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iPad Users Targeted in Malware Scare

Source: Michael Ricci
April 28, 2010

iPad owners should beware of unsolicited e-mails from malicious hackers inviting them to visit what turns out to be a fake iTunes site and download software that could put their personal information at risk, security firm BitDefender announced Tuesday. According to BitDefender, some iPad owners have received e-mails claiming to be from Apple, asking recipients to download the latest version of iTunes to their personal computers. The e-mail includes a link to a third-party site operated by the hackers that ...

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Apple May Have Traced iPhone to Finders Address

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2010

People identifying themselves as representing Apple last week visited and sought permission to search the Silicon Valley address of the college-age man who came into possession of a next-generation iPhone prototype, according to a person involved with the find. Someone came to [the finder's] house and knocked on his door, the source told Wired.com, speaking on condition of anonymity because the case is under investigation by the police. A roommate answered, but wouldn't let them in. Apples vaunted wall of ...

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Invalid Warrant Used in Raid on Iphone Reporter's Home

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2010

Police raided the house of an editor for Gizmodo on Friday and seized computers and other equipment. The raid was part of an investigation into the leak of a prototype iPhone that the site obtained for a blockbuster story last week. Now, a legal expert has raised questions about the legality of the warrant used in the raid. On Friday, officers from California's Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team in San Mateo, California, appeared at the home of Gizmodo editor Jason ...

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Net Neut: FCC Needs to Step up Regulation of Internet Broadband Service

Source: Michael Ricci
April 27, 2010

A battle is about to erupt between federal regulators and telecom companies, and nothing less than the future of the Internet could be on the line. At issue is a seemingly benign question: Is the Net an information service or a telecommunication service? As it stands, high-speed Internet service is classified by the Federal Communications Commission as a “Title I" information service in the same way that Google is an information service. This means broadband providers such as phone and ...

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iPad WI-Fi + 3g Models Available in Us on April 30

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2010

Apple today announced that the Wi-Fi + 3G models of its magical iPad(tm) will be delivered to US customers who've pre-ordered on Friday, April 30, and will be available in Apple retail stores the same day starting at 5:00 p.m. iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, ...

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Spotify Gets a Major Upgrade Unifying Cloud and iTunes Playlists in a Single Player

Source: HypeBot
April 27, 2010

Details & A Video Introduction

(UPDATED) After six months of development, Spotify has released a major upgrade that allows users to import tracks from their download library into the Spotify player along with a new Spotify Social feature that encourages music discovery. Users can friend each other to share tracks and there is full Facebook integration, all within the Spotify player. The result is a more unified music experience which for Spotify means additional opportunities to deliver ads. ...

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Free SoundExchange Artist Webinar Today and 10 Reasons Artists Don't Register

Source: HypeBot
April 27, 2010

Digital royalties collection group SoundExchange is offering a free webinar open to the first the 1,000 musicians to register today at 2:00pm EST. Participants will learn about SoundExchange, maximizing digital performance royalties , the process of getting their money, and activities in Congress that will affect their career. Daryl P. Friedman, VP, Advocacy & Government Relations, The Recording Academy, will join to discuss others issues facing musicians.

SoundExchange is also continuing its efforts to distribute ...

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Last.FM to Add "Play Direct" Indie Artist Program

Source: HypeBot
April 26, 2010

But Don't Expect To Get Paid

10 days ago Last.fm dropped single track streaming pushing it off to scrobbling partners like MOG, Spotify and Hype Machine. Among those most impacted and vocally upset we're indie artists who had been gaining fans who used Last.fm as a music discovery platform. Music fans who wanted to know what Band XYZ sounded like could easily check out a full track on Last.fm and scrobble it straight onto their playlist. Not any more.

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