Browse Audio News

Browse Audio News

Holiday Gear Guide: Great gifts over $150
Part three of Macworld's 2009 Holiday Gear Guide looks at gifts that cost more than $150 and are worth every penny.
Free (and some not free) live music
Many bands allow people to tape their concerts, sell live recordings of shows, or both. Here are some places to look if you crave the rush of live music.
Twelve South announces BassJump laptop subwoofer
Twelve South has announced the BassJump, a USB-powered subwoofer that aims to enhance the audio pumped out by your MacBook's own speakers.
Headfunk offers Sidekick Speaker Bags for iPod
Headfunk has announced the launch of the Sidekick Speaker Bags for iPod.
Apple launches iTunes Preview
Apple has just quietly launched a service that makes links to the iTunes Store a little more informative by displaying information about the product in a Web browser.
B&W announces headphones, computer speakers
High-end audio vendor B&W has announced the company's first forays into the headphone and computer-speaker markets.
Lyrics licensed but with limitations
Reports of the demise of free lyrics were premature. Unlicensed lyrics may be gone, but more-limited licensed versions are taking their place.
Accessory and app combo bring HD Radio to iPhone
Gigaware’s latest hardware accessory and companion app add HD radio capabilities to the iPhone and iPod touch.
Shazam rolls out paid Encore app, changes free app
Shazam, creators of the popular song-identifying app for iPhone, has released a $5 version with more features and introduced limitations for new users of the free app.
Skype's legal storm clears up
Skype's cofounders have reached an agreement to withdraw their legal challenges against eBay and Skype's future majority owners.
Beatles ban takes effect at BlueBeat
The owner of online retailer BlueBeat has begun complying with a new court order to stop selling Beatles music online, after offering a quirky defense that he owns the copyright to the songs at issue.
BlueBeat says Beatles songs are its own creations
The man behind BlueBeat Website, which is accused of illegally selling MP3 of Beatles tunes (among other artists) says that he's only providing original creations and not infringing on copyright.
iPhone Public Radio App brings DVR features to NPR
Yet another in the line of public radio applications for iPhone, the cleverly named Public Radio App adds in DVR-like features for listening to programs when you want to.
Orb for Mac lets you stream your media anywhere
A new Mac version of the popular Orb software streams music, photos, and videos to any Internet device, including iPhone
Novation Launchpad debuts
Novation has unveiled Launchpad, an easy-to-use audio controller that works with Ableton Live 8 performance software to let you create musical compositions.
The Beatles releasing full catalog digitally... via USB
The Beatles' digitally remastered catalog will be released on a limited edition Apple-shaped USB stick.
Klipsch releases wireless ProMedia 2.1
Klipsch has released a wireless version of the company's well-regarded ProMedia 2.1 speaker system.
Sirius XM launches SkyDock radio for iPhone
Sirius XM's new SkyDock radio is a combination of software and docking cradle that lets you listen to your XM radio on your iPhone or iPod touch
Lala music streaming app awaiting Apple approval
Online music service Lala has submitted its app, which allows you to stream tunes from the service's library, to Apple for approval.
Google launches music search
Google’s newfound music searching capabilities will allow you to preview and purchase tracks right from the first page of search results.
Rock Band rocks out on iPhone and iPod touch
EA Mobile has officially released the iPhone and iPod touch version of Rock Band, its popular console music title.
Western Digital launches WD TV Live
Western Digital announced Tuesday its new WD TV Live HD Media Player.
Apple denies iTunes LP production fee
An Apple spokesperson denied claims that the company is charging a $10,000 production fee for its new iTunes LP format and says that it will be open to major and indie labels.
Apple and Eminem publisher settle lawsuit
Apple and Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style have settled a lawsuit that went to trial late last month over digital downloads of the rapper's songs.
Eminem publishers v. Apple finally going to trial
A case two years in the making is finally going to trial. Rapper Eminem's music publishers are suing Apple for distributing recordings of his songs without permission.
New GarageBand Lessons include Rush, John Legend
Apple's added a trio of new artist lessons to its Garage Band Lesson Store, including a pair by Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson.
MOTU releases Digital Performer 7
Mark of the Unicorn has released Digital Performer 7, an upgrade to its audio workstation software, featuring a variety of additions and productivity enhancements, including a new suite of modeled guitar effects plug-ins.
iTunes gains Automatically Add to iTunes feature
With iTunes 9, Apple has brought the ability to have the software automatically monitor and add media content from a folder to the library. The only thing is, its usefulness may be limited.
Apple drops prices on iPod nanos, touches, classic
Just hours ahead of Apple's "It's only Rock and Roll" event, the company has slashed prices across its iPod line.
Logitech debuts Squeezebox Touch, Radio
Logitech has announced two new Squeezebox network music players, both with 4.3-inch, full-color screens. The Squeezebox Touch features a touchscreen version of the display; the Squeezebox Radio includes a built-in speaker and alarm-clock functions.