Gadget gear is buzzing; but who's buying? (Reuters)

Microsoft says it is aiming at Apple's iPod (AFP)

Edward C. Baig: Personal Tech - Nike + iPod so easy to use, it could get you off your duff for a workout (USATODAY.com)

JBL Gets Back On Stage (PC Magazine)

Apple shares surge 12 percent pre-market (AP)

IPod keeps on giving: Apple profit up 48% (USATODAY.com)

Apple Beats Street As EPS Jumps 46%, Breaks 4 Quarters Of Slowing Growth (Investor's Business Daily)

Kids risk early deafness with MP3 players: charity (Reuters)

Apple profit rises 48 pct, helped by iPod sales (Reuters)

Microsoft confirms plans for iPod rival (AP)

Apple-Microsoft MP3 battle could transform market: analysts (AFP)

Microsoft Confirms Pending Launch Of iPod Rival (TechWeb)

Yahoo Sony BMG Offer DRM-Free Music (TechWeb)

Apple Executive Drops Hints About iPod Cell Phones (TechWeb)

Microsoft's 'Zune' To Challenge Apple iPod (PC Magazine)

The Fray leads indistinct light-rock charge (Reuters)

Microsoft music player to take on Apple's iPod (Reuters)

Microsoft Confirms Zune Release (NewsFactor)

Microsoft Announces Its Own iPod Competitor (PC Magazine)

MP3s with No DRM Arrive on the Scene (NewsFactor)

Samsung unveils new MP3 player to challenge Apple's iPod (AFP)

Feds to Query Labels About Online Prices (AP)