Is Spotify really bringing anything to the table that we didn’t already have here in the US? It’s gotten a lot better media coverage than some of its competitors, but let’s see how it really matches up.
Voice of Objectivity: Who Needs Spotify?
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Create Collaborative Concerts And Master Multi-user Music
Many years ago, I bought my first MIDI capable music synthesizer and realized that the MIDI standard was essentially the glue that would attach computers to musical instruments, opening up a world of new possibilities for musicians. Not only did it allow a computer system with a full-screen monitor, keyboard, and mouse to become the […]
Motorola Giving Out 10,000 Spotify Betas NOW
Motorola is giving out Spotify beta invites! There’s 10,000 of them! Apparently, first come first serve! GO NOW! If you really need to know more, read Techcitement’s article from earlier today. Now, GO. Thanks to droid-life.
Spotify Launches In US Today, Finally And Freeeeeeeee!
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Amazon Cloud Rains Free Unlimited Music Storage
Mobile cloud music is a highly competitive arena these days, and some of the biggest players in mobile and music have entered the game. Even a few surprising entries are trying to build a business in the newest entertainment space. Amazon made a big splash when they launched their cloud player with virtually no warning, […]
Google Music Beta Strikes The Right Notes
“Welcome to Music Beta, a new service from Google that lets you store your personal collection online and access it instantly without the hassle of wires or syncing.” I received that message about a week and a half ago, and I’ve been using the service since. Before I go any further, just remember, I’m commenting […]
Sony Music Unlimited, Isn’t.
Last week, Sony released an Android app for its streaming music service, Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity (not the shortest name in the industry, that’s for sure). Until now the service has been available only on computers and Sony internet-connected devices, like the PS3, but the new app puts it in direct competition with a […]
Best Buy Wants You To Get On Their Cloud
As the online/cloud music player market continues to emerge, retailer Best Buy has launched their own cloud music player, in lite and premium (read: $3.99 a month) flavors. No word yet on what the difference is, but we’ll keep you posted. The main kicker here is that unlike the competition, Best Buy doesn’t lock you […]
The Complaint Department: PMPs, Apple, and the American Public
Jeremy Goldstone, technology journalist and social media professional, explains in each iteration of The Complaint Department why technology isn’t conforming to his specific needs right now and why that sucks. The state of the PMP market today sucks, and it’s not just Apple’s fault. It’s your fault too. In case you’ve forgotten, PMP stands for […]