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Win a Sonos S5 music system and CR200 controller worth �600!

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:26:02 +0000

In our recent Sonos ZonePlayer S5 story we said the S5 was the most affordable entry into the world of Sonos. That was a total lie, we're afraid: the cheapest way is to win one from us

Sonos ZonePlayer S5: Hands-on photos

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:38:02 +0000

The new ZonePlayer S5 is an entirely new form-factor for Sonos -- more of a boombox than a stand-alone streamer -- but it's the most affordable doorway to Sonos's world yet

Cowon iAudio 9 MP3 player tested

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:42:02 +0000

Cowon's latest entrant into the MP3 player arena is the iAudio 9 -- an iPod nano-sized effort with touch-sensitive controls. We apply our critical appendages

EMI Abbey Road Live: Instant gig recording

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:17:01 +0000

The major label has announced a new service that will sell recordings of gigs, mixed and mastered at the gig itself, and sold to fans as they make their way to the car park

The 6 worst video game samples in rap music

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

The Notorious B.I.G once said "Mo' money, mo' problems." He forgot to mention less money leads to mo' misguided samples of video game sounds. Here are the most botched attempts ever

EMI baffles us: Offers Beatles MP3s... on memory sticks

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:27:02 +0000

EMI and Apple Corps have released a �200 USB memory stick in the shape of an apple, with all The Beatles' albums in MP3. We're so unimpressed we felt compelled to complain

Mint Tank MP3 player: Tracks for your tracks

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:21:02 +0000

The Mint Track Music Tank looks like Action Man's iPod, following you around with your music and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake

Spotify's Daniel Ek to headline SXSW: Spotify coming to America?

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:57:02 +0000

Spotify's Daniel Ek will be interviewed in a keynote presentation at conference/festival South by Southwest 2010. Is the streaming service crossing the Atlantic?

England mi-football: Music on the ball

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:10:01 +0000

If you're football crazy/football mad, the mi-football iPod speaker dock is for you

Win a CNET UK Editors' Choice swag bag worth �1,200!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:37:02 +0000

We're offering the chance for one lucky chap or chapette to win the cream of the consumer-tech crop: five gadgets that have won the coveted CNET UK Editors' Choice award

Interview: Lala co-founder Bill Nguyen on Google and the future of music

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +0000

US music-streaming service Lala signed a massive deal with Google last week to provide links for its new music search feature. We caught up with its founder, Bill Nguyen

Google amps up music search

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:40:02 +0000

Google has officially announced a new, integrated way of displaying search results for artists, songs and lyrics, through partnerships with MySpace and Lala

Spotify vs Sky Songs: Sound quality blind test

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:48:02 +0000

Sky has launched a subscription music service called Sky Songs, though its streaming audio quality is much lower than Spotify's. We investigate whether anyone can tell the difference

Napster vs Spotify vs Sky Songs

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:10:02 +0000

Sky Songs launches today, the latest entry into the burgeoning music-streaming sphere. We compare Sky Songs, Napster and Spotify to see which is right for you

iPhone, iPod touch to get FM radio update?

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:53:02 +0000

Curiouser and curiouser. If the rumours are to be believed, Apple is developing an FM radio app for the iPhone and iPod touch. They have FM radio chips -- Apple just hasn't switched them on

CNET UK Editors' Choice winners September 2009

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:44:02 +0000

September's winners are hard-working, top-quality pieces of kit, fully deserving of one of the most sought-after accolades in the industry. See what we picked

SpoTV? Spotify TV and phones on the way

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:18:01 +0000

Spotify has announced a deal that will bring the music-streaming service to Swedish TVs, as well as Spotify mobile phones

3M brings 3D for phones, without the glasses

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:10:02 +0000

3M has developed a new optical film that lets small-screen devices such as phones and MP3 players show video in full stereoscopic 3D -- without the dorky specs

7digital music store hits BlackBerry: Hands-on photos

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:34:01 +0000

The online MP3 store has created a jazzy new BlackBerry app that serves as both store and music player for several of the newer email phones

Cowon iAudio 9: Long time coming

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:01 +0000

A new portable media player from Cowon is always reason to be cheeful, so we're doing a little dance at news of the gorgeous Cowon iAudio 9

Sony Ericsson MH907: Motion-sensitive headphones

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:39:02 +0000

Sony Ericsson has announced, in the manner of someone who thinks they may be on to something, what it claims are the world's first motion-activated headphones

Roland TD-20KX V-Drums: �6,000 worth of electric dreams

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:13:02 +0000

If you've ever wondered what �6,000 will buy you in the way of an electric drum kit, here it is: Roland's new flagship setup, the TD-20KX -- a �5,769 monster of professional percussion

Archos 5 Android Internet Tablet media player: Hands-on photos

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:27:02 +0000

Last night, we had some hands-on time with the latest media player from Archos -- the first PMP we've seen that runs on Google's Android OS -- and we're not sure we like it

Archos phone tablet: Android tease

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:36:01 +0000

Let's not beat around the proverbial -- we'll just get straight on with this news: Archos is going to release an Android-based mobile phone, called the Archos phone tablet

Apple iPod nano 5G camera test: A CNET UK home video

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:07:02 +0000

We took the new iPod nano around London to record our own home video. If you're wondering what video recorded on an MP3 player is actually like, allow our movie to give you some sort of an idea

iTunes 9: Hands-on with Home Sharing, iTunes LP and Genius Mixes

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:15:02 +0000

iTunes 9 is packed with new tweaks and new features. We've spent the day playing with the new bits and comiled our findings in a handy gallery

