In an effort to fend off rival Microsoft, RealNetworks plans to unveil 'Helix,' a new open source version of its media streaming software that supports multiple file formats.
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.
A piece of software being distributed anonymously online has successfully cracked part of Microsoft's anti-piracy technology, the centerpiece of much of the giant's recent forays into the audio and video world.
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.
A large number of Windows users have jumped at the chance to try Apple Computer's iTunes jukebox software--and reactions are ranging from unabashed praise to complaints of bugs.
Users who download and store MP3 collections on company equipment and network not only hog bandwidth but also are exposing your network to security breaches and your company to copyright infringement liability.
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Apple Computer today launched its long-awaited iTunes Music Store in Australia, finally giving iPod owners a legal way of downloading music online. Extra: A peek at other Web stores.
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.
We've been waiting for the latest release from Winamp, but after touring the sneak preview we think AOL still has some work to do.
America Online on Tuesday released an upgrade for its free Winamp multimedia software, and a fee-based "pro" version that encodes songs into MP3s is expected to follow.
Members of the Ogg Vorbis project have unveiled release 1.0 of their software, an open-source alternative to the MP3 format.
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iAudio breaks through the size barrier -- with arguably -- the worls'd smallest 1.8-inch hard drive mp3 jukebox, the M3. Are the iPod's days finally numbered?
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