Shazam wraps real-time lyrics feature into application
Shazam, the maker of an application that identifies the artist behind a song, said on Wednesday it has added a feature that shows scrolling lyrics as a tune is playing.
View ArticleRealNetworks' purchase of TidySongs causes confusion
When RealNetworks purchased the music software TidySongs earlier this year,some customers who paid for TidySongs before the sale complained that their service was cut off.
View ArticleHow to get free iTunes music
I get it: You want some free tunes, but you don't want to be sued by the RIAA or by copyright trolls. Fair enough. Unfortunately, totally free music is rare these days - er, totally free and legal...
View ArticleiTunes 10.5 is out: 3 reasons to get it now
Version 10.5 of Apple's iTunes software is available now, just in time for the launch of iOS 5 on Wednesday. The latest version includes the first taste of iCloud and is required before downloading iOS 5.
View ArticleSiri, when will Apple launch its iTunes Match music service?
In a rare twist, Apple missed a self-imposed deadline to launch iTunes Match, an ambitious service that mirrors your iTunes music library in the cloud.
View ArticleWith bombast and flair, Megaupload's successor appears
With characteristic bombast, Kim Dotcom unveiled a splash page on Thursday for his Mega file-sharing service, a successor to the imperiled Megaupload that has landed its founders in deep legal trouble.
View ArticleVideoconferencing latency delays add twist to orchestra contest
AARNet videoconferencing will power a world music competition tonight with orchestras in Australia, Asia and Europe.
View ArticleSocial, smartphone penetration drive Spotify adoption in ANZ
Spotify had its two most successful country launches in Australia and New Zealand, according to Kate Vale, Spotify managing director of Australia and New Zealand. The ad-based music streaming app...
View ArticleTwitter buys Brisbane music startup
Twitter has acquired Brisbane music startup We Are Hunted, the startup confirmed.
View ArticleIn Pictures: Vinyl records fight digital death
Vinyl record sales are actually up but heyday is obviously past
View ArticleDigital content owners list alternatives to piracy
Content owners aim to curtail piracy in Australia with an online listing of services where consumers can legally obtain music, movies, video games and other material.
View ArticleEFA lists movies pirates can't obtain legally
Seven out of the 10 most pirated films this week are not legally available for digital purchase in Australia, according to a new website by Electronic Frontiers Australia.
View ArticleAOL, Apple iTunes connection will soon be history
Apple has alerted AOL subscribers who use their credentials to access iTunes and other Apple services that they will need to switch over to an Apple ID for access as of March 31.
View ArticleMeet the Tech Dude Who Doubles as the Weird Al of Drone Songs
A mild-mannered tech and media support coordinator for Oregon State University Extension Service by day, Victor Villegas takes on the persona of The Drone Singer during his off hours. Yes, he fashions...
View ArticleiOS, iTunes upgrades for Apple Music available early Tuesday
Apple will make iOS 8.4, the upgrade necessary to try out the Cupertino, Calif. company's new streaming music service, available early Tuesday for downloading to iPhones and iPads.
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