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Apple has once again proven its dominance in the tech industry with the staggering success of its AirPods. According to Bloomberg estimates, Apple generated a whopping $18 billion in revenue from AirPods sales in 2023. This figure surpasses the total revenue of popular companies like Spotify ($14B), Nintendo ($12B), eBay ($10B), and Intuit ($12B). The popularity of AirPods is undeniable, with the wireless earbuds holding a significant market share both in the US and globally. As we delve deeper

Everyone has that one song that feels like it saved them or lifts their mood in a way nothing else can. Music doesn’t just entertain us, it grounds us, lifts us, calms us, and often even helps us heal. From the beat that mirrors our heartbeat to the melody that moves us to tears without a single word, sound touches something deeper than logic ever could. Now, Apple Music and Universal Music Group (UMG) are joining forces to explore just how far that reach can go. With the launch of their new Sou

It will feature mixes from the likes of Nia Archives, FKA twigs and Honey Dijon, joining the Apple Music Radio line-up along with two other new stations Continue reading...

Apple Music has leveled up its radio game, introducing three live global radio stations—Apple Música Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill. These additions complement existing stations Apple Music 1, Hits, and Country, bringing an even richer listening experience to fans worldwide. Accessible for free on Apple devices and the web, these stations showcase live-hosted content by iconic artists and tastemakers, offering a bespoke blend of curation and culture. Apple Música Uno: A Cel

Apple Music has just rolled out an exciting new feature called “AutoMix”, designed to give your listening experience a fresh, continuous flow. This innovative tool uses artificial intelligence (AI) to smoothly blend and mix songs together, much like a professional DJ would. AutoMix became available with the recent release of iOS 26, Apple’s latest operating system update. For Apple Music users, this means you can now enjoy “unique transitions” between songs, making your playlists feel more c

The rave never has to come to an end, thanks to Apple Music's new 24-hour EDM station, Apple Music Club.  So far, a slew of exclusive mixes have already been confirmed from Jamie xx, FKA twigs, Honey Dijon and Nia Archives. Plus, Circoloco, Tomorrowland, fabric, Hï Ibiza and more renowned curators will showcase DJ sets on the station. Guided by hosts Tim Sweeney and NAINA, who will add thoughtful insights and commentary about various tracks and mixes, the station will play everything from mainst

Apple Music Replay 2024 – Your Yearly Listening Recap is Here Apple Music has unveiled its 2024 year-in-review feature, Apple Music Replay, offering subscribers a comprehensive look at their listening habits over the past year. Available directly within the Apple Music app for devices running iOS 18.1 or later, users can explore their personalized Replay experience without leaving the app. What is the difference between Spotify & Apple Music’s yearly overviews This new apple feat

The new and improved headphones are set to launch this autumn Continue reading...

According to The Information reports, Apple has suspended work on the second-generation Vision Pro headset. This was done to focus on the cheaper model. Considering the first model cost $3,500, this is not all too surprising. There are not many people on this planet willing to spend that type of money on a headset. I think we all were on the same page to wait it out as the technology will only get better and cheaper. Apple has told at least one supplier the news which led to these rumors. An

Apple enthusiasts around the world eagerly awaited the “Glowtime” event, where Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the version of the tech’s flagship product, the iPhone 16. Described as the “first iPhones designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence and its breakthrough capabilities,” the iPhone 16 lineup promises to revolutionize the way we interact with our smartphones. As expected, Apple will be offering four versions of the iPhone 16: the 16, iPhone16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pr

This is one approach to improving. Apple has recently challenged everybody in the world who thinks has enough coding knowledge, offering a bounty of up to $1 million for successfully hacking its servers, now strengthened with AI. The tech giant aims to improve its security posture by getting some outside help, blatantly asking participants to find their way inside their Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system. The PCC server powers many of Apple’s AI-driven features, including those in iOS 18.1.

