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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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Hands-on review: Skullcandy Indy ANC wireless earbuds
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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The Skullcandy Indy ANC wireless earbuds are comfortable to wear, offer good audio and a reasonable level of active noise cancelling.
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Hands-on review: Huawei Sound
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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Huawei Sound review: A sleek, powerful speaker that exceeds expectations with its impressive sound quality and connectivity options.
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LEGO unveils full set of music VIDIYO masters
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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VIDIYO is essentially one big playground where kids can create LEGO-themed music videos to the tune of popular (and classic) tracks.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Elite 75t earbuds
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Jabra Elite 75t: A well-rounded, affordable alternative to AirPods Pro. Great design, sound quality, battery life and noise cancelling. Recommended.
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Hands-on review: EPOS Expand 80 Bluetooth speakerphone
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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EPOS Expand 80: The premium conference USB/Bluetooth speakerphone that delivers crisp audio for remote meetings.
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A look at the Poly Sync 20 vs the Jabra Speak 510
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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What separates Poly Sync 20 from the rest? For starters, the Poly Sync 20 wins on battery life by up to five hours and has more microphones.
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LEGO's minifigs & AR turn kids into music video masters
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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LEGO VIDIYO combines augmented reality and music to let kids create their own music videos using LEGO minifigures and Universal's music.
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Nureva conferencing system now Teams certified
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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The system uses a combination of cameras and ’8192 virtual microphones’ which capture sound in all areas of a room.
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Review: The true wireless earbuds you’ve been looking for?
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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Padmate's latest true wireless headphones, the PaMu Quiet, aim to meet high expectations with features like noise-cancelling and voice assistance integration.
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Apple reveals AirPods Max, the company's debut in over-ear headphones
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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Apple has unveiled its AirPods Max over-ear headphones, featuring active noise cancelling and a £549 price tag.
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Hands-on review: JBL PartyBox On-The-Go
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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Some of us love to celebrate through singing and playing music. The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go is designed for just such occasions.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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Huawei’s FreeBuds Studio headphones mark Huawei’s first foray into over-ear headphones, and it’s a solid entrance into the market.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Pro wireless earbuds
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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Besides the awkward and fiddly touch controls on the earbud stalk, the FreeBuds Pro are a perfectly suitable pair of wireless earbuds.
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Review: BlueAnt X5 bloody good Party Speaker
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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BlueAnt's X5 party speaker packs a punch with great sound quality, portability, and a price tag under AU$400/NZ$500.
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Hands-on review: Bose Sport Earbuds
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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The Bose Sport Earbuds are affordable, feature-packed earbuds perfect for active users, although not without their flaws.
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Poly unveils new line of Bluetooth speakerphones
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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Poly introduces new line of smart speakerphones with microphone technology that tracks speakers and blocks out noise.
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Jabra adds wireless charging to 75t earbud range
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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Jabra releases wireless charging variants for Elite Active 75t and Elite 75t earbuds, providing practical and convenient charging options.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser CX 400BT earbuds
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Sennheiser's latest CX 400BT True Wireless earbuds offer excellent sound quality and comfort, though Bluetooth pairing can be tricky.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.
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BlueAnt brings the party home with the X5 speaker
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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With a proven record of sound-quality at an affordable price, this speaker is bound to be a bestseller in the portable party speaker market.