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Apple Releases Swift Programming Language as Open Source
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Apple Releases Swift Programming Language as Open Source

In the hope that developer contributions will help make Swift even better and available on more platforms, Apple announced that its Swift programming language is now open source. As an open source language, the broad community of developers - from app developers to educational institutions to enterprises - can contribute to new Swift features and optimizations and help bring Swift to new computing platforms.
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Linn Spreads the Joy Of High Quality Music With Festive 24-Bits Of Christmas Gift
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Linn Spreads the Joy Of High Quality Music With Festive 24-Bits Of Christmas Gift

Once again, Scottish company Linn announces its 24-bits of Christmas campaign. The record label and renowned music system manufacturer, continues to spread its message of high quality music to all music lovers this Christmas with the festive gift of free Studio Master music – the highest quality download available.
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Audio Engineering Society Heralds the Late Norman C. Pickering
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Audio Engineering Society Heralds the Late Norman C. Pickering

The Audio Engineering Society mourns the loss of Norman C. Pickering, noted inventor of the Pickering phono cartridge, and one of the founding fathers of the AES, dearly remembered by the audio community. In 1948, Pickering discussed the need for a professional organization to foster the growth of audio engineering.
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Sonos Previews Apple Music Streaming Integration
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Sonos Previews Apple Music Streaming Integration

Starting December 15, 2015, Apple and Sonos will be making Apple Music streaming available for the popular whole-home audio solution as a Public Beta. This will be an early preview of the service, and an opportunity for Sonos’ users to try listening to Apple Music on Sonos in their homes. It makes sense, since Sonos also offers its new Trueplay acoustic calibration tool using the Sonos app on any iPhone or iPad.
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Brüel & Kjær Acquires Engineering Services Provider Sound Answers
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Brüel & Kjær Acquires Engineering Services Provider Sound Answers

After 10 years of doing business as its own long-term, strategic partner, Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S acquired Sound Answers Inc., based in Canton, MI. According to the Danish company, Sound Answers will be consolidated as a solution and engineering services provider and all its entire staff will now be part of the Brüel & Kjær engineering services team.
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Biamp Systems Announces Rebranding to Mark 40th Anniversary Milestone
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Biamp Systems Announces Rebranding to Mark 40th Anniversary Milestone

Based in Beaverton, Oregon, Biamp Systems is a leading provider of networked processing systems for commercial audio/video installations. In celebration of the company’s 40-year landmark, Biamp introduced a refresh of its brand with a new simpler logo that echoes the company’s vision, focusing on quality, innovation, and customer support.
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Estimated 56.9 Million Americans Bought or Planned to Buy Tech Over Thanksgiving Shopping Week
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Estimated 56.9 Million Americans Bought or Planned to Buy Tech Over Thanksgiving Shopping Week

An estimated 56.9 million American adults (45 percent of all shoppers) have bought or planned to buy tech products during the Thanksgiving shopping week - which includes the Monday before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday - according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The 2015 Post Black Friday Survey finds the number of online and mobile shoppers is quickly approaching the number of in-store shoppers this year.
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Powersoft Promoted Successful M-System Subwoofer Technology Showcase
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Powersoft Promoted Successful M-System Subwoofer Technology Showcase

Italian amplifier manufacturer Powersoft “shook things up” with four exclusive in-person listening sessions in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The presentation and listening experience ‘Xperience The Power’ explored what is possible in the low frequency zone with Powersoft’s next generation Class D amplifiers and its M-System technology.
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G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration Legendary Founder Turns 90
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G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration Legendary Founder Turns 90

The distinguished acoustic engineer Gunnar Rasmussen, who founded G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration, celebrated his 90th birthday. Gunnar Rasmussen founded G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration in 1994, at the age of 67, and continues to inspire with his extraordinary vision and guiding principles for the Danish measurement microphones specialist.
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Audio Precision Sponsors AES Scholarship Honoring the Legacy of Tom Kite
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Audio Precision Sponsors AES Scholarship Honoring the Legacy of Tom Kite

The Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation has announced the establishment of “Advancing Audio – The Tom Kite Scholarship.”. The scholarship honors Kite’s legacy of dedication to engineering excellence in audio and audio measurement, as well as his achievements within the AES and as Vice President of Engineering of Audio Precision.
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