Apple iPod nano fifth-gen video hands-on

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm,Drew Stearne) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:46:02 +0000

The new Apple iPod nano may look the same but packs a big surprise: a video camera. Check out our video from the exclusive launch event to see the nano in action

Apple iPod touch 64GB video hands-on

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm,Drew Stearne) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:31:00 +0000

Apple has made the new third-gen iPod touch faster and funner to pitch it as a gaming device. Take a look at our video from the exclusive launch event to see how it shapes up

The new iPod shuffle and special edition: Hands-on photos

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:22:02 +0000

Our hands were all over the new iPod shuffles last night. We got to check out all five colour options and also the new special-edition stainless steel version, and have a whole bunch of photos to show you

The new 64GB Apple iPod touch 3G: Hands-on photos

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:41:01 +0000

We said you might get a 64GB iPod touch with a faster processor. And look what you got: a 64GB iPod touch with a faster processor. Kudos for taking our word for it. Let's have a look at one in person

The new Apple iPod nano 5G with video camera: Hands-on photos

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:18:02 +0000

The most interesting of Apple's 2009 iPod line up is the revised iPod nano, as it now has a video camera. We just spent the last couple of hours playing with one so you don't have to

Apple music event September '09: As it happened

jason.jenkins@cnet.co.uk (Jason Jenkins,Drew Stearne,Charles Kloet) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:26:02 +0000

We pumped our trusty reporters brimfull of coffee and sent them down to Apple's event, tasked with the mission of bringing you the latest news via a live blog

Spotify: Your questions answered

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:28:02 +0000

Spotify's mobile app rocks, but how many songs can we save? How many computers can we use it on? How do we cancel? And what if we want to sue? Relax, grasshopper; the answers are all here

Predictions and prophecies for today's Apple music event

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:37:02 +0000

New iPhone software, the continued life of the iPod classic and iTunes 9. These are just some of the things we've been discussing ahead of Apple's event tonight, and we want to know what you're expecting

Creative Zen X-Fi2 hands-on photos

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:19:02 +0000

Creative's new Zen X-Fi2 MP3 player is one of the best value touchscreen players ever, with 32GB models about to sell for under �200. We had a first hands-on look at Creative's IFA booth

Apple music event confirmed: iTunes 9 to come together with The Beatles?

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:28:02 +0000

Apple has confirmed the date for next week's annual music announcement, amid the usual frenzy of speculation. Could it be that the Beatles will finally arrive on iTunes?

Spotify for iPhone approved: Praise be to Jobs

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:42:02 +0000

It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for an app to enter the Apple App Store -- but Spotify has made it. Rejoice!

Sony Walkman S540: Perfect for oiks

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:45:02 +0000

Those who love to share their music with everyone on their chosen public transport conveyance now have a Walkman option -- the S540 is the first Sony player to have speakers built-in

Mandelson wants file-sharers' Internet cut off

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:54:01 +0000

The government is proposing an amendment to the Digital Britain report that will force ISPs to cut off users accused of copyright infringement -- and Peter Mandelson is behind it

MySpace to buy largest Facebook app, iLike

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:38:02 +0000

iLike -- the company behind the most popular application on Facebook -- is set to be acquired by the 'book's largest rival, MySpace, in a deal rumoured to be worth $20m

Photos: Beresford TC-7520 DAC tested

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:27:02 +0000

It'll replace your computer's sound card and could make your hi-fi sound significantly more awesome. It's Beresford's affordable TC-7520 DAC, and we've just finished testing it

Onkyo Digital Media Transport: Dock your iPod or iPhone in style

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:51:02 +0000

If you have an iPod and an AV system, you might be interested in introducing them to one another with the Onkyo Digital Media Transport

Calvin Harris gets Ready for the Weekend with the Humanthesizer

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:23:01 +0000

Top dance-music chap (it says here) Calvin Harris has recuited a bevy of bikini-clad models -- as you do -- and painted them with conductive body paint to recreate his latest single. Check out the video

Muse offer audiophile box set of new album The Resistance

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:26:02 +0000

Muse, whose new album The Resistance is due out on 14 September, will offer a huge limited edition box set of the rock opus, loaded with bonuses for the digital audiophile

Photos: Hands-on with the Logitech S315i and S125i iPod speakers

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:19:02 +0000

Need a new little iPod speaker to take around the house, but don't want to spend a tonne of money? Don't fear -- Logitech has got your back

CMX music downloads: Its flaws and future

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:46:02 +0000

The biggest record labels in the world think a digital version of the CD album -- artwork, liner notes and all -- could be the future. We discuss why it could, but why it probably won't

Parasync: 20-slot iPod dock for your Kids From Fame theatre school

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:11:02 +0000

Parat Solutions has created a 20-slot iPhone and iPod dock so your live-in group of all-singing, all-dancing youngsters can grab their choons from the same PC

Samsung M1: PMP your media

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:16:02 +0000

Samsung's Korean Web site has posted details of an upcoming M1 portable media player with similar specs to Microsoft's Zune HD

Photos: iRiver E200 MP3 player tested

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:41:02 +0000

The E200 is the latest aluminium-encased MP3 player to be harvested from the South Korean firm's plashy tech field, and we've got a super-early hands-on report about why it sucks

Photos: Sonos CR200 controller tested

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:02:02 +0000

The brand-new Sonos controller just landed in our hands from the Netherlands, and man, is this thing turning us on. It's the CR200, and is a great overhaul to the ageing controller