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Dirac Raises $17.73 Million to Lead the ‘Next Great Era in Audio’

June 1, 2021

Photo Credit: Markus Winkler Uppsala, Sweden-based sound-technology company Dirac has raised $17.73 million via “a direct share equity issue,” higher-ups have confirmed. Dirac – which has offices in Shenzhe... Read More...

Netflix Says It Has ‘No Plans’ To Test Spatial Audio Support, Lagging Behind

Ashley King

February 24, 2021

Photo Credit: Thibault Penin Netflix has put to bed rumors that it is testing AirPods spatial audio support for its platform. Earlier this month, Digital Music News reported that spatial audio support might ... Read More...

Is High-Definition the Next Big Thing? Qobuz Raises a Cool $11.7 Million

Dylan Smith

September 22, 2020

High-definition music streaming service Qobuz has raised over $11.7 million (€10 million) in a new funding round. Qobuz confirmed the multimillion-dollar backing this morning via a formal release. Per this a... Read More...

AirPods Update – Automatic Switching and ‘Spatial Audio’ Feature Incoming

Ashley King

June 23, 2020

Photo Credit: Sven Apple announced two new features in an AirPods update at WWDC this year. Automatic switching between devices and a new "spatial audio" feature for 3D sound will come to AirPods Pro. The n... Read More...

Tidal Expands Dolby Atmos Support to Android TV, Apple TV 4K, and FireTV

Ashley King

May 29, 2020

Tidal is bringing Dolby Atmos support to its app on smart TVs – including Android TV, Apple TV, and Fire TV. Tidal says several soundbars, TVs, and AVR home theater systems equipped with Dolby Atmos tech can... Read More...

Dirac Raises $6 Million to Develop ‘Intelligent Audio’ for Video Conferencing

Dylan Smith

April 14, 2020

Dirac CEO Mathias Johansson. Swedish sound-technology company Dirac has raised $6 million in funding, which will be used to build upon its “intelligent audio” system for video conferencing and its proprietary... Read More...

A Flute-Playing Lizzo Leads Dolby’s Latest Hi-Res Streaming Music Campaign

Paul Resnikoff

January 7, 2020

Lizzo adorns a Dolby Laboratories and Amazon billboard in Los Angeles, Jan. 5, 2020 (photo: Digital Music News, CC0) Want Lizzo playing the flute in Dolby Atmos audio? Now there's a hi-res connected music spe... Read More...

Tidal and Dolby Partner to Bring Dolby Atmos to Tidal’s HiFi Subscribers

Ashley King

December 12, 2019

Photo Credit: Dolby Tidal HiFi subscribers can now listen to music using Dolby Atmos technology on Android. The available catalog includes hits from Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Dolby Labora... Read More...

Hi-Res Audio Platform Qobuz Ditches MP3s for Good — “MP3 Is Really Bad for Music, Artists, and Listeners”

Paul Resnikoff

November 10, 2019

The format that started it all is now getting ditched by hi-res platform Qobuz. The move is part of a broader streamlining of the service. In audiophile-speak, two terms often pop up: 'lossless... Read More...

Review: Q Acoustic Concept 20 Bookshelf Speakers

Noah Itman

October 18, 2019

A wallet-friendly pair of bookshelf speakers with great sound. I was recently sent a pair of speakers from Q Acoustic. Previously, I'd tested and reviewed Q Acoustics' 3050 and 2020 speakers and thought they... Read More...

Hi-Res Streaming Service Qobuz Says Its Has 200,000 Paying Customers — 25,000 In the U.S.

Ashley King

August 15, 2019

Photo Credit: Qobuz Hi-Res streaming music service Qobuz launched in the United States on Valentine's Day. Now, the service says it has attracted at least 25,000 subscribers in the country, just a fraction o... Read More...

Apple Revamps Its Hi-Res ‘Mastered for iTunes’ for Streaming — Introducing ‘Apple Digital Masters’

Ashley King

August 9, 2019

Photo Credit: Daniel Cañibano / CC by 2.0 Apple Music has launched 'Apple Digital Masters,' a revamp of 'Mastered for iTunes' content. Apple recently killed off its iTunes umbrella in favor of separating its... Read More...

It Took Years for These Music Industry Experts to Learn These Monetization Pro-Tips

Is Sync the New Radio? ‘Running Up That Hill’ Isn’t the Only Track That’s Finding New Fans After Scoring a Major Placement

Unauthorized Music Usage on TikTok Can Cost Brands Big — But There’s a Way to Avoid Expensive Licensing Headaches

Sync Licensing Is Evolving — Now There’s a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industry’s Most Exciting Segment

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

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Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

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How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t)

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The Music Industry Is Moving at a Million Miles Per Hour — Is GPU Audio Building the Engine to Power It All?

Is a $20 Spotify ‘Platinum Plan’ Coming Soon? Here’s the Evidence

Tencent Music Unveils Dolby Atmos Support As Domestic Streaming Competition Heats Up

How to Make the Most of VEVA Collect: A Comprehensive Overview for Musicians

Trust Your Ears. Dolby Atmos on Apple Music Doesn’t Sound “Right”

Dirac Raises $17.73 Million to Lead the ‘Next Great Era in Audio’

Netflix Says It Has ‘No Plans’ To Test Spatial Audio Support, Lagging Behind

Is High-Definition the Next Big Thing? Qobuz Raises a Cool $11.7 Million

AirPods Update – Automatic Switching and ‘Spatial Audio’ Feature Incoming

Tidal Expands Dolby Atmos Support to Android TV, Apple TV 4K, and FireTV

Dirac Raises $6 Million to Develop ‘Intelligent Audio’ for Video Conferencing

A Flute-Playing Lizzo Leads Dolby’s Latest Hi-Res Streaming Music Campaign

Tidal and Dolby Partner to Bring Dolby Atmos to Tidal’s HiFi Subscribers

Hi-Res Audio Platform Qobuz Ditches MP3s for Good — “MP3 Is Really Bad for Music, Artists, and Listeners”

Review: Q Acoustic Concept 20 Bookshelf Speakers

Hi-Res Streaming Service Qobuz Says Its Has 200,000 Paying Customers — 25,000 In the U.S.

Apple Revamps Its Hi-Res ‘Mastered for iTunes’ for Streaming — Introducing ‘Apple Digital Masters’