Global Apple discontinues the iPod after 21 years The original iPod was released in 2001 and had the capacity for 1,000 tracks — groundbreaking at the time
Tech SOMA Labs announce new microtonal synth built into wood The TERRA synth can make a range of digital sounds with 32 algorithms
Features Retail therapy: The future grail of technology in music Tomorrow’s music tech comes today & it looks avant-garde AF
Asia News SoundCloud has bought AI tech startup Musiio Musiio will “help to identify talent and trends ahead of anybody else”
Tech Apple Music launches Spatial Audio DJ mixes The first mix to be given the Spatial treatment is from Jeff Mills
Asia News TikTok owners ByteDance launch new streaming service in China The app features over 10 million songs but currently only works in beta mode
Tech Moog reveals new and updated Etherwave Theremin Described as an updated version of the Etherwave Standard and Etherwave Plus
Tech The Weeknd creates limited vinyl run pressed on saw blade The release notes warn: “Attempting to use Vinyl Blade on a saw could result in serious injury or death”
Tech Technics reveal limited editions of the SL-1200 to celebrate 50th anniversary The SL-1200M7L is based on their SL-1200 MK7
Tech NFT actually stands for “Naughty Fucking Tech-House”, according to inventors Inventors Kevin McCoy and Anil Dash "wish to set the record straight"
Tech Apple has removed the disco ball emoji The emoji that shines twice as bright, glitters half as long
Tech HUM Studios opens 4-floor space with analog gear, cosy club & rooftop with peaceful views of Hanoi's West Lake Four floors of… professional sound
Tech Behringer warns of chip shortages due to Ukraine factory shutdowns According to Behringer, half the production line comes from Ukraine
Tech TikTok launches new distribution service ‘SoundOn’ Artists will not be charged distribution or transaction fees
Yum Cha Studio secrets behind John Tejada's forthcoming 'Sleepwalker' LP Yum Cha Chats: Geek out with the US veteran producer & professor
Tech This is what a $45,000 vinyl system looks like Bang & Olufsen’s latest walnut wood-covered system resurrects the Beogram 4000 with a modern touch
Tech New mindfulness app is utilising spatial audio to provide “immersive” experience "You’re listening from the app on regular headphones, but you feel completely immersed in the space”
Tech New Lenco turntable range features USB, Bluetooth & built-in speakers Designed to be affordable with tonnes of special features
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