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What iTunes needs next

Apple's venerable iTunes Store has been around for 10 years, but here's what it needs to make it through another 10.

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Psy's Gangnam Style sequel, Gentleman M/V, hits YouTube

The sequel to the most popular YouTube video ever has arrived, and there's not a horse in sight.

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Does it still make sense to buy music?

Why deal with all the hassles of buying and maintaining a music library when you can get nearly everything you want online, sometimes even for free?

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David Bowie releases '70s and '80s hits on Vimeo

David Bowie has his own channel on Vimeo — and he's released a bunch of his hit film clips from the 1970s and '80s.

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Australian music-streaming services compared

Confused about all of the music-streaming services on offer? Here's the low-down on each one that's available in Australia.

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Listen to the world's first 3D-printed record

Instructables' Amanda Ghassaei has created a technique for turning digital audio files into 3D-printable models of records.

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Google beats Apple to music-streaming service

Google has made its first move into a space already occupied by the likes of Pandora, Spotify and, possibly, Apple.

Google close to launching music-streaming service

Google has now signed on the three major labels as it gears up to unveil a Spotify rival.

Why no iTunes for Windows 8 shouldn't surprise you

Microsoft has said that Apple is showing no signs of wanting to bring its popular jukebox software to Windows 8, but this was obvious. 4

What iTunes needs next

Apple's venerable iTunes Store has been around for 10 years, but here's what it needs to make it through another 10.

Psy's Gangnam Style sequel, Gentleman M/V, hits YouTube

The sequel to the most popular YouTube video ever has arrived, and there's not a horse in sight.

Does it still make sense to buy music?

Why deal with all the hassles of buying and maintaining a music library when you can get nearly everything you want online, sometimes even for free? 7

The future of music according to Spotify's Daniel Ek

Your home's tunes controlled by a wave of your hand or a voice command? It could happen, and the big-thinking Swede believes his music service could be the soundtrack to that very plugged-in vision.

Google Music is finally available in Australia

As well as a redesigned Play Store on Android, Google has launched its Music service for Australian users. 2

David Bowie releases '70s and '80s hits on Vimeo Crave

David Bowie has his own channel on Vimeo — and he's released a bunch of his hit film clips from the 1970s and '80s.

Australian music-streaming services compared

Confused about all of the music-streaming services on offer? Here's the low-down on each one that's available in Australia. 37

Listen to the world's first 3D-printed record Crave

Instructables' Amanda Ghassaei has created a technique for turning digital audio files into 3D-printable models of records. 1

The Seaboard reinvents the synthesiser

This odd-looking electronic keyboard has squishy pressure-sensitive keys that allow musicians to affect pitch, volume and timbre with their fingers. 1

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Review | Accessories

Plantronics BackBeat Go

The BackBeat Go headphone set is fine for use as a hands-free accessory, but we can't recommend it for music playback over cheaper, wired alternatives. 2
Review | Mobile Phones

Philips Fidelio 7700

The Fidelio 7700 is a lightweight, highly portable speaker dock for your iPad, but it's expensive for the sound you get in return.
Review | Mobile Phones

iLuv Audio Cube

The Audio Cube delivers a serious sound for a unit of its size, and it looks great while sounding so good. No landscape docking option makes it a dud for film buffs, though.
Review | Mobile Phones

Jabra Sport-Corded

We wish Jabra had delivered top-notch audio, but we imagine the package as a whole will appeal to those with an active lifestyle. 1
Review | Home Cinema

J&L iWall IMS27 2.1 Channel Music Center

The iWall is both big and bold, with big sound and a bold and heavy physical design. 6
Review | Mobile Phones

Plantronics BackBeat 903

Gym junkies will love the 903 for music playback during workouts, although its use as a hands-free device for phones is challenged by the position of the mic.