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Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

Deezer says 44% of songs uploaded to its platform daily are AI-generated | TechCrunch

AI-generated tracks now account for 44% of new music on Deezer, but consumption remains low at 1-3% of total streams.
#apple
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The mad dash to build the future of multimedia

A small team at Apple revolutionized multimedia by developing software-based video playback, eliminating the need for expensive hardware.
Apple
fromRAIN News
3 weeks ago

Apple formally releases HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) podcasts

Apple launched HTTP Live Streaming for video podcasts, enhancing user experience and ad integration for creators.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The mad dash to build the future of multimedia

A small team at Apple revolutionized multimedia by developing software-based video playback, eliminating the need for expensive hardware.
Apple
fromRAIN News
3 weeks ago

Apple formally releases HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) podcasts

Apple launched HTTP Live Streaming for video podcasts, enhancing user experience and ad integration for creators.
London music
fromThedrum
20 hours ago

Defected Records hosting a virtual festival with Facebook Live

Defected Records successfully hosted a virtual festival on Facebook Live, increasing brand awareness by 8.1 points through targeted video ads.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

LG's High-End Soundbar System Makes My Living Room Feel Like a Home Theater

Setup was relatively quick and painless. You just have to unbox four speakers, a soundbar, and a subwoofer, attach their power cables, and plug in everything.
Gadgets
Roam Research
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Teenage Engineering might be getting into instrument amps next

Teenage Engineering's KO-Amp 35 is a new mid-range instrument amp with Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery, indicating a potential entry into budget guitar amps.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Dell Pro Plus Earbuds Review: Call Me, Maybe?

Dell Pro Plus Earbuds are designed for hybrid work environments, featuring advanced noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.
Graphic design
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Adobe Expands Firefly Into AI-Powered Editing Assistant Across Creative Apps

Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant evolves into a creative agent, managing multi-step tasks across various Adobe applications seamlessly.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Former MSNBC Host Brian Williams to Join Netflix With Interview Podcast: The Perfect Home'

Brian Williams will host a new podcast on Netflix titled We're Back! focusing on in-depth interviews.
#spotify
#podcasting
fromRAIN News
6 days ago
Podcast

Steve Goldstein: The Attention Economy Comes for Podcasting

Focusing on engagement and retention is more meaningful than merely chasing download numbers in podcasting.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
3 weeks ago

Podcasts are dominating (Audacy research)

Podcasts are dominating audio consumption, replacing time spent on social media and streaming music, indicating a shift in audience behavior.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
6 days ago

Steve Goldstein: The Attention Economy Comes for Podcasting

Focusing on engagement and retention is more meaningful than merely chasing download numbers in podcasting.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
3 weeks ago

Podcasts are dominating (Audacy research)

Podcasts are dominating audio consumption, replacing time spent on social media and streaming music, indicating a shift in audience behavior.
Silicon Valley
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production | Computer Weekly

Taara's optical phased array technology enables high-speed wireless connectivity for media production in remote areas without traditional infrastructure.
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Berklee College of Music Students Furious That It's Offering an AI "Songwriting" Class

The petition accuses the school of promoting OpenAI's ChatGPT, which 'steal the art of [tens of thousands] of artists and rot the essence of the industry and have devastating consequences on the environment all to create facsimiles of real human art.'
Higher education
#davinci-resolve
Photography
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve 21 takes on Adobe Lightroom with a new Photo page

DaVinci Resolve 21 introduces a new Photo page for photo editing, aiming to compete with Lightroom and Photoshop.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago
Graphic design

DaVinci Resolve adds new photo editing tools to take on Lightroom and Photoshop

Photography
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve 21 takes on Adobe Lightroom with a new Photo page

DaVinci Resolve 21 introduces a new Photo page for photo editing, aiming to compete with Lightroom and Photoshop.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago
Graphic design

DaVinci Resolve adds new photo editing tools to take on Lightroom and Photoshop

Apple
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

Apple Unveils AirPods Max 2 With Smarter Sound + Spatial Audio

AirPods Max 2 enhances listening experiences through refined features, improving noise cancellation and adaptability for various environments.
Marketing tech
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

ENCO Systems upgrades its DJ replacement technology with upcoming release

ENCO Systems is launching an upgraded aiTrack technology for cloud-native, automation-agnostic broadcast environments at NAB Show 2026.
Music production
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Tidal vs. Qobuz: I tried both hi-res streaming services, and they couldn't be more different

Tidal and Qobuz offer high-fidelity music streaming with curated playlists and offline listening for $11/month.
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Oneohtrix Point Never Shares New Song "Dim Stars"

Oneohtrix Point Never has released a two-track single, led by an original called 'Dim Stars.' The B-side, 'For Residue (Extended),' is a meditative version of the Tranquilizer track.
London music
Wearables
fromCGMagazine
6 days ago

