The apology came a day after Mr Dotcom revealed more details of his next project, a music-sharing service called Megabox.

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His current plans include a new file-sharing site that encrypts all its files, and a streaming music service called Megabox.

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The 38-year-old tweeted an image of Megabox, a site he said would allow recording artists to sell music directly to fans.

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You can expect several Megabox announcements next year including exclusive deals with artists who are eager to depart from outdated business models.

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