Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'download'

Tweets From Frolleagues And Other 2008 Lingo

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:49:00 EST

The language of our lives is changing faster than you can download an iPhone app. Wired magazine's "Jargon Watch" columnist (and conceptual artist) Jonathan Keats runs down the top tech jargon terms of 2008.

Yo-Yo Ma Seeks Online Collaborators

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:36:00 EST

The world-famous cellist has a challenge for his fans and fellow musicians: Ma has invited them to get online and produce a virtual collaboration with him. Simply download Ma playing "Dona Nobis Pacem," add new music, mix and then upload it back to the site, where the rest of the submissions can be heard. Ma says he'll play music, in person, with the winner.

The 10th Annual CD, Er, MP3 Gift Guide

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:57:00 EST

Today's environmental and global financial crises have Weekend Edition's Ned Wharton abuzz. In presenting his yearly music recommendations, he explains how digital downloads make a perfect holiday gift for these times.

Homework: Join Our National Caroling Party

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:40:00 EST

Download our version of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," then record your own. Send it in, and we may use it for our national caroling party.

With Google Phone, Track Flu In Your Zip Code

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:23:00 EST

For owners of a T-Mobile G1, also known as the "Google phone," you can now download a program that will give you a read out on the flu in your zip code. The program was created by the makers of the flu remedy — Zicam — and they get their information from polling health care providers and pharmacies. The company that makes the program says a version for the iPhone will be availible later this month.

R.E.M. Reissues A Classic, New Singles From The Decemberists, The Heligoats, More

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:56:00 EST

This year marks the 25th anniversary of R.E.M.'s debut full-length album, Murmur. The band is marking the occasion with a remastered version of the record, which includes a bonus live concert of R.E.M. performing in 1983. The Decemberists are also back with a collection of new singles. Always The Bridesmaid features seven new songs the band is releasing in three installments, on vinyl and as digital downloads but not as CDs.

Deerhoof Gets 'Fresh Born' At CMJ

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:31:00 EDT

When Deerhoof released "Fresh Born" as downloadable sheet music, fans had the opportunity to record their own interpretation. As with the many covers born from the project, Deerhoof gives a little more edge to the song in a session KEXP recorded at the CMJ Music Festival.

Xbox's 'Braid': A Surprise Hit, For Surprising Causes

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:40:00 EDT

It's no shoot-'em-up, and not quite a blockbuster. But at nearly 100,000 downloads and counting, the moody "meaning-of-life" time-tripper feels like a game that a grown-up can play — and maybe should.

Digital Music: A Conversation with The Ethicist

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:51:00 EDT

Today's music fans are having a harder time than ever telling right from wrong. Randy Cohen, author of the weekly ethics column for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the ethical implications of digital downloads.

Bar Code Hopping in San Francisco

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Some restaurants and tourist attractions now have bar codes that cell phone users can scan to download an array of information. Will the pilot program take off like it has in Japan?

Is Moby's Music Still Good When Its Free...

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:14:00 EDT

How do you calculate the value of music? At mobygratis.com, Moby lets independent filmmakers download tunes without cost. Without a price, is it still worth taking?

Documents Suggest Ties Between Chavez, Rebels

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST

Police in Colombia gave reporters documents downloaded from a laptop seized from a rebel camp in Ecuador. The documents, if authentic, indicate Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has been in contact with the leftist Colombian insurgents for a decade. The laptops also contain documents suggesting the insurgents had been in contact with European and U.S. officials.

HBO, Time Warner to Launch New Video Service

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:13:00 EST

HBO and Time Warner plan to launch HBO on Broadband, a service which will allow subscribers to download movies and TV programs from the Web.

Cell Phones Do Double Duty in India

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:48:00 EST

In India, people use cell phones for more than just talking and texting -- they're entertainment tools, as well. Partly because broadband Internet access isn't widely available for computers, Indians use their cell phones to download and share music and watch videos -- especially swapping MP3s and watching musical numbers from Bollywood movies.

Harsh Words Become Cell Phone Ring Tone

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:33:00 EST

The King of Spain and the President of Venezuela exchanged harsh words during a recent political summit. Now those words have inspired a hit ring tone. About half a million people have downloaded a cell phone ring tone featuring the phrase: "Why don't you shut up."

Writers Set to Strike over DVD, Download Profits

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:41:00 EDT

The Writer's Guild of America says its 12,000 members will go on strike Monday. The writers want to be paid more when their movies or shows are sold as DVD's and internet downloads.

Radiohead's 'In Rainbows' Sets Its Own Terms

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:10:00 EDT

Even without all the fanfare about the download-only delivery, the release of Radiohead's In Rainbows is an event. It's new music from one of the most creative rock bands of the last decade. Even after just a day's listen, there's already astounding music here.

Radiohead Sells Record on its Site, Any Price

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Radiohead shook up the music industry with the announcement that its new album would not be released as a CD or as a download through iTunes. Instead, it would offer In Rainbows only through its own Web site for whatever price each customer decides to pay -- even for free.

Minn. Woman to Pay for Illegal Music Downloads

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:41:00 EDT

A federal judge ordered a Minnesota woman to ante up $222,000 for violating copyright laws by sharing music illegally downloaded, marking the first time such a suit against an individual had gone to trial.

TV on the Internet: Networks Spread Strategy

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The big networks are rolling out their new seasons this week -- and not just on TV. They are also presenting their new shows, and some old favorites, on the Internet. NBC is allowing free downloads, with restrictions, of its shows -- it streamed the first episode of the new season of Friday Night Lights on Yahoo before it was broadcast. The CW Network is doing the same thing with its new show Aliens in America. ABC will offer some of its shows on AOL Video one day after they premiere on television. You could get the first episode of Fox's K-Ville free on iTunes before it was broadcast.

Amazon to Enter Music-Download Business

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Amazon.com launches a much anticipated music-download site. The Internet music store will sell songs for 89 cents to 99 cents. It will be possible to play the music on every available player from the iPod to the Zune. Amazon.com may be the first digital music site that can really compete with Apple's iTunes store.

Dry Counterinsurgency Manual Finds Audience

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 09:34:00 EDT

It's 400 pages long and filled with military jargon and acronyms, but more than 2 million people have downloaded the U.S. Army and Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual since it was posted on the Web a couple of months ago.

Music Business Still Groping for a Digital-Age Plan

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Midyear music sales figures are in. Not surprisingly, they're not good: CD sales are down from last year, and legitimate online sales are far outstripped by downloads for free. How will the industry cope in this new generation of digital media consumers?

Tech Conference Focuses on Video Downloading

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:30:00 EDT

Wall Street Journal tech writers Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher discuss the recent All Things Digital conference that included a much-hyped panel discussion between Microsoft's Bill Gates and Apple's Steve Jobs.

Amazon.com to Sell Music Downloads for iPod too

Thu, 17 May 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Online retailer Amazon.com says it's joining the movement to sell songs that can be copied for free to computers, cell phones or music players, including the iPod. Until now, iPod users were mostly restricted to music available in Apple's iTunes store.