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Google Moves In on Online Music

Search giant to partner with streaming/download services

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(Newser) – Google is getting into the online music business. TechCrunch has learned that the search giant will partner with iLike and LaLa to integrate clips into its search engine. An announcement is planned for October 28. Both companies allow streaming on first access, a 30-second clip thereafter, and the option to buy the song, which will be replicated in Google search. The music industry is backing the move.

A sign is seen at Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.
A sign is seen at Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.   (AP Photo)
The Dead Weather are one of many artists who have released albums on iLike
The Dead Weather are one of many artists who have released albums on iLike   (AP Photo)
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Timinator2K
Oct 21, 09 1:19 PM CDT
Google Moodle...put the screws to the Blackboard monster learning management systems before its too late! Reply
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jkundert
Oct 21, 09 3:26 PM CDT
Two words: audio. hijack. nuff said.... Reply
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SalParadise
Oct 21, 09 3:32 PM CDT
This has the potential to be incredible. Reply
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cochiserocks
Oct 21, 09 6:45 PM CDT
I think they should just move with the times - instead of a button marked "Buy this Track" It should read "Support This Artist" - If you like something, put in for it - otherwise, listen to it once and then delete it. Welcome to free market economics! The days when they could hustle you into buying an awful album because it had 2 good singles on it are gone - and good riddance - this will sort the wheat from the chaff and avoid mutton dressed as lamb - Or was that one mixed metaphor too far?! Reply
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