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Friday, July 22, 2005

Today on Soundcheck, a tour of the newest in music technology – from podcasting to the newest in Ipod gadgetry from Online music stores to wireless headphones, cell phones that can play MP3s, to places to find cool ringtones on the Web. We speak with four top music and technology writers about what you should know about what’s next in music tech.

Tools for the Radio Junkie

1) Adam Balkin, NY1 News Technology Correspondent
Soniqcast Aerio2
The Aerio2 is an audio player device much like the iPod, but it refreshes its content via Wi-Fi technology and can transmit to any FM radio.
> Price: $299
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Torian ...

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What the heck is Podcasting, anyway?

2) David Pogue, New York Times Technology Correspondent
Podcasts -- loosely defined as online audio shows that can be downloaded to any portable MP3 player -- have quickly moved from a fringe phenomenon to mainstream media. But is podcasting more than a fad, not unlike the CB radio of ...

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Accessorize your Pod

3) Jasmine France, Associate Editor, Digital Audio, CNET.com
Looking for cool ways to accessorize your iPod? Here are a couple options:

Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod
The innovative, Bluetooth-enabled Logitech Wireless Headphones for the iPod are a worthy upgrade for virtually any iPod owner. Lightweight and ...

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Hot Ringtones

4) Brian Garrity, Senior Business Writer, Billboard magazine

The Toshiba Gigabeat G20 (MEG200J)
The Toshiba Gigabeat is an ultra-thin and very lightweight MP3 player that seeks to rival the Apple iPod in functionality and design.
> Price: TBD
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Rhapsody ...

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