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Shazam Launches Music Player For iPhone

The startup behind the popular smartphone app, which enables users to identify music by scanning and matching short audio clips, today unveiled the Shazam Player.READ»

SPOTIFY   |  Comment

Would You Pay $20 A Month For Spotify?

Spotify chief content officer Ken Parks says you can get unlimited music, from anywhere, for the price of just a "couple of beers." Isn't your music worth more than that?READ»

APPS   |  Comment

Spotify, Android, Apple TV, And The New Appathy

Apps with everything, and apps of every flavor--sounds like a recipe for an interesting technological future. But it's also a change that comes with burdens.READ»

SPOTIFY   |  Comment

Spotify, Rdio, And MOG On Artist Payments: Don't Blame Us

Recently music services such as these have become the black sheep of the industry--popular among consumers but cursed by the content creators. But are these services really worse for artists than iTunes?READ»

SECURITY   |  Comment

Could iTunes Be Used To Spy On You?

British firm Gamma International was found hawking spyware to foreign intelligence services that installed onto users' computers via an iTunes security hole. The breach has been fixed, but documents indicate that the exploit was used to snoop on the email, Skype, and social media activities of users worldwide.READ»

ITUNES   |  Comment

Why Google Music Targets Social And The Cloud

Google launched its long-overdue music store today, roughly eight years into the reign of Apple's iTunes Store, which just sold its 16 billionth song.READ»

FAST FEED   |  Comment

Google Music Expected, Authors Call Kindle Lending Library A Contract Breach, Miramax On Board Netflix U.K.

Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day.READ»

DESIGN   |  Comment

More Fun Than iTunes

To buck declining music sales, some hip-hop artists turn new albums into elaborate products.READ»

It's Time For Apple To Flip The Switch On TV

"I finally cracked it." Those four magical words from the new Steve Jobs biography reignited rumors about Apple's intention to reinvent the last big screen in our daily lives: The television. Here's what that would look like--and why it should happen now. READ»

Steve Jobs: A Mega, Meta Mashup in Tweets

Wading through the river of tweets in the wake of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs's death.READ»

NFC   |  Comment

NFC Contactless Payments And The iPhone 5

Wave-and-pay is coming to a smartphone near you soon enough, but no one's exactly sure if it'll hit Apple's brand-new iPhones, to be unveiled tomorrow.READ»

Love In The Time Of Ad-Supported Shopping

A perfect-storm tech combination is inbound that'll explode how you think about shopping and adverts forever. READ»

ONLINE TV   |  Comment

Buying, Not Renting: Apple's Future TV Model

Apple just ditched the opportunity to rent TV shows through iTunes for $0.99. Users don't like it, but Apple may have bigger plans for your television. READ»

11 Life Lessons I Learned From Steve Jobs

Whether you’re building a tech startup, raising three kids, or running a soup kitchen, Steve Jobs's indelible philosophies serve as a roadmap to success.READ»

HULU   |  Comment

Is Netflix Hated Enough To Inspire A "Netflix Killer"?

Many have threatened to leave Netflix. But do they have anywhere to go? Supposed "Netflix killers" in the space are going after its customers--even if they offer very different services, and in certain instances, more expensive prices. READ»

FAST FEED   |  Comment

Flickr Hits 6 Billion Photos, Mobile Ad Firms Grow, Time Warner Profits, iTunes' Streaming Powers, Microsoft's Arduino Rival

This and more news from your Fast Company editors, with updates all day.READ»

APPLE   |  Comment

Apple Round-Up: iPhone Launch Times, iCloud's Arrival, Netflix Competition

With the iPhone launch mere weeks away, and iCloud poised to bring cloud storage to the masses, there's a ton of Apple news in the media. Here're the best bits:READ»

SPOTIFY   |  Comment

How Spotify's Casual Encounters Seduce Young U.S. Music Lovers

Music listeners today want to fool around with all sorts of artists without the hassle of commitment. Spotify's cool with that. Here's what the streaming service brings to the U.S. music biz and freewheelin' music consumers like you. READ»

MYSTREAM   |  Comment

The Color Of Music

Color, the $41-million app designed to share photos with those in your immediate proximity, struck out its first time at bat. MyStream works much the same way, but lets you eavesdrop on friends and strangers' songs instead of pictures. Founder Richard Zelson on why sharing sound is more appealing.READ»