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Eversolo DMP-A10

Eversolo’s DMP-A10 is a comprehensively equipped digital front end with a performance to match.

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Eversolo Play CD Edition

Eversolo’s compact streaming amplifier with CD drive is a great design with exhaustive features and is lovely to use, but its sound quality is far from satisfactory.

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Spotify’s prices are going up in the UK – here are 6 cheaper music streaming services

Spotify recently added hi-res audio to try and compete with cheaper music streaming alternatives

The Independent UK

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Was that song made by AI or a human? Here are some signs to check

While some people do not care whether they're listening to AI-generated music, others might be curious to know.

Euronews

One Tech Tip: Is that song by AI or a human? Here are some things to check

A fictitious rock group with AI-generated music, lyrics, and album art sparked debate about how the new technology is blurring the line between real and synthetic in the music world

The Independent UK

An AI-generated band got 1m plays on Spotify. Now music insiders say listeners should be warned

The Velvet Sundown released two albums before admitting their music, images and backstory were created by AI

The Guardian - UK

An indie rock band with more than a million monthly listeners on Spotify has owned up to being an AI-generated music project following days of speculation about whether the group was real.

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The Velvet Sundown explained: What’s behind the Spotify-verified AI band controversy?

Explaining the controversy surrounding The Velvet Sundown - the rock band that lied about being generated by artificial intelligence. How has this empty 'provocation' highlighted Spotify’s alleged dubious practices – chiefly, avoiding paying royalties - and confirmed fears about generative AI?

Euronews

KEF XIO

Precise and effortless, KEF’s first-ever soundbar is simply stunning.

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Samsung HW-Q990F

Samsung’s previous generation Dolby Atmos soundbar system won a major What Hi-Fi? Award last year – can this new model continue the legacy?

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Apple and Spotify are sleepwalking into an AI music crisis – and The Velvet Sundown mess shows they need to act fast

Spotify and Apple’s AI blind spot: The Velvet Sundown is a warning on the dangers of AI music.

TechRadar

Accused of being AI after racking up well over 400,000 monthly Spotify listens, The Velvet Sundown claims they are 'a real band' and 'never use AI'

Never give the robot the Aux cord.

PC Gamer

Spotify’s latest breakout band The Velvet Sundown appears to be AI-generated – and fans aren’t happy

New Spotify sensation The Velvet Sundown appears to be an entirely AI-generated band, even down to their album covers and music

TechRadar

Ruark Audio R610

Ruark’s streaming amplifier is lovely to look at and use, with extensive features and a smooth, captivating performance in a compact form.

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The Independent UK

Music streaming service adds tags to AI-generated songs so listeners will know

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Lindemann Limetree Bridge II

Add a quality digital-to-analogue converter to Lindemann’s Limetree Bridge II network bridge for a top-class sound.

The Independent UK

Music streaming service Deezer adds AI song tags in fight against fraud

Music streaming service Deezer said Friday that it will start flagging albums with AI-generated songs, part of its fight against streaming fraudsters

The Guardian - UK

Up to 70% of streams of AI-generated music on Deezer are fraudulent, says report

According to the French streaming platform’s analysis, fraudsters use bots to listen to AI-generated music and take the royalties

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The Guardian - UK

AI, bot farms and innocent indie victims: how music streaming became a hotbed of fraud and fakery

Fraudsters use fake artists to juice royalties from streaming services – but real musicians are getting blamed. Might they be better off without Spotify et al?

TechRadar

Deezer is rolling out its answer to Wrapped and Replay, plus three new features you won't find on Spotify or Apple Music

Deezer's launching four new features between now and the end of May – and top of the pile has to be platform-agnostic music sharing

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WiiM Ultra vs WiiM Pro Plus: which five-star music streamer is the best option for you?

WiiM makes hugely versatile and affordable music streamers. But which five-star model should you buy?

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WiiM Ultra

Appealing, user-friendly design coupled with extensive connectivity and a clear, balanced performance for not a lot of money.

The Guardian - UK

More rhythm, less algorithm: why Deezer’s boss is vowing to put users in control of their music

Alexis Lanternier, chief executive of the French streaming service, says it can compete with bigger rivals by rewarding the real musicians its subscribers want to support

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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (2021) vs Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro: what are the differences?

Should you stick with the older version or go for the Pro? We've pitted two Zeppelins against each other to determine which is right for you.

TechRadar

Spotify HiFi: release date rumors, price predictions, and everything we know so far

It's been five years since Spotify announced its Spotify HiFi tier, and we have yet to take advantage of its lossless audio. Here's everything we know.

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