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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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Bose engineers 14 speakers for Chevrolet's 2020 Corvette Stingray

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Eighth generation Chevrolet Corvette to feature Bose's 'most powerful & highest performing sound system ever for a sports car' with 14 speakers.
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PUBG Mobile teams up with DJ Alan Walker on new track

Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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Earlier this month, players logged into PUBG MOBILE and participated in an in-game event with Alan Walker challenges.
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Startup launches AI-powered music curation service

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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Revolutionary AI music curation service, Musiio, promises precise tagging and playlist generation at lightning speed.
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Hands-on Review: The Harman Kardon Allure Portable Speaker

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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Harman Kardon's Allure Portable marries quality sound with Amazon Alexa's voice control, offering both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
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Jabra's environment-aware headphones hit Aotearoa

Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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The headphones include SmartSound that automatically adjusts the sound and noise cancelling based on the user's environment.
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Yamaha's new speakerphone for open offices

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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The YVC-330 portable USB and Bluetooth speakerphone features SoundCap technology to make collaboration and meetings possible in open plan offices.
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Hands-on Review: Edifier S880DB Active Speakers are little with big sound

Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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Edifier's S880DB active speakers deliver big sound in a tiny package, with superb bass and treble tones. Just beware, Windows users need a special driver.
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Hands-on Review: TUF Gaming H7 Wireless headset

Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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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.
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Hands-on Review: House of Marley's Exodus headphones

Thu, 30th May 2019
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House of Marley have always been conscious of the environment, and their new Exodus headphones are the perfect choice for eco-friendly music lovers.
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Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo

Wed, 29th May 2019
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With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.
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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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Hands-on Review: Playing music with Sphero's Specdrums

Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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Sphero's Specdrums transform any coloured surface into a musical instrument, offering an innovative, portable, and budget-friendly drumming experience.
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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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Sony launches headphones with 30-hour battery life

Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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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.
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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.