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Digital Music stories - Page 13

Music is everywhere, and most of us listen to it on digital electronic devices. Digital music is a method of representing sound as numerical files in order to read it by a device capable of playing and transmitting it.

The main features of digital music are the sample rate and the bit depth - which are the number of samples an audio file carries per second and the amplitude resolution of audio files. Most common file formats of digital music are MP3, WAV, PCM and AIFF.
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Sound masking tech vendor signs with ANZ distributor

Fri, 24th May 2019
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Biamp's Cambridge Sound Management tech, promoting speech privacy, is now distributed exclusively by Jands in Australia and New Zealand.
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Hands-on Review: The Edifier S3000 Pro bookshelf speakers

Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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Edifier's new flagship S3000 Pro Active 2.0 Wireless Monitor bookshelf speakers are a high-end choice for people who love their music.
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The world loves smart speakers - and China leads the way

Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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People across the world love their smart speakers – and we have AI assistants like Amazon Alexa to thank for the revolution.
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Jabra's new wireless work/play earbuds

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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The Evolve 65e earbuds come with a Jabra Link 370 USB Bluetooth adapter, enabling simultaneous connectivity to a PC and smartphone.
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IDC: Smart home market only getting stronger

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Smart speakers have moved into people's homes and are ready to pay off as smart networks begin to spread throughout the household.
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Apple's AirPods now come with 'Hey Siri' functionality

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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The new AirPods come with a standard case or a Wireless Charging Case that holds additional charges for more than 24 hours of listening time.
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Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour

Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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Spotify has filed a complaint to the European Commission, alleging that Apple's App Store rules limit choice and disadvantage other app developers.
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Amazon, Google, and Alibaba fuel booming smart speaker market

Sat, 9th Mar 2019
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While these vendors have had great success in the market, other vendors like Samsung, Huawei, and Apple have failed to capitalise.
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VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown

Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.
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Hands-on Review: Audiofly AF100W MK2 wireless headphones

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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With wireless Bluetooth supporting aptX and AAC, and an IPX-5 water resistance rating, the AF100W aims to be a fitness game-changer.
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LG's latest phone uses the display as an audio amplifier

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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If you're struggling to get your head around the idea of a phone's display as an amplifier, we can't blame you.
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Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.
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Audioengine's Wireless A5+ are just bloody good speakers

Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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I judge these speakers on the aspects that Audioengine boasts about - quality, streaming, simplicity and versatility.
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Over 100 million smart home devices shipped in 2018

Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Smart home device shipments reached 110 million units in 2018, with a retail value of nearly $17bn, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting.
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Jabra launches wireless earbuds for mobile workforce

Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Jabra has released wireless earbuds designed for mobile professionals, featuring Skype for Business certification.
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Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies

Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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Sony unveils its latest home entertainment lineup at CES Las Vegas, featuring 8K TVs, new soundbars, Alexa-enabled headphones, and a wireless turntable.
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Headphones market revenue still on the rise, says Futuresource

Mon, 31st Dec 2018
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Thanks to the desire for advanced features like noise-cancelling and true wireless, the revenue in headphones has grown 26% in 3Q18.
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Test $80,000 headphones at Sennheiser's new Sydney store

Fri, 21st Dec 2018
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It wouldn't be a shopping experience without a test of the Sennheiser HE1, a set of high-end headphones with a price tag of AU$80,000.
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Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods gives unbeatable convenience, but with trade-offs

Fri, 21st Dec 2018
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Apple AirPods offer unbeatable convenience with fast connectivity and portability but come with trade-offs in comfort and noise-cancellation features.
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UPDATED Review: Blue Mic's Satellite headphones are good but...

Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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Blue Microphones' new Satellites headphones have received mixed reviews, with concerns raised over quality control.