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Digital Music stories - Page 15

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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Review: Blue Mic's Lola and Ella headphones

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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Blue Microphones is working on branching out into the headphone market. A reviewer checks out two of the companies offerings.
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Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom

Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
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This year it is estimated that over 100 million smart speakers will be installed - but it isn't going to stop there.
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Headphone retail value to see significant growth

Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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Headphone market research shows that the headphone market is continuing to grow, with advanced features quickly becoming a necessity for consumers.
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Edifier pumps up the volume with the S350DB

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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The S350DB is what Edifier calls a bookshelf speaker set, which features two speakers packed with titanium dome tweeters and an eight-inch subwoofer.
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Plantronics adds five new products across the BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO lines

Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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Those of you who need your tunes whether you're working out or waiting for the next flight will be pricking your ears with interest right now.
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Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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If you're a fan of Sony products this month brings good news for you as a new range of products hits the shelves.
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Hands-on review:The xFyro xS2 wireless earbuds

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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You'd be forgiven for mistaking the charging case for a top-of-the-range vape pen, or even a futuristic cigar case.
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Bose reveals its latest smart speaker and soundbar lineup

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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Home entertainment and audio pioneer Bose has released a new wireless speaker and two smart soundbars to mark its next chapter in home audio history.
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Canalys: 187% smart speaker growth driven by Chinese offerings

Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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While Google and Amazon still lead the way, it seems the smart speaker market is no exception to the steady rise of Chinese tech.
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Hands-on Review: Plantronics BackBeat GO 605 headphones

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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Plantronics' BackBeat Go 605 headphones hit the sweet spot with perfect comfort, sound, and cost. These headphones excel from Eva Cassidy to The Beatles.
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Canalys: Smart speaker installed base market to hit 2018 milestone

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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Smart speaker installed base set to hit 100 million by year-end, with Amazon Echo taking over 50% share, says Canalys.
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'Versatile' smart speaker Sonos Beam to land in NZ from August

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Sonos is ramping up the integration of streaming content and wireless smart speakers in a market that it says is constantly filled with tech clutter.
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Hands-on Review: Corsair's HS70 headphones are all about understated performance

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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It doesn't carry the bells and whistles that gaming peripherals all gravitate towards, but it doesn't need it.
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Ingram doubles down on solution approach with new team

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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The 'integrated solutions' team have evolved out of the speciality brands unit to provide end-to-end support for a huge range of end-user needs.
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Hands-on Review: Jaybird Run True Wireless Sport Headphones

Tue, 15th May 2018
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Designed and built by runners, but are they any good? We check out Jaybird's Run True Wireless Sport Headphones.
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Hands-on Review: Roar like a Yeti with this amazing 'amateur' microphone

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Recently I had the opportunity to try out Blue's Yeti Blackout microphone, and for the most part, I was really excited.
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Why a good pair of headphones could change the way you game

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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Building on the success of the GAME ZERO, the new GSP 600 improves on its predecessor with even better audio performance.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Pulse 3 and JBL Charge 3

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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New JBL speakers dazzle with sound, app control, and light shows, but the app user experience may test patience.
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Siri watch out, Google is gunning for your job

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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In a fresh move against Siri, Google launches its Assistant on iPads, bringing enhanced smart home capabilities to Apple's larger screens.
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These oversized headphones have no bass, but they do pinch your ears

Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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NIRVANA, an ear acupressure device, promises relief from stress and better sleep, but its fit and lack of bass may disappoint audiophiles.