The MP3 file format was always encumbered with patents, but as of 2017, the last patent finally expired. Although the format became synonymous with the digital music revolution that started in the ...

The way we listen to music has changed dramatically over the past two decades.

Sound is one of the many motivators of our day, whether it’s that song that powers you through an extra rep at the gym or that podcast you like to unwind to after a long day at work. As sound has ...

The MP3 is dead, according to its creators, who say that the digital audio encoding format has lost relevance in a world of new technology. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits, part of ...

Sure, most of us satisfy our music-listening needs these days using our phones, tablets, and smart speakers, but that doesn't mean a dedicated MP3 player or portable music player is a completely ...

Dolphins. The Mazda Protegé MP3 is inhabited by dolphins. Their little pixilated bodies duck and weave across the dashboard reminding you that your ears are going to waste. Should you heed the message ...

"I don't like the title 'The Father of MP3,'" says Karlheinz Brandenburg. But he kinda is. "Certainly I was involved all the time from basic research [to] getting it into the market." Brandenburg was ...

Adrian holds a BA in English Studies and an MA in Philosophy and Contemporary Critical Theory. He has been writing about technology for a few years now, working both in Poland and with ...

The absolute lowest MP3 bit rate you should consider is 128kbps. This was often referred to as being CD quality, but it's far from being so. This bit rate will allow you to get much more music on to ...

Do you want to convert YouTube videos into MP3 audio files? Well, we're delighted to say that there is an absolutely excellent free online tool to help you do so ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You may be asking yourself: why would someone want an MP3 player today when you can just play music from the smartphone in your pocket? Well, ...