Photo Credit: Simon Weisser Fender has been using ‘swamp ash’ since the 1950s for its Stratocaster guitars. That’s changing. The type of wood used in these guitars lent a particular sound to many famous musicians. Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, Chrissie Hynde, Bob Dylan, and many more have praised their Fender guitars. The swamp ash used […]
The Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass, released October 2020 (photo: Fender) Digital Music News has teamed up with Sweetwater to help a lucky musician kickstart 2021. Here’s a look at the recently-released Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass, and how you can win it. 2020 may have grounded most tours and live concerts, but […]
Photo Credit: Spotify Spotify is hoping to dominate the commute when it returns with a voice-activated device to control music and podcasts while driving. The device is tentatively called ‘Car Thing,’ and it’s in an experimental stage of development. Spotify is using prototype devices to learn how people listen to streaming services while driving. For […]
Photo Credit: Jeremy Allouche The trademark dispute between Gibson and Dean is finally headed to court. Here’s the latest. Both Gibson Brands and Armadillo Distribution Enterprises, the parent company of Dean Guitars, asked for a summary judgment. A summary judgment favors one of the parties based on a judge’s decision rather than a full trial. […]
Photo Credit: Solen Feyissa Apple Fitness+ is launching a new ‘Time to Walk’ audio stories feature for subscribers, where guests tell inspiring stories. The new feature is described as “an audio experience in the Workout app where guests share inspiring stories as you walk.” The concept isn’t new; it’s something some health and fitness apps […]
Photo Credit: Minh Pham An Apple VR headset is in development, but you may not see it before 2022 – if at all. The Bloomberg report suggests Apple views the project as a niche step on its way to augmented reality. Apple is pricing its VR headset at a premium, as it has encountered several […]
Photo Credit: Stella Jacob Virtual concerts company Wave is dropping its VR app, citing slow development of the tech. That’s after the company raised $30 million from investors like Scooter Braun back in June. CEO Adam Arrigo explained the company’s decision to shutter its VR app on Twitter. “Two years ago, we pivoted out of […]
Photo Credit: Arne Müseler / CC by 3. 0 AirPods Max battery drain issues are surfacing on social media, even inside the charging case. Some AirPods Max owners report that their $550 headphones can’t hold a charge overnight. That’s even if the headphones are inside Apple’s official bra-like case designed to put them into ultra-low-power […]
Photo Credit: Sony UK The first Sony speakers with 360 Reality Audio will debut this year – here are the details. Sony revealed the new speakers at the all-digital CES 2021 show, which usually occurs in Las Vegas. Sony unveiled the 360 Reality Audio format two years ago with a pair of headphones; now, it’s […]
Photo Credit: Apple Apple is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a limited-edition AirPods Pro design. The design will be available in multiple Asian countries, including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia. The new year is the Year of the Ox, which Apple celebrates with the clever design above. The Ox design, surprisingly, won’t […]