The GIF picture above shows the behaviour of record sales in the past 30 years. More »

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Composer and computer-music teacher Eduardo Miranda has invented a “thinking cap” that enables users to play the music they are thinking in their head. How does this work? More »

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Do you wish that you could do more with your iPad? Feeling musically creative and want to express it? VJ Franz K has answered your dreams with a device onto which you can mount your iPad and play sweet melodies. More »

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Today Sony launched their new BDP-S470 stand-alone Blu-Ray player. Sony says that a firmware update in the summer will allow this $200 device to play 3D Blu-Ray movies. More »

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I’m typing this interview right now while listening to music on the Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220vi earphones by Logitech. Retailing for $89.99, I must say that this is my first set of high-end earphones. Overall I am very satisfied with this product. Here’s the breakdown: More »

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Stephen Colbert, host of the infamous Colbert Report, presented the award for “song of the year” at the Grammys last night. The award went to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” but maybe even more notable is the way in which Colbert announced the nominees. More »

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In 2007, the RIAA accused Jammie Thomas-Rasset of illegally pirating 2,000 tracks of music; only 24 of these tracks were went after by the recording companies. After the first ruling, the courts ruled that Ms. Thomas would have to pay $2 million dollars for piracy. More »

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Remember back in the good ‘ole days when you had to buy an entire CD just to hear the one song that you heard on the radio? Well, it’s back to the future where MP3s to your favorite songs are just a click away. But could these innocent downloads be hurting your favorite artists? CNN tells the story. More »

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Nuvo has just released its own version of a “prenatal care device.” The Ritmo Advanced Pregnancy Sound System is a sporty looking device that straps around the abdominal area and presses four speakers to the belly, allowing for sound to penetrate through to the developing child inside. More »

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You know you’re out there. You’re the last minute Christmas shoppers. You’re probably panicking right now, looking for the perfect gift for all the people on your list. Well, here’s a list of a couple great gifts for under $100 that will hopefully satisfy both your loved ones and your wallet. More »

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A recent European study has shown that people who listen frequently to music from their mobile players are at serious risk of permanent hearing loss. The situation is so dire that the European Commission is now suggesting that all MP3 music players have volume limits with an 85db maximum output. Research reveals that in some cases, people are cranking their music up to 120db, which is akin to hearing an airplane take off! More »

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From Rekuru: Are you worried that your earphones are lackluster and dreary? Do you wish your headset would get off the couch and express itself more? Now your worries can slip away as easily as a cartoon character on a banana peel! Indeed, bananas, Mickey Mouse, and sushi seem to be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to eccentric earphones. Popping up all over the market are unique and sometimes downright silly novelty gear for your music-listening arsenal. More »

From Ningin: Do you like music and also happen to have a very unhealthy Hello Kitty fetish? If so, then you may want to drop $90 on this worthless piece of Hello Kitty gadget crap. Oh yes, I did go there. More »

As we’ve all heard, Apple bought out Lala.com as a last minute decision yesterday night. Well, users of both Lala and Apple’s iTunes Store couldn’t help but wonder what Apple would do with it. Apple doesn’t purchase small companies as often as their competitors do, which makes this a pretty big deal. When Apple purchases something like this and tries to keep it under wraps, we know their planning something big. More »

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Just in time for the Christmas season, the Nixon headphones make an appearance, blending the ultimate Christmas colors with a traditional twist (red and gold). The Nixon headphones are designed using memory foam cushions so they never change shape and always retain the user’s head and ear shape. Dubbed The Nomadic Range, the headphones also incorporate a full sized volume knob for easy access, a synthetic leather headband to add some Christmas style and color, a ball and socket design for 360 flexibility (Patent Pending), a folding hinge (for portability), and a 40mm driver. More »

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