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There was a time when you cared about music: You made mix tapes, went to concerts, called radio stations; you bought vinyl, CDs, cassettes, 8-track tapes -- some of you even bought MP3s! And though the traditional music business is as good as dead, the music lover in all of us lives. That's where streaming comes in. Here's what you need to know, as a listener and an investor.

Rdio was envisioned and launched by Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom, who have had a dry spell since starting Skype. Rdio, however, could be another smash, thanks to a confluence of trends that the duo appears to be picking up on.

Is iTunes Ping, the latest in music-based social media, nothing more than an excuse by Apple to get students to spend more? In September, Apple announced iTunes Ping -- a new social media network for people who like music. It's an experiment similar to Lala.com, the music store website that was...

The dorm rooms have been cleaned and a steady buzz of techno is drifting from the corner suite which can mean only that school is back in session. Getting back in the swing of things can be a challenge but here are 10 applications for your Android phone to make the school year easier and, best off...

With all the gloom in the global economy, I got to wondering whether there is anything else going on in the world of business. I'm looking for growth because I think that's what will ultimately bring the economy out of the doldrums. Not surprisingly, that growth is coming from technology companies....

Recently Zac Bissonette shared the sad news that Ruckus, a provider of "free" music to college students, closed down. While he is turning to YouTube to feed his musical cravings, there are many other options out there to satisfy even the most demanding musical tastes. Thanks to the wonders of...