All items tagged with music streaming (151)

Microsoft Licenses xHE-AAC Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

July 1, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Microsoft Licenses xHE-AAC Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

Fraunhofer IIS announced the licensing of its xHE-AAC and MPEG-D DRC software implementation to Microsoft Corp. Consumer devices powered by the latest Android, and Apple operating systems all support the most efficient AAC codec with mandatory MPEG-D DRC loudness and dynamic range control metadata – delivering a seamless streaming experience on any device in any environment. A rapidly growing number of platforms and playback devices already support xHE-AAC decoding natively, and now Microsoft can join the improved experience.

Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Family Now With Support for Qobuz High-Resolution Wireless Music Streaming

June 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Family Now With Support for Qobuz High-Resolution Wireless Music Streaming

Naim Audio announced native Qobuz support for its Mu-so 2nd Generation family of wireless speakers. Enabled via a free over-the-air firmware upgrade, the integration will enable seamless access to Qobuz streaming services - including true high-resolution music streaming - from within the Naim control app. The update was rolled out to all Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation units from June 15, with Mu-so 2nd Generation users being able to update from June 17.

High-Res Streaming Content From Neil Young Archives Added to BluOS Devices in Canada and the United States

May 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

High-Res Streaming Content From Neil Young Archives Added to BluOS Devices in Canada and the United States

Lenbrook International, developer of the BluOS hi-res wireless premium distributed audio and music management platform, announced the integration of the Neil Young Archives (NYA), the high-resolution, studio-quality streaming online archive of famed Canadian-born rock icon, Neil Young, into the BluOS platform.This unique fan-focused service comes to BluOS enabled products via OraStream adaptive streaming protocol, as previously announced.

Fully Self-Contained Raspberry Pi Audio HAT Board with MERUS Class D Multilevel Amplifier Now Available

May 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Fully Self-Contained Raspberry Pi Audio HAT Board with MERUS Class D Multilevel Amplifier Now Available

Infineon Technologies developed the world’s first fully self-contained Raspberry Pi audio amplifier HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) board. It offers high definition audio at boombox power levels in a small form factor. The Infineon proprietary multilevel technology ensures minimum size and consumption, state of the art power efficiency, and high resolution audio quality for Raspberry Pi users and makers. Target applications include active speakers with wireless music streaming.

Streaming Music Consumption Habits Change with Coronavirus Lockdown

April 8, 2020 by Futuresource Consulting

Streaming Music Consumption Habits Change with Coronavirus Lockdown

Streaming subscriptions remain the number one growth driver in the global music market, accounting for more than 70% of spend on music last year. Yet, as measures to halt the spread of COVID-19 begin to reshape the lives of consumers, music streaming is experiencing a temporary drop in consumption. No listening in the car, no commuting to work, and the need to share the home spaces with family members, limits personal music listening opportunities, Futuresource Consulting's research finds.

TIDAL Offers Personalized Welcome Mix Enhanced Experience for New Users

April 1, 2020 by Joao Martins

TIDAL Offers Personalized Welcome Mix Enhanced Experience for New Users

Global music streaming platform TIDAL unveiled an optimized experience for new subscribers. Immediately upon creating an account, members will be asked to identify their favorite artists across different genres for a personalized experience. Once setup is complete, the platform’s home screen will recommend content based on those selections, including a new “Welcome Mix” which features music from the selected artists and inspires new music discovery.

Kanto Audio Introduces New High-Value Compact Bluetooth Speakers

March 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Kanto Audio Introduces New High-Value Compact Bluetooth Speakers

Kanto announced its new YU powered speaker, a high-value stereo speaker system that is designed to be simple to use and maximum sound quality for its compact size. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity with aptX for high-quality music streaming, along with remote control operation, the Kanto YU also offers an output for an external subwoofer, and an RCA input to accommodate any line-level source, including from a turntable with a built-in phono stage.

Mighty Announces Launch of Amazon Music for Mighty Vibe Streaming Music Players

January 2, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Mighty Announces Launch of Amazon Music for Mighty Vibe Streaming Music Players

The latest trend on digital audio players (DAPs) is now called SMP's, for streaming music players, or compact devices directly connected to specific streaming services, allowing users to listen to their music without having to tie up a smartphone, and not depend upon an Internet connection. After successfully launching its Mighty range of streaming music players with Spotify support, California-based Mighty Audio now announced the launch of Amazon Music as an additional option.

Tidal Launches “My Video Mix” Playlists Generated Using Both Audio and Video Streaming Behavior

November 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Tidal Launches “My Video Mix” Playlists Generated Using Both Audio and Video Streaming Behavior

TIDAL released a new feature, My Video Mix, a video discovery feature which will give users up to 8 video playlists generated via a proprietary algorithm influenced by human-curation from TIDAL’s expert editorial team and users’ streaming habits (including audio-only behavior). Additionally, the app interface had a refresh to spotlight TIDAL’s extensive catalog with a new dedicated “Videos” tab.

Audio Collaborative 2019: Way Beyond the Trends

November 21, 2019 by Joao Martins

Audio Collaborative 2019: Way Beyond the Trends

Promoted every year by the market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Audio Collaborative 2019 full-day conference on November 7 was invaluable, with Futuresource's leading market analysts and researchers sharing some of the latest stats and trends on the topics in the agenda, combined with great panels and in-between keynotes. This is the first of my reports, originally published in The Audio Voice newsletter.

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