Bringing Back the Vacuum Tube in Electronics

18 May 2012, 8:48 pm

One of the reasons we have the technology we currently do, like MP3 players, smartphones, PCs, and a great deal more, is because semiconductor transistors were developed to replace bulky vacuum tubes. While semiconductors allowed technology to drastically shrink in size, their use does not come with... Read More »

iRig Mix ships to iDevice-carrying DJs, Android app compatibility looks unlikely

18 May 2012, 4:34 am

If virtual DJs aren't your thing, you might be pleased to hear that the iRig Mix mobile music mixer is now shipping. You can forgo hefty price tags and still mix your own tunes for $99.99 with up to two iDevices at a time, audio from guitars, MP3 players, CD players and the like. In addition to ... Read More »

Fake credit cards used in Sydney centre

17 May 2012, 9:58 pm

A 22-year-old Sydney man has been charged with three counts of dishonestly obtaining property by deception after he was caught with 18 fake credit cards.... Read More »

Apple Patents A Remote For Your Steering Wheel

16 May 2012, 8:13 am

For many of us these days – myself included – smartphones and MP3 players have taken the place of our car’s built-in stereo system. More and more auto manufacturers are recognizing that fact, and are building compatibility with such devices …... Read More »

Ex-Microsoftie Robbie Bach: I wouldn't have made Zune MP3 players, we were just 'chasing Apple'

14 May 2012, 6:43 pm

It took some time after Robbie Bach left Microsoft for the Zune device line to wind to a close , but that hasn't stopped the former music (and gaming) executive from suggesting that it should have been ramped down much, much sooner. While discussing the best way to get a startup company humming ... Read More »

Meetings Go Digital, Go Green

12 May 2012, 12:08 am

The Tourz2Go.Com Reusable MP3 Players or Web Downloads Offer “Green” Gifts that Include Walking Tours, Customized Messages, Paperless Materials, and More [PR.com]... Read More »

Earbuds, headsets put people at risk

11 May 2012, 8:55 pm

Today's society is wired for sound -- from Androids to iPads to MP3 players, but the convenience is costing lives.... Read More »

Pandora, Spotify face off in free online music market

6 May 2012, 6:11 am

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - It took decades for music delivery to evolve from vinyl records to CDs and years to go from CDs to MP3 players. Now Internet radio is shaping up as competition for digital audio players by providing free online music streaming from websites such as Pandora and Spotify. Singer... Read More »

Advanced MP3 Players Selects JustEnough Software’s Advanced Planning for NetSuite Solution

30 April 2012, 5:00 am

JustEnough® Software, a leading provider of demand management solutions for retailers, distributors and brand owners worldwide, today announced that Advanced MP3 Players has select... Read More »

MP3 players cause driving distraction

22 April 2012, 6:36 am

Using MP3 players behind the wheels can increase distraction risk, depending on which devices drivers use and how long they look away from the road while searching the playlist.... Read More »