Google today launched Google Cast for Audio giving users a way to stream their favorite music to other Google Cast-ready speakers, sound bars, and receivers. Google Cast for audio is an update to the Google Cast SDK, but Google says hardware that supports Google Cast won't be available until the Spring. … [Read more...] about Google Competes with AirPlay, Launches Google Cast For Audio
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Digital Music Sales Fall For First Time Since the Opening of iTunes Music Store
Digital Music Sales in 2013 dropped for the first time (year-over--year) since the opening of the iTunes Music Store. Individual tracks fell the most, dropping from 1.34 billion units to 1.26 billion units, a 5.7% decrease. Album sales on the other hand only saw a .1% decline. Overall for the full year 2013, digital track sales fell 5.7% from 1.34 billion units … [Read more...] about Digital Music Sales Fall For First Time Since the Opening of iTunes Music Store