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25 years ago first MP3 rip by a warez group was released
25 years ago first MP3 rip by a warez group was released
In August, 1996 the first illegally copied songs in MP3 format were released. 11 Aug 2021 - 3 comments
Spotify to soon play local files on Android
Spotify to soon play local files on Android
Spotify is ever changing and challenging the streaming music landscape. One of the more important focuses lately has been the introduction of ...... 07 Dec 2020 - 1 comment
20 years ago: Napster vs CuteMX, movie industry gets its own boogieman: DeCSS
20 years ago: Napster vs CuteMX, movie industry gets its own boogieman: DeCSS
Look back at news that used to happen back in November, 1999 in digital world, looking back 20 years later. 30 Nov 2019
End of an era: AfterDawn shuts down its indie music service, MP3Lizard, after 19 years
End of an era: AfterDawn shuts down its indie music service, MP3Lizard, after 19 years
AfterDawn will celebrate its 20th birthday this year. As you might imagine, 20 years in Internet business means that we have changed our site's ...... 24 Jan 2019
Winamp v5.8 released - first update in 5 years!
Winamp v5.8 released - first update in 5 years!
Winamp has gone through several ownership changes ever since AOL gave up hopes with the legendary music player and the program has been on permanent ...... 19 Oct 2018
Amazon Cloud gets full music label licensing
Amazon Cloud gets full music label licensing
According to Cnet, Amazon's cloud music service has now been fully licensed by the Big 4 major labels. If accurate, Amazon will start rolling ...... 17 Jun 2012
Review: Google Music looks like it could be a hit
Review: Google Music looks like it could be a hit
Google Music doesn't always feel like it should be out of beta yet, but it offers some impressive features, especially if you own an Android phone. 24 Nov 2011 - 5 comments
     

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