Tag Archives: Operating systems

28Oct/26

How Digital Tech Saves Vinyl Records

October 28, 2026MusicAudio storage, Chartlex, Cloud storage, Computing, Digital technology, Internet broadcasting, Japan, London, Music industry, New York City, New Zealand, Norway, Nuku'alofa, Operating systems, Peter Fealey, Phonograph record, Reddit, SoundCloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Streaming music services, Tokyo, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

The Pulse of the Crate: How Live Community Feeds Transformed Vinyl Discovery

Mon, July 26 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Live Vinyl Community Feed represents a structural shift in physical music discovery, transforming solitary record collecting into a real-time, interactive global network. Rather than relying on static catalogs or passive marketplace listings, the feed captures synchronous “Save to Crate” actions across diverse genres, broadcasting details such as album titles, release years, record labels, and physical store geolocations in real time. Collectors contribute enriched micro-metadata alongside acquisitions, attaching Goldmine condition grades, shop locations, and personal commentary on specific pressings or drum breaks. Advanced hardware protocols—including LiDAR groove depth mapping, acoustic scratch detection during playback, and NFC sleeve tagging—further standardize physical condition verification, bridging tactile playback with digital cataloging. Continue reading →

16Sep/24

Linux Foundation Announces OpenSearch Software Foundation to Foster Open Collaboration in Search and Analytics

September 16, 2024InnovationCross-platform software, Internet search engines, Linus Torvalds, Linux, Linux Foundation, Linux kernel, OpenSearch, Operating systems, Vector databaseadmin

Today, the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, announced the launch of the OpenSearch Software Foundation, a community-driven initiative that will support OpenSearch and its search software, which is used by developers around the world to build search, analytics, observability, and vector database applications. Hosted by the Linux Foundation, the OpenSearch Software Foundation will work with community maintainers and developers, as well as founding member organizations, to support the continued growth of OpenSearch. Continue reading

20Jun/23

Shipping today: Opera One, first browser with native AI is ready for download

June 20, 2023InternetEmbedded Linux, Features of the Opera web browser, Freeware, Manitoba Provincial Road 272, Meir Joe, Opera, Operating systems, Portable software, Software, Telenor, UC Browser, Web browsers, Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railwayadmin

Opera One, the latest incarnation of the Opera browser, is out of testing and ready for download. What would have been the 100th version of Opera now marks the beginning of a new evolution cycle for the Norwegian browser company’s flagship product. Continue reading

14Jun/23

The Google Pixel 7 Pro

June 14, 2023Developers.google, Alphabet Inc., Android, Computing, Digital technology, dopamine, Keyhole Markup Language, Mood, Operating systems, Pixel, Stress, Touchscreen mobile phones, Web mappingadmin

June 14, 2023 /Technology/ — The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a great phone for anyone, but it’s especially good for people who are new to Android. It’s easy to use, has a great camera, and gets regular software updates.

Here are some of the things that make the Google Pixel 7 Pro a great phone for noobs: Continue reading →

13May/23

Who is Linda Yaccarino? Here is what we know

May 13, 2023MediaAdvertising, Communication design, Companies, Elon Musk, Linda Yaccarino, NBCUniversal, Operating systems, Social media, Software, South of Market, San Francisco, Text messaging, Turner Broadcasting System Inc., Twitter, Yaccarinoadmin

Linda Yaccarino is a media executive who has spent the past 12 years at NBCUniversal, where she most recently served as chairman of global advertising and partnerships. She is widely respected in the advertising industry for her ability to build relationships with brands and create innovative marketing campaigns. In 2021, she was named by AdAge as one of the most powerful women in media. Continue reading →

12May/23

OPPO Find N2 Flip Will Be Among First Devices Worldwide to Receive the Android 14 Beta 1 Update

May 12, 2023MobileAndroid, Cloud clients, ColorOS, Computing, Mobile phones, Operating systems, Oppo, Oppo phones, Smartphone, Smartphones, Touchscreen mobile phonesadmin

OPPO today announced its newly launched foldable phone, the Find N2 Flip will be among the first smartphones in the world to receive the new Google Android 14 Beta 1 update. Developers and early-adopters can get their hands on the developer’s version of ColorOS, which is built around the first beta of Android 14, to experiment with new features and APIs on their OPPO flip phone. Continue reading

02May/23

Vionde app for 80s music collectors.

May 2, 2023MusicAlphabet Inc., Go software, Operating systems, Retail, Social media, Software, Video hosting, World Wide Web, YouTubeadmin

It is possible that YouTube will offer links to physical formats for streaming accounts in the future. This would be a way for collectors to purchase the physical copies of the music they love, while still being able to stream it on YouTube. It would also be a way for YouTube to generate more revenue from its streaming service. Continue reading →

28Apr/23

How to run Android TV on Ubuntu desktop

April 28, 2023DevelopersAnbox, Android, Android TV, Cast, Cloud clients, Computer architecture, Computing platforms, Cross-platform software, Digital television, Google Play, Google technologies, Linux, Netflix, Operating systems, Smart TV, Smartphones, Sony, System softwareadmin

April 27, 2023 /Technology/ — Android TV is a version of the Android operating system designed for TVs and set-top boxes. It includes a user interface designed around content discovery and voice search, content aggregation from various media apps and services, and integration with other recent Google technologies such as Assistant, Cast, and Knowledge Graph.

Android TV was first released in 2014 and is now available on a variety of devices, including TVs, set-top boxes, soundbars, and streaming sticks. It is also available on some smart TVs from manufacturers such as Sony, Philips, and TCL.

Android TV offers a number of features that make it a good choice for streaming media to your TV. These features include: Continue reading →

20Apr/23

How to claim your share of Facebook privacy settlement

April 20, 2023LegalDigital media, Digital rights, Facebook, Federal Trade Commission, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Operating systems, Privacy, Privacy law, Software, Terms of service, United Statesadmin

April 20, 2023 /Legal/ — If you were a Facebook user in the United States between May 2007 and December 2022, you may be eligible to receive a share of a $725 million settlement between Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The settlement resolves allegations that Facebook violated the FTC’s privacy law by failing to adequately protect the privacy of its users.
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20Nov/22

GRAMMY-NOMINATED INTERNATIONAL POP SENSATION KIM PETRAS JOINS THE ASCAP FAMILY

November 20, 2022MusicAmerican Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Apple Music, Kim Petras, Me!, Musicians, Operating systems, Sam Smith, Singles Chart, Songs, Spotify, United Kingdomadmin

International pop sensation and critically-acclaimed songwriter Kim Petras has signed with ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Her recent collaboration “Unholy,” with Sam Smith was nominated on Tuesday for a Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The song rocketed to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Global 200 charts, #1 worldwide on Spotify and Apple Music, #1 on the UK Official Singles Chart and has racked up more than 300 million global streams. Her latest release “If Jesus Was a Rockstar,” is available now. Continue reading