Apple Computer, Microsoft this week is launching a test version of a revamped jukebox aimed at trying to knock iTunes down a peg.

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  • Tech giants lock down wireless content

    A group of technology heavyweights is expected to take the wraps off a secretive effort to secure music and video on wireless devices, according to sources familiar with the plans.

Reviews (3)

  • Apple's music: Evolution, not revolution

    Analysis: For all the glitz surrounding the unveiling Monday of Apple Computer's new music service, a quick look suggests that it's a solid, but hardly revolutionary, addition to the market.

  • Dirty downloads done dirt cheap!

    Legal music downloads in Australia are expensive, files are restrictive, catalogues are small and music lovers are better off finding their favourite bands in a record store.

  • iTunes makes Windows debut

    Apple ventures into new territory with its music service. But can it make the balance sheet sing?

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