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Applied Acoustics Systems has released the Velvet Chic sound pack for the Strum GS-2 and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with resident sound designer Thiago Pinheiro. Here's what they... Read More

Approaching Nirvana, the moniker of Andrew Sinclair, has unleashed his latest EP “Better Days,” a five-track journey through lush, melodic, and uptempo electronic landscapes. This release marks a significant moment for the young talent, blending his signature sound with fresh, innovative spins. The EP kicks off with the previously released single “Modern Dystopia,” a cerebral yet danceable track that diverges from Approaching Nirvana’s typical style. Its ricocheting synths and hypnotic robot

Well well well, what another month it’s been for bass music. For a start, we launched our brand new event series, UKF Invites. And boy did it go off. Flava D was joined by Taiki Nulight and Casey Club for a night of dubstep deliciousness which culminated in a special half-hour b2b2b that had the whole room in a wobble-induced frenzy. You lot showed up early, stayed late, and brought the energy we love to see. Big up everyone who made it down! Meanwhile, over in the Balearics, the Internation

APU Software has updated APU Loudness Compressor and APU Loudness Meter to version 2.3.2. Changes in version 2.3.2 include: Finally, good light themes. ... Read More

Emerging from their third year in Saudi Arabia, MDLBeast’s SoundStorm Music Festival has become a first event of its kind in the country and the self-described “loudest in the region.” With staggering 800,000 attendees it’s now the largest music festival in the world too, dwarfing world famous events like Las Vegas’ Electric Daisy Carnival and Belgium’s Tomorrowland by comparison. With bigger attendance numbers and broader international appeal, the festival is arguably more important to Saudi Ar

Today, ARC Music Festival, Chicago’s flagship House and Techno festival, has revealed the ARC After Dark festival afterparty lineup for its 2024 edition taking place from August 30th to September 1st. Into The Arc After Dark Auris Presents leads After Dark programming. The series of afterpaties will run five days from Thursday to Monday. Furthermore, they will be showcasing a variety of uniquely curated parties. These include featuring artist aliases, special back to back sets, labe

Only two short weeks lie between us and the festivities of Labor Day weekend and ARC Music Festival’s sophomore year. After putting on such an extraordinary event in 2022, the team behind ARC knew they had to step their game up to keep up with expectations. From the looks of it, they undoubtedly did, both with the lineup and now with the newly announced after parties and rare b2b sets. Spanning across some of Chicago’s most iconic venues, including RADIUS, Concord Music Hall, PRYSM, Smartbar,

After making tsunami-sized waves during its inaugural year, Arc Music Festival is not letting up in the slightest for their return. Back in March, we saw the release of the initial lineup and now phase two is underway with the additions of Acid Pauli, De La Swing, DJ Three, Mark Farina, Öona Dahl, Pan-Pot, and Tini Gessler. Attendees will also see the return of The GoodBus, an ARC Car Stage presented by a truly unique Chicago collective. The GoodBus is a full-length school bus converted into

ARC Festival is back with a colossal new lineup after making a splash in its inaugural year in 2021. They are, once again, showing fans why Chicago is the birthplace and home of House music with a distinct flock of eclectic, melodic, and heavy-hitter selectors. Further binding its name to the story of the House genre, ARC’s sophomore year is sure to continue the trend of giving attendees an experience that will envelop their senses, both visually and auditorily. Some of the mainstage slots ar

On the heels of their initial lineup announcement only two months ago, ARC Music Festival is back to add even more talent to an already overflowing lineup. Phase two additions include Monnom Black label head and UK selector Dax J, vocal-driven minimal techno veteran Cassy, emergent UK act Schak, and global afro house talent Shimza, plus industrial techno powerhouse Sara Landry, pioneering house producer Kevin Knapp, groove-heavy UK tech house producer Iglesias, and a live set by David Castellani

Have you ever experienced a DJ performance that leaves you in disbelieve? A set that is so good you can taste it in your mouth. A set that has you looking at your friends, followed by the sentences “are you feeling this? can you believe this? WTF is going on?”. Well, this is what we experienced this year at Arc Music Festival 2024 in Chicago. The House and Techno gods have decreed this set as sacred to our culture. The historic Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet that wrecked our souls in the best way pos

Celebrating four decades of house music, Derrick Carter and DJ Heather are among DJs set to play at Daley Hall Continue reading...