MacSoft today announced that Mac users awaiting the release of Rise of Nations are in for a “special added treat!” The company will be releasing Rise of Nations as a “Gold” edition to include the recently released Thrones and Patriots expansion pack. Thrones and Patriots introduces six new nations, four unique single-player campaigns, more than 20 original units, new wonders and new government types.
Read MoreApple today announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 150 million songs from the iTunes Music Store. The 150 millionth song was “Ex-Factor” by Lauryn Hill and was purchased by Beth Santisteven from Ignacio, Colorado. Apple says that iTunes users are now downloading more than 4 million songs per week, a rate of over 200 million songs per year. Apple also announced the availability of iTunes gift cards at all Best Buy stores.
Read MoreArchos today announced the Gmini XS200, which the company says is “the world’s smallest (2.9″ x 2.3″ x .7″) 20-gigabyte hard drive-based digital audio player that boasts an entry level price of $249.99.” The Gmini XS200 features a 2.2″ gray-scale LCD screen and includes an icon-based interface.
Read MoreThe Playlist Club is set to rock again at The Progress Bar in London on October 23. The event allows people to bring in their favorite 15-minute playlist on an iPod (or other digital music player) and play their songs, first come, first served. The best DJs will win prizes from Rip and Burn magazine, who are offering MP3 players to the lucky winners.
Read MoreMerrill Lynch has raised its price target on Apple shares to US$49 from $44 following the company’s positive fourth quarter earning results announced yesterday. Apple’s positive earnings in the quarter “was entirely in iPods as Mac sales suffered from continued shortages of the G5 chip from IBM,” Merrill said.
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