XBMC on Android has been updated to include support for Zeroconf, effectively allowing it to be used for AirPlay. The update to the media player software also includes the ability to rip CD audio directly to the music library, ripping support for WMA and AAC encoding, the option to lock settings on a profile, and new descriptions for the settings menus....    

Modern laptops never seem to have quite enough USB ports for all your plug-ins. Hook up a mouse, plug in a flash drive, and suddenly you’ve got no room for anything else. And as more laptops adopt USB-C ports, some items won’t plug in at all. ...

These days, it seems there are more Bluetooth speakers on the market than songs to play on them, and finding a good one for a good price can be tricky. The Sbode M400 Bluetooth speaker, one of our favorites, fits the bill: It's normally only $50, looks good, and is packed with high-end features. And today on Amazon, it's even cheaper. ...

AirPods are cool. Sure, they look a little weird (and a bit like broken Q-Tips dangling from your ear canals), but they’re wildly convenient and they even sound amazing for what they are. Many of you already know this, but if you’ve simply held off from buying them simply because they’re almost never in stock on Amazon, you’re in luck. ...

Whether you’re someone who likes your home frigid or toasty, a smart thermostat can help save you money on your bills. If you don’t have one yet, you’re in luck–the Nest Thermostat E is on sale for $109.99 on Woot today or while supplies last, a whopping 35 percent off the list price and the lowest price we’ve seen.To read this article in full, please click here

Opera has announced that it will be shutting down its VPN app on April 30, but is offering users discounted subscriptions to SurfEasy Total and Ultra plans.

It’s Tax Day, and B&H is offering great deals on last year’s 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and 27-inch Retina 5K iMac if you’re looking for something to deduct for next year’s office expenses. Both are selling for $1,599.I personally use a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, and I find it's an impressive and reliable machine (even if I frankly don’t use the Touch Bar all that much). ...

Nice S.p.A buys a majority stake in the smart home security startup, but Abode System's founders retain a 25-percent ownership position.

If you're unsure about becoming a cord-cutter, a streaming dongle can be a great way to test the waters without diving in. Google's Chromecast is a fantastic entry-level solution, using an Android or iOS device, PC, or Chromebook as the remote, and allowing you to cast content right from the same device. ...

Not too long ago, running a graphically intensive game like Rise of the Tomb Raider at 60fps on a humble MacBook seemed about as likely as Steve Jobs faking his death. With macOS High Sierra, though, it’s a reality. ...

Updated 04/16/18: 9to5Mac is reporting of a hint in the latest watchOS beta that may point to third-party watch faces, but we're skeptical.Apple has released a new version of the Apple Watch every year since its debut in 2015, and the company seems to show no signs of slowing down. ...

CUPERTINO, California — September 28, 2015 — Apple® today announced it has sold more than 13 million new iPhone® 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models, a new record, just three days after launch. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in more than 40 additional countries beginning October 9 including Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. ...

Special limited-edition anniversary products announced

Thomas Mundt has updated LoudMax to version 1.21 for Mac OS and Windows. The Winamp version has also been updated. Changes: Optimized peak hold timing. Consistent latency at all sample rates. [Read More]

FeelYourSound has released version 2.8.0 of the MIDI multi-touch software XotoPad. XotoPad turns any Windows tablet into a flexible MIDI instrument controller. It can be used to replace a MIDI [Read More]

audiobro has announced the release of Genesis Children's Choir, which, they say, sets a new benchmark in children's choirs. The Genesis Choir is an elite 64 piece multi-ensemble (4 part divisi) [Read More]

EastWest/Quantum Leap has released Voices Of The Empire, featuring the raw, primal vocals of Uyanga Bold, which they say is perfect for composers creating epic film/TV/game soundtracks. Uyanga [Read More]

Eventide has announced immediate availability of their Blackhole plug-in for the Native Instruments NKS platform. The plug-in has been reconfigured for use with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol [Read More]

Full Bucket Music has updated the scrooo to version 1.2.0. It is now available for Windows (VST) and MacOS (AU/VST). Changes since v1.1.0: MacOS versions (VST/AU). Rebased to WDL-OL/IPlug. MIDI [Read More]

Midi Madness Software has released Midi Madness 3. MIDI Madness 3 is an algorithmic melody generator that creates unlimited unique MIDI sequences based on the parameters set by the user. It can [Read More]

HY-Plugins has updated HY-SEQ16x3v2 to v1.0.5. Changes: Added light skin mode (full version). Added snapshot bank (full version). Improved trigger timing of the first step of a bar (full/free [Read More]

Native Instruments has updated Maschine to v2.7.4. Added: 'Target' parameter to the Loop recording mode of the Sampling Page: This parameter determines what should be done with a new recording [Read More]

Triple Spiral Audio has announced the release of Journeys, a new soundset for Omnisphere 2 with an experimental character. It contains 128 patches created from the original Omnisphere 2 soundsources [Read More]

It’s Day 3 of #ICANN51 and Team XYZ is working extra hard for you, #GenXYZ. We’re meeting with our amazing business partners so we can continue to build.xyz as the most popular, go-to ending for YOUR domain. In the midst of back-to-back meetings, panels, and events, we like to take a quick little mental break by exploring these fun, interactive.xyz websites. ...

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / Effects: New in 4.5: Live Mode optimized for on-stage use, deep integration with iRig Stomp I/O, expanded 2-track recorder included free, and new All-in 2018 bundles for even better value Want to turn your device into the ultimate mobile guitar and bass tone...

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / Effects: New in 4.5: Live Mode optimized for on-stage use, deep integration with iRig Stomp I/O, expanded 2-track recorder included free, and new All-in 2018 bundles for even better value Want to turn your device into the ultimate mobile guitar and bass tone...

iPhone, iPad / Tools / ToolBox: Introducing Trumpet Tuner! A simple and accurate way to tune your Trumpet for a practice or performance. Accurate for professionals, and easy for beginners. Easily tune with our fresh new design!

iPhone, iPad / Tools / ToolBox: Introducing Clarinet Tuner! A simple and accurate way to tune your Clarinet for a practice or performance. Accurate for professionals, and easy for beginners. Easily tune with our fresh new design!

iPhone, iPad / Education / Courses: Logic Remote is Apple’s FREE iPad app that is designed exclusively for Logic Pro X. Learn all about its intelligent, multi-touch, second screen capabilities with Logic expert and macProVideo publisher, Steve H. In this course, you learn everything from...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Courses: Have you ever tried to play guitar intros but you have no idea how to play those songs? Then, ready to play it now! This application will help you play these songs by just only one finger. Single touch means that note(s) will be played. So, touch the screen...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: The only sight reading app that can train all 88 keys with sharp, natural, flat in the context of all key signatures. Fantastic!! - 'This is really helping me. I have tried other apps but find this one the most helpful….' - by S.Voix Surprisingly...

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Controllers: In-Ear Monitor Mix control of Mix function such as EQ, Gain and PAN on a Hardware Mamba MIX32 System designed by NetworkSound

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Synthesizers: FamiPiano 2 is a piano app based on 8-bit game machine. [features] Different sound in same time at the top and bottom pianos. All settings in one screen.[waves] Pulse (Duty Cycle: 12.5% / 25% / 50% / 25% negated) Triangle Noise (Sequence: 32767 steps /...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: Three Amazing Apps in One! A ledger to keep track of assignments and practice times, a musical notation playback scratchpad for exercises and warmups, and a conducting metronome, to instill musical expression over mechanical execution. A great combination to...