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Audiophiles will be thrilled to hear that Ford is introducing high definition radios with features such as iTunes 'tagging' (the ability to virtually buy tunes on the go) in 2010.

Old-skool audio cool on the up despite digital dominance

Spotify has made a major improvement to its music buying feature this week, introducing a clear Buy button next to tunes in your playlists, or a 'Buy Album button' below the cover artwork on albums.

British-based music download service 7digital announced today that it has launched a US-centric version of the site, which it hopes will take on the likes of iTunes in America.

American alt-rockers Smashing Pumpkins have announced they are to release their latest album, entitled Teargarden by Kaleidyscope, online and for free.

A new type of fetal heart monitor could save the lives of unborn infants in complicated pregnancies, using audio monitors and an MP3 compression system.

Computer scientists in Taiwan have devised a neural network program that can successfully classify a computerised music file based on its beat and tempo.

Microsoft is preparing to launch its own music streaming service later this month, following the runaway success of Spotify.com and other similar services.

Virgin Media has announced it is to dip its toes into music streaming, in a bid to beat the online pirates.

Daily Mail claims it's the "GADGET THAT HELPED BREAK BRITAIN"