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A bittersweet look at ten years of MP3s

In the '90s, when the MP3 was new, it was difficult to predict the medium's effect on the music industry and our culture. Today, the results of the MP3 revolution are starting to show -- and they're not all good.

MySpace Music takes on iTunes

MySpace is today expected to launch MySpace Music, the service formed by the world's second largest social network and all four of the largest recording companies.

MySpace Music to launch in September

MySpace Music will launch in September, according to Chris DeWolfe, the social network's CEO.

Twitter targeted by malware attacks

Microblogging service Twitter has started to be targeted by online criminals with malware.

iTunes mobile media syncing: Unlock and load

DoubleTwist converts iTunes tracks to MP3 and then syncs them to mobile phones and media.

Phishers seek friends on fake Facebook

Social networking Web sites are fast becoming a key target for online fraud, according to the latest Symantec Internet Security Threat Report.

Facebook music service: the rumours continue

Facebook may be getting closer to launching a music service that competes with Apple's iTunes, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.

How the music industry will change in 2008

Cheaper songs on iTunes, bands distributing their music directly and the death of DRM: we share our predictions for the music business in 2008.

DVD John frees the music for Facebook

The man notorious for cracking the DVD code and Apple's FairPlay DRM, is looking to make a legitimate business out of his expertise.

The geeks were right; music labels bow to technology

Many have predicted that the music industry would one day bow to technology. That day has most certainly arrived.

eJamming helps virtual bands meet online

New technology on show at CES allows musicians from across the globe to collaborate in real-time over the network -- creating a 'virtual' jam session.