Okay, it's official --Apple not only knows how to generate hype for one of their signature product release events, they also know how to close out a keynote address: with a performance by a legendary rock band and the release of a major studio album... for free. As long as you are an iTunes subscriber (or become one), U2's new album is ready and waiting for you to download. … [Read more...] about U2 Makes Musical History: New Album Launches Free to .5B iTunes Customers
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Google Prepares for Subscription Music Service Launch
Rumours have swirled for several months now that suggest Google is readying to launch a You-Tube branded subscription music service. New details tell us that this service will be called YouTube Music Key. It is a little confusing of course, because the tech giant already has their Google Play All Access service --though all signs point to the two being joined. Features of … [Read more...] about Google Prepares for Subscription Music Service Launch
Vevo Gets New Look and Live Music Video Feed
July has been a pretty big month for Vevo: Michael Cerda resigned (their product head), Demi Lovato celebrated 1 billion views, and now the music video service has announced that they have an overhaul ready to go that includes a host of new features and an updated design. Vevo already delivers more than 5.5 million videos each month to viewers, but now a sleeker user … [Read more...] about Vevo Gets New Look and Live Music Video Feed
Prime Music Adds Real Value to Amazon Prime Subscription
Amazon Prime is a full-featured subscription service to begin with --though the recent addition of Prime Music sweetens the pot considerably. Consider Prime Music as an extension to the old Amazon MP3 service --comprised of 3 functions: a library of all the tracks you own, a store where you are able to buy new music, and a place to listen to new music and discover new … [Read more...] about Prime Music Adds Real Value to Amazon Prime Subscription
Sync Your Music With Spotify For Offline Listening
Sometimes bad news can be the precursor to good news: a security breach last week (that put internal company data into the hands of somebody, somewhere) led to an update for Spotify on Android that now allows for your entire music library to be downloaded with a single button click, making it available for offline listening (as long as you are a premium subscriber). Previous … [Read more...] about Sync Your Music With Spotify For Offline Listening
Disney Karaoke: Frozen App Lets You Sing Along With Your Favourite Songs
Even if you haven't seen Disney's Frozen, I'd be willing to bet that you can sing along to at least one song from the film. If you have a child under the age of 10 (or you are a child at heart), you can likely remember the words to the entire soundtrack. With the new Disney Karaoke: Frozen app for the iPad you can take your regular 'in the car' or 'in the shower' singing a step … [Read more...] about Disney Karaoke: Frozen App Lets You Sing Along With Your Favourite Songs
Xbox Music Now Available On the Web For Free, iOS and Android Apps To Follow Soon
Microsoft is keen to position itself as a serious player in the devices and services segment, something borne out of its latest move to open up Xbox Music service for free on the web, and the Android and iOS apps are likely to debut soon. Microsoft also stated they are making Xbox Music available to those outside of Windows 8, a move that will introduce millions more to the … [Read more...] about Xbox Music Now Available On the Web For Free, iOS and Android Apps To Follow Soon
Google Reportedly Developing Music Streaming Service
Spotify, the online music streaming company, might soon have a new competitor in Google. The search giant is reported to have already initiated talks with several music publishers to give shape to a music streaming service for Android. Google is said to have something similar with its YouTube video site that is also reported to be in negotiations with music companies for … [Read more...] about Google Reportedly Developing Music Streaming Service
OverDrive Now Delivers Streaming Video and Audio to Members
At last week's Digital Book World conference, OverDrive CEO Steve Potash promised GoodeReader in an interview that the digital content solution company would be hosting a demonstration of new features at this week's ALA Midwinter conference in Seattle. Today's announcement of streaming video and audio for member schools and libraries makes OverDrive's Next Generation platform … [Read more...] about OverDrive Now Delivers Streaming Video and Audio to Members
Google Ties the Knot with Warner Music Group
Google just launched its much awaited Nexus 4, 32 GB Nexus 7, and the Nexus 10 devices. However, hidden beneath these high profile launches is another piece of news that is perhaps just as important as the new wave of hardware introductions: Google's formal tie-up with Warner Music Group. The official catalog of the Warner Music Group will now be an intrinsic part of the Google … [Read more...] about Google Ties the Knot with Warner Music Group
BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have 7digital music store preloaded
Users of the Blackberry Playbook can look forward to the 7 digital's store that they have been familiar with via their Blackberry smartphones. However, things are going to be a lot better for Playbook users since the service will come pre-loaded in the tablet in a comprehensive manner. The service that was available on the Blackberry phone was inconsistent and could not boast … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have 7digital music store preloaded