TWICE - April 18, 2005

America Online and XM Satellite Radio have joined forces to create an online radio service. The service will begin this summer and will carry both the AOL and XM brands. It is expected to help broaden awareness of XM, given that AOL has approximately 100 million users, said an XM spokesman.

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• Tributaries Adapters Offer HDMI/DVI Solutions
• Gefen Introduces HDMI Solutions For System Options
• Gentec Bluetooth Wireless Headset Debuts
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• Mad Catz Shipping iPod Product Line
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• Business News
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• Communications
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• AOL Enters VoIP Business With Partnerships In 40 U.S. Markets
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• Computer Technology
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• palmOne Rolls Out New Tungsten E2

• Custom Networking
• Sonance Buys Sound Advance Systems
• Powerline, Coax Tech Vie For Cable-Industry Support
• Zensys Cuts Cost Of Wireless Home Automation

• Home Audio
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• Up-Selling A/V With Class And Demonstrations
• In-Door Antenna Systems Arriving
• Satellite Radio Finds Home With Portables, Components

• Major Appliances
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• Mobile Electronics
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• News
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• Retail Sales March Ahead
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• Retailing/E-tailing
• Buying Groups Gaining Ground
• Best Buy Lays Out Its Best-Laid Plans
• A Who's Who Of Buying Groups
• HTSA Strengthens Vendor Ties At Hawaii Meeting
• Copyright Battle Continues To Rage On and On

• Video/Home Satellite
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