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Spotify US launch may be only a few weeks away

, Jun 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

Spotify recently inked a deal with Universal Music that would allow the streaming music service access to some of the music that Universal artists make. That deal hinted that the US launch of the service was very close to happening. Spotify general manager Jonathan Forster has said at an ad conference that the music service is wrapping up the final licensing deal for the US launch "as I speak." The announcement hints that the launch could be only a couple weeks away. Read The Full Story

HP Closer To Launching Its Own Cloud Service?

, Jun 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

Back in April there was speculation that HP was getting ready its own cloud-based media service that would be the backbone to its HP Music and Movies store. With the cloud services of Amazon, Google, and Apple already unveiled and the TouchPad's release date fast approaching, rumors on HP's cloud offering has reignited with multiple sources from the major record labels claiming that discussions with HP are heating up. Read The Full Story

Spotify Inks Universal Music Deal, Really Close Now To U.S. Launch

, Jun 10th 2011 Discuss [1]

There may soon be even more competition in the cloud music streaming arena as Spotify has just signed on Universal Music Group, bringing it one more label closer to a U.S. launch. Spotify has already signed EMI and Sony Music, leaving now just Warner Music to coaxed on board. The service has been incredibly popular in Europe with an almost cult following, but it's uncertain if that will translate to success across the Atlantic. Read The Full Story

Apple iCloud vs. Google Music Beta vs. Amazon Cloud Drive

, Jun 7th 2011 Discuss [22]

Apple's new iCloud was just unveiled at yesterday's WWDC 2011 keynote, and one of the company's main services to go to the cloud is its iTunes store. It's two main rivals will be Amazon's Cloud Drive and Google's Music Beta. So, which one is best for you? Continue after the cut for a nice comparison chart. Read The Full Story

Sonos Play:3 nightstand speaker crosses FCC

, Jun 3rd 2011 Discuss [0]

If you are a fan of digital music and you prefer to stream that music from one central source out to all the rooms in your home you are likely familiar with Sonos. The company has a full line of streaming music gear that will get you r tunes just about anywhere you want in your house. A new Sonos speaker has surfaced thanks to our palls at the FCC as it crosses the test bench to get the approvals it needs to hit stores near you. Read The Full Story

Apple Signs Universal Music For iCloud

, Jun 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

The WWDC 2011 is only four days away, and some have been wondering whether Apple would be able to sign on the last of four major record label companies in time for a full reveal of its new iCloud music streaming service. Today, insider sources tipped that Apple has just successfully signed on Universal Music Group, who also happens to be the largest of the four major record companies. Read The Full Story

Facebook Launching Music Service With Spotify?

, May 25th 2011 Discuss [1]

According to Forbes, Facebook may be launching a music streaming service any day now. Sources familiar with the situation have divulged that the giant social network is partnering up with European-based music service, Spotify. Read The Full Story

Lady Gaga 99-Cent Album On Amazon

, May 23rd 2011 Discuss [5]

Lady Gaga fans may be some of the first to be roped into Amazon's CloudPlayer service. The online retailer giant has just begun selling the attention-hungry pop diva's latest album, Born This Way, for $0.99. Yes, the entire album of 14 songs plus a booklet all for the price you'd pay for one song from iTunes. What's the motivation behind this? Read The Full Story

Apple iTunes iCloud Music Service Might Not Launch At WWDC?

, May 20th 2011 Discuss [1]

Apple's much anticipated cloud-based iTunes music service, possibly dubbed iCloud, is ramping up for an imminent reveal, but will it be during next month's WWDC developer conference? Just this morning, reports seemed optimistic with Sony joining EMI and Warner Music in reaching agreeable licensing terms with Apple. It seemed like Universal Music Group would be the last piece of the puzzle, but this may not be the case. Read The Full Story

Apple Patent Reveals iTunes Cloud Service Details

, May 19th 2011 Discuss [2]

Speculation on Apple's iTunes Cloud service, possibly dubbed iCloud, is building up as we inch closer to next month's WWDC 2011, when the service will likely be unveiled. Both Amazon and Google have already unleashed their versions of a cloud music service, leaving Apple's version now the center of attention. And today, we have our first preview of what Apple's version might entail thanks to a patent filing. Read The Full Story

Apple iCloud Imminent, Amazon Stops Selling MobileMe

, May 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

Given the recent launch of Google's Music Beta, it's expected that anticipation will build up now for Apple's rivaling offer. The rumored 'iCloud' service is believed to be more than just a cloud-based music service, and today's halting of MobileMe sales by Amazon further fuels this speculation. Read The Full Story

Google Music Beta Stirs Anger From Record Labels

, May 12th 2011 Discuss [14]

At this week's Google I/O developer conference, the Google Music Beta service was officially announced to the excitement of all except for the record label companies. After not being able to reach any deals with the music labels, Google proceeded with the beta launch without label support by releasing it as more of a digital music locker without a music store. Read The Full Story
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