Vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs were once the staple for listening to music. Then, the invention of the MP3 player revolutionized the portable music industry and set the stage for the technology we have today. But when and where did the MP3 player get its start? In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at the history of music technology and how the MP3 player revolutionized how we listen to music, audiobooks, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the MP3 player revolutionized the world

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How the MP3 player revolutionized the world

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