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Digital Music stories - Page 10

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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Hands-on Review: Razer Seiren X microphone

Sat, 6th Jun 2020
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Revolutionise Your Audio: New external mic delivers superior sound for avid gamers, podcasters, and live streamers.
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JBL takes Quantum leap into NZ gaming audio market

Tue, 26th May 2020
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The company has launched its range of gaming headsets and PC speakers in Aotearoa New Zealand as the headset market thrives.
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Sony's gaming and music struggles see sentiment take a nosedive

Mon, 25th May 2020
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Sentiment towards Sony has taken a nosedive during the first quarter of 2020, with ongoing struggles in its music and gaming behind the decline.
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Logitech launches webcam optimised for streamers

Thu, 14th May 2020
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StreamCam is optimised for use with Logitech Capture which unlocks features on the device that automate exposure, framing, and stabilisation.
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Sony announces the WF-SP800N Sport headphones

Fri, 8th May 2020
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Sony unveils the WF-SP800N Sport headphones, promising noise-cancelling, EXTRA BASS, and advanced features for active users, available in NZ for NZD $499.95.
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Tech company uses AI to feel the mood of the music

Tue, 5th May 2020
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AIMS harnesses AI's power to match tracks to moods for films, games, and TV, revolutionising music selection and aiding production teams under tight deadlines.
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Worldwide headphone market on track despite COVID-19

Tue, 5th May 2020
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The worldwide headphones market is expected to experience strong growth in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
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JBL's Quantum range buddies up with esports firm 100 Thieves

Mon, 4th May 2020
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Gaming brand JBL has signed on with esports organisation 100 Thieves to become the official global gaming headset partner this year.
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Sony unveils newest additions to wireless headphone range

Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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Sony introduces two new wireless offerings: the WH-CH710N over-ear headphones with AI-powered noise cancellation and the bass-centric WF-XB700 earbuds.
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Hands-on Review: AirFly Pro - the Bluetooth tool you didn't know you needed

Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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Twelve South's AirFly Pro offers seamless Bluetooth connectivity for non-Bluetooth devices, perfect for late-night TV, flights, car stereos, and more.
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Smart speaker market continues to grow - report

Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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Smart speakers have seen a 53% growth, but the impact of COVID-19 on the industry remains uncertain, according to Futuresource Consulting.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Link Bar, the three-in-one smart speaker

Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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JBL's Link Bar merges a sound bar, Android TV, and Google Home into one sleek device offering high sound quality with smart home integration.
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The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM: Big sound in a little shoebox?

Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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Oskar Howell spoke to UE principal product manager Doug Ebert about UE's latest speaker, and how UE plans to change the sound system landscape.
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Smart speaker vendors breaking records despite coronavirus disruption

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Despite COVID-19 fears, smart speaker shipments surged in Q4 2019. Amazon, Google, and Chinese vendors hit record highs, says Canalys.
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SEGA backs Flutin as it sets its sights on the music industry

Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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SEGA invests in Indian AI music platform Flutin to extend its entertainment reach beyond gaming, eyeing global markets like the United States.
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Head to Head: Jaybird Vista True Wireless vs Razer Hammerhead True Wireless

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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In a battle of true wireless earbuds, Jaybird Vista's rugged, sports-focused design takes on Razer Hammerhead's stylish, budget-friendly offering.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds+ will support iOS devices

Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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Samsung's wireless Galaxy Buds have a new successor: The Galaxy Buds+. And for the first time, they're compatible with iOS as well as Android.
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Canalys: Smart devices to reach three billion by 2023

Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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Smart device shipments are set to reach three billion globally by 2023, with smartphone sales remaining dominant, says Canalys.
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Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Ambeo Sound Bar

Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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The thirteen drivers will have your sound bouncing off your walls while placing you in the centre of all the action.
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Machine learning to grow innovation as smart personal device market peaks

Tue, 31st Dec 2019
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Smart personal audio devices, particularly true wireless stereo, are set for a record-breaking year in 2019, according to Canalys.