BEACN Creates A Voice-First Headset, Releasing Spring 2026

BEACN launched a premium wireless headset focused on delivering high-quality voice and sound for online communication.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Sony's latest gaming headset offers great open-back audio

The H6 Air is a lightweight, open-back gaming headset that offers a natural sound experience and comfort, but lacks noise isolation.
Media industry
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

APM / Streamguys join to launch new marketplace for podcasting and livestreaming

American Public Media and Streamguys launched the Inform Media Network to support noncommercial public media stations with a digital underwriting marketplace.
Wearables
fromZDNET
5 days ago

How to share audio from your Android phone to multiple earbuds (and why it's genius)

Android allows audio sharing with multiple earbuds and headphones, requiring LE Audio and Auracast support.
#ai-music
Django
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Suno leans into customization with v5.5

Suno v5.5 enhances user control with new features: Voices, My Taste, and Custom Models for personalized AI music creation.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch

ElevenLabs launched ElevenMusic, an iOS app for creating and discovering AI-generated music, aiming to expand beyond voice models and compete in the music space.
Django
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Suno leans into customization with v5.5

Suno v5.5 enhances user control with new features: Voices, My Taste, and Custom Models for personalized AI music creation.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch

ElevenLabs launched ElevenMusic, an iOS app for creating and discovering AI-generated music, aiming to expand beyond voice models and compete in the music space.
#audio-advertising
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
#audio-interface
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Roland Go:Mixer Studio review: Portable, professional and plenty of polish

The Go:Mixer Studio offers premium features and design for portable audio recording, including multitrack output and onboard effects.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Shure's next-gen DAI adds mobile support

Shure's MVX2U Gen 2 is a mobile-compatible XLR microphone adapter priced at $139, featuring advanced audio processing and improved hardware specifications.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

WiiM's Amplifiers, Preamplifiers, and Speakers Make Audio Streaming Throughout Your Home a Breeze

WiiM has emerged as a leading alternative to Sonos in whole-home audio systems.
Podcast
fromMarTech
2 weeks ago

Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan | MarTech

Digital audio is becoming a crucial advertising channel, reflecting changing consumer behavior and offering significant opportunities for targeted marketing.
Music production
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Sound takes center stage: Inside the company that produces award-winning sounds for movies

Foley artists create sound effects for films, contributing approximately 50% of a movie's audio and bringing scenes to life through detailed sound textures and movements.
#soundbars
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

I Tested the Top Premium Soundbars To Find The Best

Premium soundbars deliver superior audio quality and immersive experiences, making them a worthwhile investment over traditional A/V systems.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

Music production
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Google Lyria 3 Pro makes longer AI songs

Google's Lyria 3 music-making AI now creates tracks up to three minutes long with enhanced features for user control and integration with other Google products.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Substack launches a built-in recording studio | TechCrunch

Substack launches Recording Studio, enabling creators to pre-record and publish videos with built-in editing, clip generation, and thumbnail creation tools.
Vue
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

SkyReels-V4 Fixes the Most Uncanny Part of AI Video: Bad Sound Sync | HackerNoon

SkyReels-V4 integrates video and audio generation into a unified multi-modal model, addressing the historical separation of these capabilities in AI systems.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off

Bose Smart Soundbar offers compact design, Dolby Atmos support, and excellent audio quality, making it ideal for small spaces and modern entertainment needs.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Rebel Audio is a new AI podcasting tool aimed at first-time creators | TechCrunch

Rebel Audio launches an all-in-one podcasting platform to eliminate barriers for first-time creators by consolidating recording, editing, publishing, and promotion into a single tool.
fromDEV Community
1 month ago

I Built a 100% Private, On-Device AI Audio Stem Splitter (No Servers!)

If you've ever used tools like PhonicMind or LALAL.AI, you know the drill: Upload your MP3. Wait in a queue. Pay for "credits" or high-quality downloads. Your file sits on someone else's server. For musicians, producers, or just karaoke fans, this is slow and privacy-invasive.
Music production
Remodel
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Today's Office: Oliver Bruce on his sound-proof, distraction-proof podcast studio

A soundproofed, foam-lined podcast studio converted into an office improves focus and creativity compared with an open-plan glass office.
Music
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ableton Live is adding audio streaming for real-time musical collaboration

Ableton's Link Audio enables real-time audio streaming collaboration over local networks but is limited to audio and has restricted device support.
#ai-music-generation
#podcast-marketing
Podcast
fromThedrum
1 month ago

How to Produce a Break-Through Podcast for Your Brand

Podcasts reach 144 million U.S. monthly listeners by 2026, with 43% of decision-makers consuming thought leadership via podcasts, making them essential for brand strategy despite quality concerns in the market.
Podcast
fromThedrum
1 month ago

