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Illegal file sharing under threat from music-streaming services?

David Meyer | Jul 16, 2009

Illegal file sharing in the UK has fallen dramatically, according to media and technology researchers at Music Ally.

The analyst firm published a study on Monday that showed the numbers of those who regularly file share dropped by a quarter between December 2007 and January 2009. The trend was particularly pronounced among those between 14 and 18 years of age--in December 2007, 42 percent were file sharing at least once per month, while, in January 2009, only 26 percent were doing so.

At the same time, music-streaming services appear to be taking off. The researchers wrote: "The move to streaming--eg: YouTube, MySpace and Spotify--is clear, with the research showing that many teens (65 percent) are streaming music regularly (i.e. each month)."
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A new clear iPhone headset that's a showoff

Donald Bell | Jul 16, 2009

The iLuv iEP515 are cased in clear plastic and offer a remote control and microphone compatible with the iPhone 3GS.(Credit: iLuv)

Two new iPhone 3GS-compatible headsets from iLuv are poised to go on sale in August. The iLuv iEP515 (US$59, shown above) and iLuv iEP315 (US$29) both include in-line microphones, a remote clicker, and volume controls that will work with the latest crop of iPods and the iPhone 3GS. There's still no volume remote compatibility on older iPhone and iPod models, but iLuv also sells a similar set of earphones without the remote.

Aside from cosmetic differences, it's unclear what specific technical advantages distinguish one pair from the other. We do know that both models are built around a single dynamic driver and come packaged with extra ear tips.

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Ultimate Ears 700 released in Singapore

Kelvin Low | Jul 15, 2009

(Credit: Logitech)

Launched in April, the Ultimate Ears 700 in-ear headphones is finally in Singapore. It features a dual driver design per bud, with each driver handling a different frequency range for better sound reproduction.

The 'phones boast a frequency response of 10Hz to 16.5kHz, sensitivity of 113dB/mW, an impedance of 40 ohms and weighs only 11.6g. Ultimate Ears includes small, medium and large soft-silicone ear tips as well as Comply foam tips which give a better seal in the ear. It's nice to see a hard case included in the package to protect these headphones while in transit.

The Ultimate Ears 700s will cost S$379 (US$272.96) when it goes on sale at authorized Logitech resellers and major IT superstores by end July. It is also available in Hong Kong and South Korea.

Kelvin Low is CNET Asia's very own go-to intern for Music & Play. When he's not fiddling with gadgets or setting up new PC rigs, he can be found hitting the dirt tracks on his mountain bike. Kelvin is currently studying mass communications at Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore. Email Kelvin.

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New Nike+ SportBand announced

John Chan | Jul 15, 2009

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Nike has announced the second-generation Nike+ SportBand. First unveiled last year, the SportBand is a watch-like device that connects to a sensor so the user can monitor running stats such as distance and speed. The original was recalled late last year by the company after complaints of display failure. This new model will feature a new screen with a welded seal to improve water resistance.

New colors have also been added and the model's two-tone wristbands now come in gray-pink, gray-yellow or black-red. It goes on sale for US$59 in the US today and will be available in Asia Pacific from August 15.

The Nike+ system was initially launched in collaboration with Apple and required an iPod, but the SportBand made it possible for runners who prefer not to carry a music player around to get onboard. Users also get access to an online Nike+ account which provides services such as record runs, track progress and even set goals to hit. Statistics from the SportBand can be uploaded via a PC using a built-in USB connector.

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A wardrobe refresh for the Cowon S9

Donald Bell | Jul 15, 2009

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Long before the Sony X-series stole the OLED portable media player spotlight, 2008's Cowon S9 blew us away with its gorgeous 3.3-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth audio, and extensive audio and video codec support. But the gadget's fanatic attention span can last only so long before a perfectly good MP3 player just feels like yesterday's news.
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