Reuters - In what is traditionally a high-volume download week thanks to shiny new MP3 players under the tree and download cards stuffed in stockings, a digital sales mark has fallen by the wayside.

Reuters - A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a class-action lawsuit seeking to hold Apple Inc responsible for possible hearing loss caused by using its popular iPod music player.

PC Magazine - A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a class-action lawsuit seeking to hold Apple Inc responsible for possible hearing loss caused by using its popular iPod music player.

NewsFactor - In a patent drama just getting under way, Nokia has added a new twist in its case against Apple. On Tuesday, Nokia said it filed a new complaint against the iPhone maker for infringing on its patents in virtually all of Apple's mobile phones, portable music players, and computers.

PC World - Nokia fired the latest salvo in its ongoing patent dispute with Apple, saying Tuesday that it has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission charging that Apple infringes its patents in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players and computers.

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AP - Comcast Corp. has agreed to pay up to $16 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the cable TV operator of delaying transfers of large movie and music files despite promises of unfettered Internet access.

AFP - Hulu.com, an increasingly popular US-based online video entertainment site, has signed a second major music label: Warner Music Group.

PC World - The iRiver Spinn is on sale at Buy.com for $90, down from its regular retail price of $120. The MP3 player boasts a sleek design that challenges the iPod touch with a slim, brushed-silver body and a dazzling 3.3-inch touchscreen.

AP - Warner Music Group Corp. said Tuesday that it will provide music videos, concerts and other programming to Hulu, a free online video site.