Toyota hit by software glitch

THE latest software update to Apple iPhones and iPods could lock the sound system on some 2009, 2010 and 2011 Toyotas.

Music Graduates Discover A New Tempo

TUNING in to what industry and professionals need in music graduates has been an evolutionary process.

Peas In A Podcast

There's plenty of software to let you catch broadcasts later, says Adam Turner. But their tricks and tweaks vary.

Software Pirate Jailed Over $60m Ring

AUSTRALIAN software pirate Hew Griffiths was sentenced early yesterday to more than a year in a US jail for masterminding a $US50 million ($A60 million) illegal file-sharing ring.

Microsoft's Music Moves

Speculation is rife that Microsoft is about to launch a new offensive against Apple's domination of online music sales and portable music devices - and head off the much-heralded iPhone.

Code Hack No Hit For Music Sellers

At least one Australian online music retailer says it would consider using a new hack to bypass Apple and sell copy-protected music to play on iPods.

Rockers Keep Faith, Pass It On

ROCK stars don't fade away. They become lecturers in music courses at TAFE, as has happened to members of the Screaming Jets and Ted Mulry Gang in Newcastle.

Listening By Numbers

The downloaded music file might be convenient, but for collectors nothing beats the touch of that elusive record, writes Chris Johnston.

Kazaa Music Ends On A Sour Note

YESTERDAY was the day the music died for Australian users of the Kazaa file-swapping service.

Music Firms Win In Court Ruling

In a big victory for record companies and movie studios, the US Supreme Court has ruled that the distributors of software allowing computer users to share music and video filescan be held liable for copyright infringement.

Music To Go

So many downloads, so little time. But how many digital music players live up to their must-have accessory status?

Single Out Your Music Taste

The days of the album will soon be over, with online options creating a music publisher in everyone, writes Steve Dow. Young listeners have surfed in on the crest of downloading technology

Tafe Scores A High-tech Music Unit

AFTER two years and more than $500,000, the first stage of Wollongong TAFE's music section refurbishment is complete.

Store Opening Tipped As Apple Gets Set To Make The Music Flow

APPLE is expected tomorrow to announce the introduction of an Australian iTunes music store to coincide with the start of its annual MacWorld conference in San Francisco.