(ARA) - Gen Y is quickly becoming known as the Customization Generation. Their cell phones are programmed with customized ringtones, their MP3 players are stocked with customized playlists and their blogs are custom-designed for self-expression.

(ARA) - MP3 players have revolutionized the way we listen to music.

Two years after opening its MSN Music store to compete with Apple’s iTunes, Microsoft plans to stop selling downloads from the site.

The cell-phone carrier’s new mobile music strategy allows users to download songs to handsets at no charge—but players are a different story

Current MP3 Player accessories - listed in order of UK sales:

AnyCom BluNa iPod nano Adapter and Speaker

AnyCom BluNa iPod nano Adapter and Speaker

Etymotic ER-4P MicroPro Earphones
Meritline Digital Picture Frame
Logic3 I station
Logic3 I station
Scosche Universal MP3 Bluetooth Home Audio Kit
Archos Digital Mini Cam Pal for use with the AV
AnyCom BluNa iPod nano Adapter and Headset
AnyCom BluNa iPod nano Adapter and Headset
Kensington SX 2000 Speakers for the iPod
Meritline DIGI Deck Plusdeck
Bluetake i-PHONO Plus Headphone Kit
Etymotic ER-6i Isolator Earphone
Etymotic ER-6 Isolator Earphone
Sony Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones MDR-V600
SanDisk Cruzer Micro MP3 Companion
Creative Xmod USB Sound Device
Kensington Stereo Dock for iPod
Bluetake i-PHONO mini BT Headphones Light Pack
Bluetake i-PHONO mini BT Headphones Light Pack
Bluetake i-PHONO mini BT Headphones Light Pack
Mobility Electronics iGo Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones
Creative TravelSound 250
iRiver Cradle for Clix and U10
Creative Travel Sound 200 Speakers
Monster Cable DVD to Go for DVD Players
Sony MDR-G94NC Headphones
Creative TravelSound 250 White
Logitech mm22 Portable Speakers for iPod
Blue Monkey Bluetooth Music Angel
Logitech mm22 Portable Speakers for iPod
Bluetake i-PHONO Plus Audio Dongle
Bluetake i-PHONO mini Audio Dongle
Bluetake i-PHONO mini Bluetooth Adapter for PSP
Archos AV500/Gmini 500 travel case
Kensington Noise Cancelling Headphones
Proporta Archos Gmini 400/402 Book Case
RoadWired The Pod Carry Bag 1-5 In Stock
Proporta ARCHOS Gmini XS 202 Flip Case
Etymotic ETY-COM Handsfree Mobile Phone Headset
Monster Cable iSpeaker Portable MP3 Speakers
Proporta Sony NW-A1000 Alu-Leather Case
Krusell iRiver H10 5GB Music Multidapt Case
Proporta iRiver H10 Alu-Leather Case
Proporta Packard Bell AudioDream Alu-Leather Case
Proporta Creative Zen Sleek Alu-Leather Case
Creative EARPHONES EP-630
Proporta Sony HD5 Aluminum Case
iRiver Case and Accessory Kit for Clix and U10
Kensington Transporters for iPod shuffle
TeleAdapt Stereo Accessory Kit
Proporta Alu-Leather Flip Case for Creative Zen V/V Plus
Koss KSC75 Portable Stereo Headphones
Proporta Retractable Headphones
Soniqcast Car Power Charger For Aireo
Proporta Sony NW-E400 Silicone Case
Proporta Sony HD5 Silicone Case
Proporta Packard Bell AudioDream Silicone Case
Proporta Creative Zen Micro/MicroPhoto Silicone Case
ORA Portable Speaker for MP3/PDA/iPod/PC
Kensington Microfiber Sleeve for 15/20GB iPod - 3rd Gen
Proporta Sony NW-E100 Silicone Case
Belkin Neoprene Sport Case for iPod
Macally Retractable Earphones
PPC Techs 3.5mm 1/8 Lil Fonz Retractable Stereo Earbuds
egrips® appliqués iRiver H10
Proporta Creative Zen Micro/MicroPhoto Screen Protector
Rhinoskin Creative Zen Micro Silicone Protective Case
SanDisk Sansa M200 Silicon Carrying Case
Macally Car Cassette Adaptor
Archos Adaptater USB/DC IN for Gmini
Altec Lansing Compact Comfortable Awesome Audio Earphones
Proporta Sony HD5 Screen protectors

Samsung’s new K5-series music players are bulkier than their iPod nano counterparts, but for a very good reason — the Windows-based devices incorporate a speaker that slides out and flips up to transform the gizmos into miniboom-boxes.

The smell of fear hangs in the air at MIT’s List Visual Arts Center. It comes from an exhibition called “Sensorium: Embodied Experience, Technology, and Contemporary Art.”

On Monday, Cingular Wireless will become the first U.S. operator to provide mobile access to online digital music services such as Napster, eMusic and Yahoo Music.

The plan from University Heights Science Park Inc. calls for the Digital Century Center to be lo cated in Newark’s Central Ward and house mid-level technology companies.

The second-generation iPod shuffle is impressively small, and the built-in clip makes it ideal for working out, running, or just casual listening. Its lack of a screen or any extras like an FM tuner—or even support for many iPod accessories–is countered by its impressively diminutive size and low price.