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iTunes 9: Everything You Need to Know

2:23AM September 10, 2009 | John Herrman

Yeah, so all those reports about a new scheme to “stimulate sales of CD-length music” were true, and then some: On top of extras with for albums and movies, iTunes 9 comes with media sharing (!) and iPhone app management. Updated with walkthrough gallery. More »


Your Stupid CMX Format Won’t Bring Back Albums, Record Labels

3:40AM August 12, 2009 | Matt Buchanan

The major labels’ plan to revive the album with a new format called CMX that includes cover art, lyrics and videos would only be half as stupid if Apple wasn’t beating them to the punch with their own stupid album. More »


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The Apple Tablet Idea Is Fundamentally Flawed

5:20AM July 29, 2009 | Adam Frucci

Everyone has their panties in a twist over rumours of this upcoming Apple Tablet, but has anyone actually stopped to wonder just what features would make it worthwhile? Because I can’t think of any. More »