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....    

Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.

The new MacBook Pro comes with two or four external ports, depending on the model you pick. And the new MacBook Air has a pair of ports. But those ports are only of one type: Thunderbolt 3, which is compatible with USB-C.But you probably have devices that use USB-A, Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, DisplayPort, HDMI, or something else. How do you connect these devices? With an adapter. ...

Presenting 12 great movies with presidents both fictional and real, both flawed and revered.

When it comes to tech, we pay for the compromises that we’re willing to live with. Apple’s AirPods, for example, are reasonably priced, pair effortlessly and sound... okay. But they let in a ton of outside noise and their design makes them uncomfortable to wear for long listening sessions. ...

We put a variety of USB car chargers to the test to find the best ones for keeping your smartphone powered on the go.

Ring is adding an HDR (high dynamic range) feature to its cameras, but it doesn't come switched on by default.

Browser extensions add specific capabilities to Safari by reading and modifying web content to promote an integrated browsing experience that’s tailored to your needs. There are two places to find Apple-approved Safari extensions: The App Store and the Safari Extensions Gallery webpage. ...

The reports of Apple’s Services as a savior seem to have been greatly exaggerated. A whole mess of information about Apple’s strategy for its publishing and video services leaked this week, and it paints a troubling picture of the iPhone maker’s approach. In short: Pay up or get out. ...

Signing up for a service through iOS kind of fun. A menu pops pop, you activate Face ID or Touch ID, and the world’s most satisfying ding lets you know your purchase was successful. It’s simplicity itself.As for unsubscribing? That’s not so simple, but it’s better than it used to be. ...

Updated: Added additional details from a Bloomberg report.Apple has been long-rumored to have a new TV service in the works. Now, according to a new report from CNBC, the service is nearly ready to launch. It claims that Apple is finalizing its deals and software, with an expected launch in April or May. ...

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

Chocolate Audio has released Imperial Drums and Drum Particles Collection. Imperial Drums was recorded in a medium-sized recording room to allow naturally warm ambience and... Read More

Kwonky Instruments has released Nebulous, a Kontakt sampler instrument designed for the sonically unusual, quirky, odd and downright weird. Price: $16. The instrument requires... Read More

Xils-Lab has released version 1.5 of StiX Drum Machine. New features and improvements: Choke Pairs: 9 Choke pairs (HHop/HHcl, Toms Low/Hi, Percs 1/2, BD/Snare etc). MIDI... Read More

Heavyocity Media has announced the release of NOVO Essentials, a collection of core content curated from their virtual instrument, NOVO: Modern Strings. It will be available for the introductory... Read More

Audio Helper Project has updated Samplism to version 1.6.1. New Features: Supports resuming playback in the Audio Player view (keyboard shortcut: Shift+Space).... Read More

MOTU has announced the release of Digital Performer version 10, a major upgrade to their flagship audio workstation software. New features include the Clips window for live triggering and... Read More

Syntheway has released ElectriKeys Electric Piano version 2.0 for Windows and 3.0 for MacOS. Changes in Windows v2.0: Added: VST3 Plugin format. Added: Fender Rhodes... Read More

New Audio Technology has announced that the Spatial Audio Designer V2 (SAD V2) with MPEG-H support update has been released for MacOS and Windows. Customers can upgrade for free.... Read More

Homegrown Sounds has updated Succession Pro to 2.1 and announced that the Circular Group Buy has reached 9 products. Succession Pro has been updated to 2.1 with the following... Read More

rncbc.org has announced the release of Qtractor v0.9.5 as a hot-fix release for Linux. Changes: HiDPI display screen support (Qt >= 5.6). Fixed for DSSI plug-ins (e.g.... 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 / Instruments / Others: The best backing tracks player for professional singers and karaoke singers with displaying lyrics feature. The 'Singer Station' was created by SINGER for SINGERS, with all singers’ needs in mind, and includes the vast experience of a professional...

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: 12 Simultaneous Visual Strobe Tuners for any musical instrument, fast, accurate, and noise resistant, using the built-in mic on your iPad. The multiple unique high contrast waterfall strobe visuals will quickly display the tuning in any of 12 note pitches and...

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Rythme Mach. & Loops: EGDR808 v3.0 is here with full AU3 Audio Unit support! ElliottGarage presents EGDR808, a drum machine that emulates the vintage hardware from the 80's. Its realistic and clear interface recalls the analog machine from the past, for all the...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Reference: Immediate access to fingerings (with alternates and trills) for each instrument’s entire playable range. Get fingerings from the written or concert pitch. Instruments: Piccolo, Concert, Alto and Bass Flutes, Oboe and Cor Anglais, Soprano, Alto, Bass...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Courses: Watch as lead macProVideo.com trainer Bill Burgess shows you Live 8. Training with style & character, delivered the Bill B. way. This is a massive 7 hour course of Ableton Live training at an amazing price!

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Fine Tuner is a minimalistic tuner with a user interface optimized for guitar, bass, violin, ukulele, banjo and other string instruments. It utilizes your device's built-in microphone. The app includes over 30 popular guitar tunings as well as several tunings for a...

iPhone, iPad / Misc / RingTone Makers: Best ringtone maker App!! Powerful, easy and fast. Create,Edit and Customize your own personalized Ringtones and Alert Sounds with Ringtone Studio Features: iPhone ringtones,text tones,email alerts, etc Fine adjustment. Fade In/Out 0.5~3 Sec Voice Record...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Sheet Music & Tablatures: Listen to classical music with flowing scores with your iPhone or iPad. SyncScore provides a new way of enjoying classic compositions. You can listen to compositions while the score flows in a synchronized fashion. Carefully hand-picked classic...

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: Multi-Track Song Recorder Pro is a premier 4 track recording app. MTSR Pro allows you to record up to 4 tracks with a simple and easy to use interface. Designed with a simple tape recording style and with many features for creative and more advanced...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Reference: Teachers, students and professional musicians: Recognize Major, Minor, and Diatonic Mode key signatures. Jazz musicians will particularly benefit from the modes recognition. Includes a 'Grade Book' list of all saved quiz results that you can edit and create a...