When Amazon started selling Lady Gaga’s album for $US0.99 the other day, there was no doubt it would stand to lose millions. The total today, we now know, is about $US3.2 million. This was still a good move for Amazon. More »
While many judges around the country are throwing out file sharing lawsuits on account of questionable or faulty arguments, DC federal judge Beryl Howell just recently allowed three cases filed by copyright holders to proceed. What makes it intriguing is that she used to be a former RIAA lobbyist. More »
Epitonic was around in 1999, before the iPod even existed, serving up free MP3s. Then they had to close up shop in 2004. Now, after executing a successful Kickstarter campaign, they’re back, offering free playlists and downloads from established, indie-leaning labels and artists. Who doesn’t like free music? [Epitonic]
I’m not sure what kind of sound these MP3 player speaker cans put out, but I’m sure they are just as edible as some other stuff people have put in cans. More »
The Korean Mint Pass is doing some pretty neat things in the MP3 player world, with this Robot Music Tank player/speaker concept tracking humans with its pyroelectric sensor, locking onto their thermal temperature and rolling after them, gleefully playing music. More »
The Melody Balloon, a fantastical concept, is a music player that floats by your side, tethered to the ground by your ears—which is actually a bit disappointing, because I was hoping it was something else: More »
