Digital Music stories - Page 23
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.
Spotify picks up its game with a slew of new features
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Spotify's response to the growing competition in the music streaming space is to become a ' 24-hour entertainment destination'.
Are these the most advanced headphones ever?
Fri, 8th May 2015
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drones
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The Parrot brand is probably best known for its hands free car kits and drones, but I’d say their wireless headphones could soon be bigger than huge.
Ed Sheeran aids Kiwis to sleep, says Spotify
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud tops Spotify's sleep playlists in New Zealand, helping Kiwis drift off, with Sam Smith and Kanye West close behind.
Apple attempts to lock down Taylor Swift for music app
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Apple is reportedly in talks with music artists in order to gain exclusive content for its upcoming music service, Beats Music.
Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.
Spotify now available on PS3 and PS4
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Spotify launches on PS3 and PS4, offering over 30 million songs and 1.5 billion playlists. Gamers can now customise their soundtrack while playing.
ShareThePoint's Productivity Roadshow is coming to a town near you
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Discover how SharePoint can help your small to medium business. Join ShareThePoint for a free 2-hour seminar in March.
Spotify is now coming on PlayStation devices
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Spotify debuts on PlayStation this autumn, bringing the world's top music streaming service to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xperia devices.
Review: Etón Audio Rugged Rukus Solar Bluetooth Speaker
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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With a plethora of bluetooth speakers hitting the market, what makes the Rugged Rukus an ideal travel speaker?.
Kiwi youth indulging in illegal downloads
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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Almost half of those surveyed admit to unauthorised streaming of TV programmes and almost a third indulge in unauthorised downloading of movies.
Hands-on review: Beats Pill
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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digital entertainment
Getting outdoor music rigged up as the snarlers sizzled proved to be bit of a mission - at least until I got my hands on the Beats Pill.
Wearable technology comes to NZ music festivals
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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NZ festivals like Rhythm and Vines enhance experiences with wearable tech, letting fans capture and share their music journeys online.
Hands-on review: Theophany Katheros Speakers
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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Theophany's Katheros speakers astonish with their dream-inspired design, delivering premium sound that challenges pricier rivals.
Spotify reveals most streamed music of 2014
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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Spotify's Year in Music reveals Ed Sheeran as the most streamed artist of 2014, with over 860 million listens worldwide.
End of in-car radio? Uber and Spotify team up for ride-along listening
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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Allowing passengers to stream their own music will enhance user experience. Spotify users potentially could choose Uber over competing alternatives.
The music industry's move to digital: Stairway to heaven or highway to hell?
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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In a digital era, musicians ditch traditional sales for online engagement, leading to a mixed reception and redefining success.
Move over Spotify, YouTube’s here
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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New licensing deals means unofficial streams posted by regular users are now more likely to disappear, replaced by official uploads from labels.
Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.
Braven's Mira speaker now available in New Zealand
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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Braven launches Mira, a stylish, versatile wireless speaker with top-notch sound, now available in New Zealand for $129.99.
Spotify finally brings dark theme to iPad
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The new look brings Spotify’s dark theme, refreshed typography and rounded iconography that can be seen on the mobile and desktop platforms.