Photo Credit: Apple A leaked screenshot may have unintentionally revealed a new update for Apple’s Logic Pro X software. The screenshot appeared on Reddit after an eagle-eyed user spotted an update to Apple’s education products webpage. The screenshot seems to show a version of Logic Pro X that includes features in GarageBand. Apple has since […]
Photo Credit: Sonos Sonos isn’t bricking old speakers anymore – but you can say goodbye to updates for them. Today Sonos revealed details surrounding its multi-room home audio strategy going forward. The smart speaker manufacturer drew heavy criticism when a recycling center employee highlighted its practices. Sonos was not recycling the speakers from its recycling […]
Photo Credit: Unsplash Native Instruments is discontinuing several of its software products in May. The announcement affects over 45 legacy Native Instruments and 60 third-party software, plugin instruments, effects, and sample libraries. Older versions of Traktor, Absynth, Battery, FM7, Pro-53, Spectral Delay, and Guitar Rig are all affected. The company is also discontinuing its activation […]
Photo Credit: Unsplash Sonos is doing away with the company’s controversial Recycle Mode for its trade-up program. Recycle Mode on devices is a setting that could be activated by customers. Once activated, the speaker could not be taken out of the mode. After 30 days, the speaker becomes inoperable. Sonos offered its customers a 30% […]
Photo Credit: Apple Apple has partnered with Lady Gaga to promote the iPhone 11 Pro and its professional-quality camera. The music video for Lady Gaga’s latest single, “Stupid Love,” was shot entirely on the iPhone 11 Pro. Apple features a copy of the music video on its YouTube channel. The phrase “Shot on iPhone 11 […]
Photo Credit: Unsplash Security researchers say they can use ultrasonic waves to hijack voice assistants like Bixby and Siri. Ultrasonic waves are sounds that humans cannot hear, so the hijacking is imperceptible. The attack can be used to reach messages, make fraudulent purchases, or take pictures and listen in to users without their knowledge. The […]
Photo Credit: Unsplash A new report suggests Apple is considering opening its HomeSpot speaker to rivals like Spotify and Pandora. Bloomberg reports that Apple is discussing letting users choose third-party applications as their defaults. The move is likely a response to a Spotify suing Apple in Europe for favoring apps from its own ecosystem. Microsoft […]
Photo Credit: Unsplash The long-rumored Apple StudioPods, over-the-ear headphones may be launching soon. A new retail listing for Target may give some clues about the headphones. A new listing dubbed “Apple AirPods (X Generation)” has appeared for $399. Tech analyst Jon Prosser says the headphones could launch in March. The Target listing has three SKUs […]
Photo Credit: Samsung Samsung and Spotify’s two-year partnership just got a little bit deeper with the new Galaxy Buds+. Yesterday during its Samsung Unpacked event, Samsung showcased several new devices. The Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip, and a new pair of Galaxy Buds+ headlined the showcase. The new Galaxy Buds start playing music from Spotify […]
Photo Credit: Unsplash YouTuber Dylan Tallchief has created an entire digital audio workstation using Microsoft Excel. He released a functional drum machine using Excel, spawning a wave of DAW memes. Tallchief decided to take up the challenge with an Excel DAW dubbed ‘xlStudio.’ Usually, musicians rely on an entire software suite like Ableton or FL […]