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MySpace has partnered with RipCode to give mobile users access to MySpace videos. The content will be available at MySpace’s mobile site, m.myspace.com, which currently generates around 3 billion monthly page views from 10 million users. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/02/myspace-takes-video-to-mobile 12/2)

The latest Rokr-branded phone from Motorola will include what the company describes as virtual surround-sound, along with such other enhanced audio features as dual stereo speakers and a pair of embedded media players. Motorola, which said it would ship the Motorokr EM35 this quarter, but did not disclose a price, said the surround-sound technology would enable listeners to feel as though the music were coming from all over their head instead of just through the ears. Digital Trends (12/2)

Apple’s App Store has finally given developers the ability to release up to 50 promotional codes for their applications, allowing them distribute their apps to press and friends free of charge directly through the App Store. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/02/app-store-enables-developer-promo-codes-still-has-work-to-do 12/2)