If the name LiveOne is unfamiliar, that’s because it’s only a few years old, and it’s better known for the streaming service contained within the app: Slacker Radio. Slacker has long been praised for the excellent curation of its playlists and channels/stations, but what makes the app and service jump out for this list, in particular, is that it’s been at the forefront of offline listening options for over 15 years. In 2008, Slacker released the Slacker Portable, a purpose-built portable device that synced Slacker stations over Wi-Fi for offline listening, even for free users. It was a brilliant idea, and…
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For the first couple decades of her career, Madonna took pride in never making the same album twice. This is an artist who, in the space of six years, pivoted from sexually-charged pop (Erotica) to seductive R&B (Bedtime Stories) to Broadway show tunes (Evita) to Earth Mother electronica (Ray of Light). The biggest surprise about 2003’s American Lifethen, was that there were few surprises. Three years earlier on MusicMadge further extended her Queen of Pop reign by aligning herself with Mirwais Ahmadzaï, then a relatively unknown Frenchman whose production style was built on swooping laser-like synths, finger-picked acoustic guitars and…
Introducing the Apple In Ear headphones, the ultimate audio experience in a compact and stylish package. With its wired connectivity technology, you can enjoy uninterrupted music and crystal-clear phone calls. But what sets these headphones apart is their special feature – noise cancellation. Say goodbye to unwanted background noise and immerse yourself fully in your music or conversation.But that’s not all. The Apple In Ear headphones also come with Adaptive Transparency. This innovative feature allows outside sounds to come in while reducing loud environmental noise. Stay aware of your surroundings without compromising on audio quality. Whether you’re commuting, working out,…
LUMIN unveiled its new D3 Network Player at last week’s Hong Kong High-End AV Show, and StereoNET Asia was on hand to check it out.The D3 builds on the success of the company’s most popular and longest-standing model. It incorporates the latest generation of processors that the company says “provides greater resampling flexibility while retaining all the musicality that was noted in so many outstanding D1 & D2 reviews”.LUMIN’s D3 utilises no more than 25% of the available processing ability of the built-in CPU, which leaves room for planned future upgrades and “possible implementation of EQ or DSP functions”, says…
Yahoo Fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski discuss which young wide receiver is a better option to build your team around in the long term. Hear the full conversation on “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show”, and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen.Video Transcript[AUDIO LOGO]MATT HARMON: It’s fantasy draft season, and we all want to build that perfect team to dominate our friends, family and co-workers. So for this week’s Build Your Team, courtesy of Toyota Racing, we’re tackling this major draft debate. And Scott, it’s about ecosystems, baby. I want to know, Scott, what should we prioritize…
When it comes to the way of the Jedi, Yoda has always been the ultimate source for understanding the Force. In the years following his debut in 1980’s The Empire Strikes BackStar Wars has continued to highlight his presence, wisdom, and influence throughout his 800-year teaching career and beyond. For Star Wars fans looking to learn the ways of the Force and how to apply its lessons, here are 12 quotes (in no particular order) from Yoda himself to bring out your inner Jedi.12 Famous Yoda Quotes from Star Wars1. “The greatest teacher, failure is. Luke, we are what they…
Beth Bartlett ARIES: You can take the bull by the horns or the tiger by the tail, but if you do both at the same time, you’ll have a very short but exciting career in zookeeping. Start out slow by training some earthworms to jump through hoops; they won’t bite as hard. TAURUS: Thursday may gently surprise you, but Friday aims to make you pee yourself. Look around every corner and carry a sharp stick, unless you enjoy jump scares from horror movies. GEMINI: Watch out for snakes, be wary of squirrels, and definitely steer clear of mongeese on Wednesday.…
We know the story well: about how the CD reigned supreme in the eighties and nineties but that the triple whammy of ‘illegal’ file sharing, the iTunes store and streaming gnawed away at its popularity throughout the 2000s and 2010s. A significant turning point came in 2022 when the CD ceded the top spot to vinyl as the USA’s preferred physical music format. Not just in revenue generated but in units shifted.But America is not the world. In Germany, CDs outsold vinyl two to one in 2022. A similar ratio favoured the CD in the UK in 2022. The CD…
The JLab Epic Air Sport ANC true wireless stereo earbuds are the second-generation version of the the brand’s sports-ready headphones that are perfect for elevating the capabilities of active users.The headphones are capable of offering more than 70-hours of use over a Bluetooth 5.0 connection or more than 50-hours with active noise cancellation (ANC) turned on. The earbuds boast three noice control settings including ANC On, ANC Off and Be Aware to suit the needs of pedestrians and athletes alike. The dual-charging functionality supports Qi-enabled wireless charging and physical connects via USB.The JLab Epic Air Sport ANC true wireless stereo…
High-end audio and a luxury lifestyle go together. In fact studies have proven the better something looks, the better it is perceived to sound. Beauty matters in audio, perhaps like Feng Shui design can influence how you feel when you enter a room. Every detail matters, and the very best high-end audio companies know this. They aim to reveal every intricacy from a recording, while delivering a product that looks exquisite inside and out. Ultimately, these products sit in family rooms, bedrooms, and dedicated listening environments and they must either be the focal point or blend seamlessly into the decor.…