[ad_1] The finished audiobooks will be available through numerous major online audiobook providers, including Apple Books, Audible and Google. Dreamscape’s parent, Midwest Tapes, will also offer the digital audiobooks to libraries through its Hoopla service. This isn’t coming out of the blue when Marvel offered a second season of its Wolverine podcast and has created […]
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VW’s GTI Aurora concept has a hologram-controlled sound system
[ad_1] Trunk-mounted sound systems are often about bragging rights, but VW might have more reason to boast than usual. It’s showing a Golf GTI Aurora concept car whose centerpiece is a hologram-controlled audio system accessible from the back. You can push floating buttons, grab 3D sliders and, of course, produce eye-catching visuals. VW hasn’t outlined […]
The successor to Bose’s QC35 noise-cancelling headphones arrives June 30th
[ad_1] The listening experience itself should be improved, including circuitry to remove the characteristic hiss of active noise cancellation. You can finally adjust the level of noise cancelling on Bose headphones, too. Like some headsets, the 700 can pipe in outside sounds so that you can have a conversation or pay attention to traffic without […]
The next iPhone may send Bluetooth audio to two devices at once
[ad_1] The tipster didn’t know which exact models would support the technology, although Apple typically brings Bluetooth upgrades to all new iPhones. Samsung’s approach is also built on Bluetooth 5.0, suggesting that Apple might bring it to older iPhones. It’s worth taking this rumor with a grain of salt when there isn’t any corroboration. It […]
Beatport’s streaming service for DJs sends music directly to decks
[ad_1] The service is currently available in beta form with support for WeDJ, although integration with Denon and Pioneer’s Rekordbox will have to wait until late 2019. There’s also a $5 Beatport Cloud beta service which is a cheaper and non-streaming version of Link, including the ability to re-download purchases and listen to two-minute previews […]
Trusting companies despite privacy lapses
[ad_1] People say they care about privacy but they continue to buy devices that can spy on themRani Molla,Vox In the wake of Cambridge Analytica, concerns about personal data privacy abound. Of course, Facebook isn’t the only company that’s been caught collecting and sharing user details it shouldn’t have. What’s most interesting about this entire […]
Next ‘Apex Legends’ update addresses audio issues
[ad_1] Since the explosive launch of Apex Legends and its deliberately quieter evolution over the last few months, the game is still dealing with some annoying issues. According to the team at Respawn, an update coming to all platforms next week will target some audio problems that caused sound to drop out, or repeat when […]
The best-sounding Beats headphones yet
[ad_1] When it comes to audio quality, I’m not going to mince words: These are the best-sounding Beats headphones yet. There is one caveat, but overall, the company has done well with the tuning on the Powerbeats Pro. The Studio 3 Wireless has noticeably less bass than most previous models, and the same is true […]
Denon parent Sound United now owns Pioneer and Onkyo home audio
[ad_1] Current Sound United chief Kevin Duffy will run the expanded company. What’s left of Onkyo will still have rights to use the Onkyo and Pioneer names for their Digital Life and Embedded Audio teams, but it’s clear Sound United will have the upper hand. The acquisition still hinges on approvals, including from Onkyo shareholders […]
Korg is working on a new DIY digital synth, no soldering required
[ad_1] According to a report from Sonicstate, the device is part of a product line called Nu:Tekt, a group of DIY gear from Korg that you assemble yourself. On a website for Nu:Tekt, there are two devices listed: a headphone amp and an overdrive pedal, both of which use Korg’s Nutube vacuum tube technology. Nutube […]