Briefly: Micron to buy Lexar; AudioBase

In brief: Micron Technology has said it will acquire Lexar Media--a flash memory maker--for roughly $688 million in stock, which will move its products into retail stores.... An avid Mac user has posted a tutorial on setting up and using keywords in iPhoto '06.... Bombia Design today released its latest icon kit at Iconkits.com, Lugo Base Kit, which includes 160 icons.... SpiderWorks has released the eBook version of "MacOSX Technology Guide to Spotlight" ($13) by Rich Morin and David Hill.... AudioBase.com today announced a half off grand opening sale, offering stock media catering to digital audio artists and music producers.... CitizenPod has presented the free 2006 SXSW clickguide for iPod owners that offers panels, bands, films, and night-time events.... SiK today announced that it is accepting pre-orders of lix for iPod ($20-25), an ultra-thin hard shell case available in Crystal (clear) or with high resolution, full-color designs.

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