How to Produce a Break-Through Podcast for Your Brand

Podcasts reach 144 million U.S. monthly listeners by 2026, with 43% of decision-makers consuming thought leadership via podcasts, making them essential for brand strategy despite quality concerns in the market.
Podcast
fromThedrum
1 month ago

How to Produce a Break-Through Podcast for Your Brand

Podcasts reach 144 million U.S. monthly listeners by 2026, with 43% of decision-makers consuming thought leadership via podcasts, making them essential for brand strategy despite quality concerns in the market.
Podcast
fromThedrum
1 month ago

How to Produce a Break-Through Podcast for Your Brand

Podcasts reach 144 million U.S. monthly listeners by 2026, with 43% of decision-makers consuming thought leadership via podcasts, making them essential for brand strategy despite quality concerns in the market.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

How To Remove Background Noise From Video: Best Practices For Professional Content

When professionals talk about how to remove background noise from video, they are really talking about improving the audio track of a video so the speaker's voice is clearer, more consistent, and easier to understand. Background noise refers to any unwanted sound that competes with the main voice, like air conditioning hum, office chatter, keyboard typing, traffic, or the low hiss created by recording equipment and compression. In video production, background noise removal is about reducing distractions so the listener can focus on the message.
Film
Music
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

Sony expands NYU audio facility

NYU's Sony-funded Audio Institute now has a dedicated Sony Audio Institute Studio, modernizing facilities and expanding research into immersive audio, machine listening, and music psychology.
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Yamaha launches Creator Pass for music makers and podcasters

Yamaha launches Creator Pass, a subscription bundle combining music production and podcast tools from multiple partners at seven different pricing tiers ranging from $14.99 to $468 annually.
Music
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Google's Gemini can now create music

Google's Gemini now generates 30-second music tracks using Lyria 3, with SynthID watermark, automatic cover art, lyrics, and multilingual beta availability.
Apple
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

Apple Podcasts adds high-def video

Apple introduces high-resolution HLS video podcast support, seamless audio-video switching, dynamic video ad insertion, and broad hosting/ads-provider support to expand creator control and monetization.
Music
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Is AI Ruining Music?

Streaming economics, algorithmic recommendations, and generative AI commodify music, reduce artist revenue, and threaten creative control and discovery.
#apple-podcasts
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

A landscape of listening

Podcasting in the U.S. continues significant growth, reaching diverse demographics—especially ages 25–44, males, Black and Hispanic listeners—with strong crossover between listening and watching.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

More Rode mics can now connect directly to iPhones and iPads

Rode's Wireless Pro and Wireless Go (third-gen) microphones can pair directly with iPhones/iPads via Bluetooth using the Rode Capture app, removing need for a receiver.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple Podcasts is getting an enhanced video experience this spring | TechCrunch

Apple is taking on YouTube and Spotify with a new video podcast experience launching in the spring. Users will be able to switch between watching and listening to shows in the Apple Podcasts app, which will begin using the company's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) video technology. Users can also switch to a horizontal version of the podcast and download videos to watch offline. The move comes as video podcasting continues to gain popularity. Edison Research recently revealed that 51% of the U.S. population has consumed a video podcast, and that 37% consume video podcasts monthly.
Apple
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

3 easy ways to upgrade your headphones today - for free

Update headphone firmware and adjust EQ before replacing otherwise functional headphones to improve sound, connectivity, noise cancellation, and microphone performance.
Podcast
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Audio Flux - 99% Invisible

Audio Flux revives short-form experimental audio by providing biannual themed challenges that produce bold, three-minute stories and renewed visibility for the format.
Gadgets
fromEsquire
2 months ago

These Soundbars and Home Speakers Are Up to $600 Off This Weekend

Home theater systems greatly improve TV audio clarity and immersion, and current promotions offer discounts up to $600 on major brands like Sonos and Samsung.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Sonos' first new hardware since app debacle targets your most complex audio setup

Sonos released the Amp Multi, an eight-channel GaN-powered amplifier designed for large architectural Sonos speaker installations, sold through installers with pricing by quote.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps

JBL launched AI-powered BandBox Solo and Trio practice amps with onboard Stem AI for source separation, built-in effects, a looper update in October, priced $250 and $600.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Samsung's Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar Has Barely Changed for Generations. That Means Insane Deals

Samsung's HW-Q990 series reached near-peak performance; successive models deliver only incremental improvements while prices vary widely.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Own a Sonos soundbar? I made 3 easy adjustments to instantly improve the audio quality

Room layout, soundbar placement, and audio settings determine Sonos soundbar Dolby Atmos immersion and dialogue clarity; adding speakers/subwoofer improves performance.
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