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Digital Music stories - Page 12

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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Google launches four new home products

Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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Google unveils Nest Mini, Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4, and Pixel Buds in its latest announcement. Find out all the details here.
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New, stylish microbuds from Aussie success story

Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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Weighing four grams, BlueAnt's Pump Air 2 are one of the world's smallest and lightest true wireless microbuds.
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Sennheiser's new gaming headset offers 100 hours of battery life

Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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Sennheiser unveils new wireless headphones specifically designed for gamers, featuring low latency and 100-hour battery life.
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Razer releases gaming mic that syncs emotes with streaming interactions

Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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Streamers have the ability to add or create their own emotes, or they can choose from hundreds of preset emotes.
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New Savi wireless headsets range announced

Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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Plantronics, now known as Poly, has unveiled its new Savi wireless headsets, offering more styles and features to aid in noisy office environments.
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The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC

Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.
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Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter

Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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SoundBetter was founded in 2012 and it has become a hotspot for audio professionals who search for partners and better sounding content.
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Startup uses blockchain to democratise music industry

Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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Slovenian startup Viberate harnesses blockchain to structure live music data, poised to innovate the industry.
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Alibaba steps into cloud music with latest acquisition

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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Acquires Import eCommerce Platform Kaola from NetEase for Approximately US$2 Billion Alibaba will also take a minority stake in NetEase Cloud Music.
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Premium headphones driving revenue boom, says Futuresource

Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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Thanks to the trend in premium brands, worldwide headphone revenue is growing four times faster than shipment numbers.
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Bose's new smart speaker puts the bass back in the beat

Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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Bose launches its latest smart speaker, the Portable Home Speaker, promising 360-degree sound and deep bass. Priced at NZD $579.95, it hits shelves Sept 26.
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Hands-on Review: Sennheiser IE 80S Bluetooth headphones

Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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Sennheiser's IE 80S Bluetooth headphones deliver superb audio quality and impressive battery life, making them ideal for everyday use with a unique design.
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Are they listening? Kiwis wary of smart devices

Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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While talking aloud, a voice-activated, home-based smart speaker asked for more info - even though it was not turned it on.
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Hands-on Review: The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5

Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 impresses with its stylish design and rich sound, offering portability and eight hours of playtime for music enthusiasts.
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Google slips further down the ranks in smart speaker market

Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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Google has dropped to third place in the smart speaker market, with Baidu claiming second place behind Amazon, according to new data from Canalys.
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Online DJ service Beatsource brings on renowned DJ A-Trak

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Beatsource recruits Grammy-nominee DJ A-Trak to its board as it prepares to launch an online store and innovative streaming product, Beatsource LINK.
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Sennheiser goes wireless for audiophiles

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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Sennheiser is gearing up to launch its first audiophile Bluetooth in-ear headphones, due to hit shelves in mid-August.
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Logitech shows off the products you have to stock

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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The company showcased the hottest products across its office, gaming and audio brands – here are the must-haves for your shelves this summer.
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Bose revamps iconic QuietComfort headphones

Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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Bose unveils new Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 with enhanced voice interface, available in Australia from August 15.
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The karaoke app taking the Philippines by storm

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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Karaoke app WeSing, launched by Tencent Music, has swept the Philippines, uniting users through immersive social-musical experiences.