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Amazon building smartphone with a 3D screen, says WSJ

By Adi Robertson on May 9, 2013 01:47 pm + 145 comments

It's been long rumored that Amazon is working on a phone, but according to a new Wall Street Journal Continue reading…
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Grooveshark Broadcast lets anyone be a radio DJ, wacky interludes and all

By David Pierce on April 22, 2013 11:05 am + 4 comments

Grooveshark tried and failed to beat Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, and their ilk as they take on the music Continue reading…
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EU court upholds rules that promote pan-European music licensing

By Adi Robertson on April 12, 2013 02:53 pm + 14 comments

Europe's General Court has upheld a ruling that would make it easier for companies to sell or stream Continue reading…
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Apple and Universal Music agreement on streaming iRadio service imminent

By Greg Sandoval on April 11, 2013 07:49 pm + 172 comments

Apple is expected to sign its first internet radio licensing agreement with a major record label Continue reading…
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Twitter will reportedly launch new music app on Friday following We Are Hunted acquisition

By Adi Robertson on April 11, 2013 07:24 pm + 23 comments

Twitter has been expanding its reach over the last year, and it's now moving into music: the company Continue reading…
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Pandora now available on Windows Phone 8 with ad-free listening through the end of 2013

By Chris Welch on March 21, 2013 08:30 am + 92 comments

In October of last year, Microsoft pledged that Pandora would soon arrive on Windows Phone 8 and Continue reading…
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NPR Music becomes an unlikely tastemaker

By Adi Robertson on March 17, 2013 02:10 pm + 17 comments

NPR Music might not have the instant name recognition of the broadcaster's news programs, but it's Continue reading…
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Rdio continues iOS interface overhaul, adds social features and gorgeous new list views

By David Pierce on March 11, 2013 04:36 pm + 57 comments

Rdio has been slowly refining its iOS app over the last few months, but buried in a seemingly minor Continue reading…
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Pandora CEO announces resignation following record revenue and losses

By Tim Carmody on March 7, 2013 05:18 pm + 81 comments

Pandora's CEO, Chairman, and President Joe Kennedy will resign from leadership of the company Continue reading…
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Beats raises $60 million for new music streaming service launching this year

By Greg Sandoval on March 5, 2013 11:23 pm + 43 comments

Billionaire mogul Len Blavatnik is part of a group that will invest $60 million in Daisy, the s Continue reading…