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Sea change: Tidal claims leaked royalty statement is fake, payouts are much higher

A supposedly leaked statement suggests Tidal pays twice as much in royalties as Spotify, but Tidal says the statement is faked, and numbers are much higher.
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You’ll have to make a playlist that impresses Jay Z if you want to see his Tidal X set

To help make the music streaming service more attractive to subscribers, Tidal owner Jay Z will perform at an exclusive Tidal X event in May, filled with never released music, and tracks not heard for a decade.

Trek recalls nearly 1 million bikes after defect paralyzes a man forever

Waterloo-based bike company Trek has recalled specific models of bikes released from 2000-2015 over a nearly-fatal defect that injured three people with one rendered paralyzed.
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NBA connects international fans with legends and superstars via live Q&A

The NBA will show their fan appreciation for the millions who followed the 2014-2015 regular season with 20 different live Q&A sessions on social media with more than 20 NBA players and legends.
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LEGO Dimensions brings in Back to The Future, DC Comics + More Franchises

For the first time ever, Lego: Dimensions will feature stars from various popular franchises including Lord of the Rings, DC Comics, and the film Back to The Future.
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Inside one of the first 3D-printed fashion shows in America

On April 16, the world's most popular 3D print fashion designers will showcase their latest items at one of the first 3D print fashion shows in America.
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How Money & Violence conquered YouTube with no money and only a little violence

In just a few months, indie drama Money and Violence has become a YouTube phenomenon, with more than 13 million views, and counting. But what's next? To find out, we spoke with the creator of "Money and Violence," Moise Verneau.
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For those dreaming of warmer locales, take a virtual live tour with the Maui Cam

EarthCam just added the Maui Cam -- perfectly timed for those of us dreaming of warmer climates, as we dig out of winter.
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Selfie stick bans be damned, this museum wants you to get your duck face on

While many museums are banning selfie sticks, one institution in the Philippines is encouraging users to get hands-on with the art.
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Paramount pictures licenses 50 more movies to free vod service Tubi TV

Tubi TV and Paramount Pictures new deal will bring 50 more classic titles to the free video-on-demand streaming service including "Total Recall," "Top Gun" and more.
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Forget selfie sticks, this speaker has a remote shutter button for self-portraits

Instead of choosing between taking a selfie or having a rocking dance party with your smartphone, Divoom's Bluetune-Bean speaker lets you do both, simultaneously.
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How to make the perfect virtual mixtape for any occasion

Tapely, a free online music platform, allows you to make and share your own virtual mixtapes and make the perfect mixtape for any occasion.
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BankMobile says it is the first bank to be completely mobile

Designed for the Millennial Generation, BankMobile is a banking platform that revolves around mobile devices.
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5 of Amazon’s new pilots you should sit down and watch right now

Amazon released its fourth slate of original pilots. We've watched them all, and these are the absolute best, most binge-worthy five shows of the bunch. Give them a try!
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Big labels cash in on streaming services, as downloads continue to drop

Warner Music Group is ready to ""turbo-charge the adoption rate for subscription streaming" as music streaming revenue rises while digital downloads falter.
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Amazon is going Hollywood, plans to produce 12 theater releases per year

Helping to further blur the lines between streaming video and traditional mediums, Amazon has started Amazon Original Movies with the aim to release 12 movies in theaters ever year that will arrive on the company's Instant Video platform shortly thereafter.
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Spotify’s Touch Preview feature debuts on iOS devices

With a long press of your finger, Spotify's Touch Preview feature now allows iOS device users to preview any song from Spotify's library.
Rebirth of cool: Is vinyl ready for a second wind, or just a fad?

Most of the top selling vinyl albums from 2014 were not released in 2014

Last year, a monstrous 9.2 million vinyl albums were sold, and seven of the 10 best-selling vinyl records were released before 2014.
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YouTube killer? Ex-Hulu CEO’s site Vessel will show videos 3 days before YouTube

Ex-Hulu CEO Jason Kilar debuts the beta version of Vessel, a $3/month subscription service aimed to offer early access to popular videos before they hit YouTube.
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YouBowl: YouTube will live stream its own Super Bowl halftime show

YouTube will live stream its on Super Bowl halftime show this year, featuring stunts, musical performances, and fake Super Bowl ads from top YouTube talent.
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NBC will live stream the Super Bowl for free

NBC will provide individuals with or without a pay-TV subscription an online stream of Super Bowl XLIX as well as the winter premiere of "The Blacklist", for free.
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Atlanta Falcons’ new stadium has incredible retractable roof, high-tech amenities

The New Atlanta Stadium for the Atlanta Falcons has a unique oculus retractable roof, as well as high-tech and eco-friendly elements in its design.
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TLC is raising $150,000 on Kickstarter to make their final album

23 year music veterans, TLC, are reaching out to fans on Kickstarter to help them make their final album. The group is asking for $150,000 to start writing their first album since 2002.
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Sunday dinner lives! Skype adds free group video chat to 2014 Samsung smart TVs

A recent update to Skype's Samsung Smart TV app allows for free group video chatting for up to three people at a time on 2014 models.
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Live Nation partners with Uber to let concertgoers skip the parking lot

Live Nation and Uber have joined forces to provide concertgoers with an easier method to transport themselves to and from their favorite concert events.
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AllCast finally lands on iOS, opens up a bevy of screen-mirroring options

AllCast allows iOS devices to stream from Instagram, Google Drive, Dropbox and a plethora of other file hosting sites. The app is also compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku devices, Apple TV and Xbox.
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WatchESPN app makes history, frustrates NFL fans, and complicates online sports streaming

ESPN had one of its greatest weeks ever in terms of ratings and viewers, but the WatchESPN app left millions without football.
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Spotify passes 15 million paid subscribers for the first time, hits 60 million total users

Three years after makin its debut in the U.S., Spotify breaks a subscription record in its quest to 40 million paid subscribers.
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Smartphones have become the most popular way to bank

Mobile banking has grown into the most popular means of banking, but heading to the branch is still the primary option.
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Vinyl sales surpass 9 million for the first time in 20 years as streaming breaks record

In 2014, 9.2 million vinyl albums were sold, a 20-year record. Meanwhile, digital album and song sales declined once again.
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Thom Yorke potentially made over $20 million legally on BitTorrent in 2014

Thom Yorke's "Tommorrow's Modern Boxes" was downloaded over 4.4 million times legally on BitTorrent with Yorke set to receive 90 percent of all sales.
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Google facing $1 billion lawsuit over 20,000 unlicensed songs on YouTube

Global Music Rights has announced its plans to sue Google for not removing YouTube videos infringing on the copyrights of songs by Pharrell, John Lennon and others
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Sony’s ‘The Interview’ was illegally downloaded over 900,000 times by Christmas Day

Seth Rogen and James Franco's "The Interview" grossed $1 million at the box office on Christmas Day after the film had been pirated over 900,000 times.
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Remember the Star Wars Christmas album? Christian themes almost killed it

Award winning Broadway composer Maury Yeston explains how he had to change the lyrics on a song from the Star Wars Christmas album due to George Lucas' reservations about mixing the Force with Christianity.