Digital Music stories - Page 14
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.
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.
Hands-on review: TUF Gaming H7 Wireless headset
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
The TUF Gaming H7 Wireless headset offers unmatched comfort, superb sound quality, and straightforward setup, making it a must-have for PC and PS4 gamers.
Hands-on review: House of Marley's Exodus headphones
Thu, 30th May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
House of Marley have always been conscious of the environment, and their new Exodus headphones are the perfect choice for eco-friendly music lovers.
Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Wed, 29th May 2019
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wearables
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smart home
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digital entertainment
With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.
Sound masking tech vendor signs with ANZ distributor
Fri, 24th May 2019
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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biamp
Biamp's Cambridge Sound Management tech, promoting speech privacy, is now distributed exclusively by Jands in Australia and New Zealand.
Hands-on review: The Edifier S3000 Pro bookshelf speakers
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Edifier’s new flagship S3000 Pro Active 2.0 Wireless Monitor bookshelf speakers are a high-end choice for people who love their music.
Hands-on review: Playing music with Sphero’s Specdrums
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Sphero's Specdrums transform any coloured surface into a musical instrument, offering an innovative, portable, and budget-friendly drumming experience.
The world loves smart speakers - and China leads the way
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
People across the world love their smart speakers – and we have AI assistants like Amazon Alexa to thank for the revolution.
Jabra’s new wireless work/play earbuds
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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uc
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The Evolve 65e earbuds come with a Jabra Link 370 USB Bluetooth adapter, enabling simultaneous connectivity to a PC and smartphone.
IDC: Smart home market only getting stronger
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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google
Smart speakers have moved into people’s homes and are ready to pay off as smart networks begin to spread throughout the household.
Apple's AirPods now come with 'Hey Siri' functionality
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
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.
Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Spotify has filed a complaint to the European Commission, alleging that Apple's App Store rules limit choice and disadvantage other app developers.
Sony launches headphones with 30-hour battery life
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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sony
Sony's new WH-XB700 headphones boast 30-hour battery life, enhanced vocal clarity, and quick charge, retailing for AUD $249.95 in Australia from April.
Amazon, Google, and Alibaba fuel booming smart speaker market
Sat, 9th Mar 2019
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digital entertainment
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google
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amazon
While these vendors have had great success in the market, other vendors like Samsung, Huawei, and Apple have failed to capitalise.
K Road tipped to be NZ’s ‘silicon valley’ of music
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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digital entertainment
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software development
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digital music
Auckland’s Karangahape Road is now home to Global company inMusic Brands as the company has moved its DJ software development operations there.
VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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film
Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.
Hands-on review: Audiofly AF100W MK2 wireless headphones
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless headphones
With wireless Bluetooth supporting aptX and AAC, and an IPX-5 water resistance rating, the AF100W aims to be a fitness game-changer.
LG's latest phone uses the display as an audio amplifier
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
If you’re struggling to get your head around the idea of a phone’s display as an amplifier, we can't blame you.
Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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iot security
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iot
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digital entertainment
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.
Audioengine’s Wireless A5+ are just bloody good speakers
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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speakers
I judge these speakers on the aspects that Audioengine boasts about - quality, streaming, simplicity and versatility.
Over 100 million smart home devices shipped in 2018
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Smart home device shipments reached 110 million units in 2018, with a retail value of nearly $17bn, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting.