“Surprising as it might seem to a generation weaned on iPods and Spotify, proper hi-fi is a booming industry. It might now take the form of a digital streamer, preamp, power amp and speakers, but it inspires devotion as fervent as any early-90s High Fidelity, American Psycho-style enthusiast.”
Tag: 11.29.15
The Rise Of The Private Press, And What That Means For The Public
“While political news is everywhere, coverage of the day-to-day inner workings of government—the slow, steady development of policy in Congress, in the administration, and in the independent regulatory agencies, and how those policies are implemented—has become increasingly scarce in the media that average citizens historically have relied upon. The opposite, however, is true of the ‘paywall press.'”
Amazon Video Says ‘A Family Of Drones’ Will Deliver Its Goods Soon
“In a slick new ad and FAQ page published today, the company demonstrates what Prime Air could look like if and when regulators approve deliveries by unmanned aerial vehicles.”
Tehran Symphony Orchestra Banned From Event 15 Minutes Before Performance Because Organizers Suddenly Didn’t Want Women Onstage
“‘I was offended and said it was impossible for me to accept such an insult,’ Rahbari added. ‘We either play all together or we leave.'”