Bitcoin's apparent demand shrinks, signals new bear market: AnalystsMultiple factors, including ETF outflows, contracting demand, and price falling below key support levels, indicate the start of a BTC bear market.

The ‘Hidden’ Microphone inside the Sipeed NanoKVMRecently, [Jeff Geerling] dropped into the bad press feeding frenzy around Sipeed’s NanoKVM, most notably because of a ‘hidden’ microphone that should have no business on a remote KVM solution. The problem with that reporting is, as [Jeff] points out in the video below, that the NanoKVM – technically the NanoKVM-Cube – is merely a software solution that got put on an existing development board, the LicheeRV Nano, along with an HDMI-in board. The microphone exists on that board and didn’t get removed for the new project, and it is likely that much of the Linux image is also reused.
Of course, the security report that caused so much fuss was published back in February of 2025, and some of the issues pertaining to poor remote security have been addressed since then on the public GitHub repository. While these were valid concerns that should be addressed, the microphone should not be a concern, as it’d require someone to be logged into the device to even use it, at which point you probably have bigger problems.
Security considerations aside, having a microphone in place on a remote KVM solution could also be very useful, as dutifully pointed out in the comments by [bjoern.photography], who notes that being able to listen to beeps on boot could be very useful while troubleshooting a stricken system. We imagine  the same is true for other system sounds, such as fan or cooling pump noises. Maybe all remote KVM solutions should have microphone arrays?
Of course, if you don’t like the NanoKVM, you could always roll your own.
Top image: the NanoKVM bundle from [Jeff]’s original review. (Credit: [Jeff Geerling])

GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best American Roots SongThe 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best American Roots Song category.

Take a listen to the nominated songs below--who do you think will win?

See the full list of nominees in every category here.

Ancient LightSarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan & Sara Watkins, songwriters (I'm With Her)

BIG MONEYJon Batiste, Mike Elizondo & Steve McEwan, songwriters (Jon Batiste)

Foxes In The SnowJason Isbell, songwriter (Jason Isbell)

MiddleJesse Welles, songwriter (Jesse Welles)

SpitfireSierra Hull, songwriter (Sierra Hull)

I'm With Her photo by Alysse GafkjenThe post GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best American Roots Song first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Release Title:
Future (Remix)
Main Artist:
VLCAM
Release Date:
10/12/2025
Primary Genre:
Electronica
Secondary Genre:
Pop/Rock
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Real Grooves Audio Addictive Drums Complete Master CollectionComplete collection of Real Grooves Addictive Drums presets. Nine crafted ERA DRUMS presets plus 61 additional kits from the Buddha Rats collection. Includes: ERA DRUMS: The Golden Age 1960s (5 presets). ERA DRUMS: Rock & Soul 1970s (6 presets). ERA DRUMS: Studio Classics (5 presets). Love Shout Music Weekly Blog Presets (32 presets). Heavy Metal Presets (24 presets). Fab 5 Presets (5 presets). 77 total Addictive Drums presets spanning 1960s British invasion through modern studio sounds, plus classic rock, heavy metal, and vintage-inspired kits. ERA DRUMS presets based on documented sessions, and equipment specifications. Audio Demos: Listen on SoundCloud Installation: AD1: Load presets directly. AD2: Drag-and-drop, then resave. Preset Compatibility: Addictive Drums 1 & 2 Requirements: XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2. Individual products normally $74.97. Bundle saves $24.97. 100% royalty-free. Redistribution prohibited. 2025 Drew Gold Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. Read More

Fors releases Junior-Lite, a FREE 4-bit wavetable synth plugin
Fors releases Junior-Lite, a freeware 4-bit wavetable synth plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Fors Junior-Lite is the little brother of Junior (£29), and, like its big brother, it simulates the sound of the Nintendo Game Boy. While Junior-Lite doesn’t emulate the Game Boy sound with absolute accuracy (we have GB DrumBox for that), it [...]
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Top Music Business News Last WeekTop music business news last week includes a Facebook test and shifts in music discovery that are upending music marketing, the release of Bandsintown's year end High Notes, 2026 predictions and much more.
The post Top Music Business News Last Week appeared first on Hypebot.

Release details
Release Title:
Fanum Tax
Main Artist:
Plexine
Feature Artist:
6lime
Primary Genre:
Hip Hop/Rap
Release Date:
12/12/2025
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Avid unveil Pro Tools 2025.12 Pro Tools 2025.12 is now available, and delivers new immersive mixing support with the introduction of UHD World Association’s (UWA) Audio Vivid, enhanced SoundFlow functionality with built-in Bounce Factory Lite and new Inner Circle rewards from a selection of Avid’s plug-in and content partners.

New Music Critique: The MIDI World of FreedomContact: angelcross826@aol.comWeb: themidiworldoffreedom.bandcamp.com/album/luna-sparksSeeking: Label, Booking, Film/TVStyle: Electronic MIDI Plunderphonics

There’s a lot of fun to be had here. The MIDI World of Freedom is, according to the small amount of information we could dig up online, an experimental MIDI project created by a musician called Angel Cross in 2021. They’re best known for the Luna Sparks album, which features reinterpretations of Oasis and Nickelback tunes (perhaps among others). Ultimately though, this earns points with us due to the originality of thought, combined with some healthy, warm nostalgia for that old MIDI sound. “Two Universes” and “I Miss You” are a ton of fun, and sometimes that’s enough.The post New Music Critique: The MIDI World of Freedom first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

US Clarity Act unlikely to be ‘world-shaking’ for Bitcoin’s price: BrandtVeteran trader Peter Brandt said that the US Clarity Act will be a positive for the industry, but probably won’t “redefine” Bitcoin’s price.

Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s boardMarcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year.

Cheap 3D Printer Becomes CNC Wood Engraver3D printers are built for additive manufacturing. However, at heart, they are really just simple CNC motion platforms, and can be readily repurposed to other tasks. As [Arseniy] demonstrates, it’s not that hard to take a cheap 3D printer and turn it into a viable wood engraver.
The first attempt involved a simple experiment—heating the 3D printer nozzle, and moving it into contact with a piece of wood to see if it could successfully leave a mark. This worked well, producing results very similar to a cheap laser engraving machine. From there, [Arseniy] set about fixing the wood with some simple 3D-printed clamps so it wouldn’t move during more complex burning/engraving tasks. He also figured out a neat trick to simply calibrate the right Z height for wood burning by using the built in calibration routines. Further experiments involved developing a tool for creating quality G-Code for these engraving tasks, and even using the same techniques on leather with great success.
If you need to mark some patterns on wood and you already have a 3D printer, this could be a great way to go. [Arseniy] used it to great effect in the production of a plywood dance pad. We’ve featured some other great engraver builds over the years, too, including this innovative laser-based project. Video after the break.

Fors JuniorJunior is a 4-bit wavetable synthesizer based on the soundchip of our favorite vintage handheld video game console, bringing the raw tones of the original into present day. Not only is Junior the perfect lo-bit playground but also a completely unapologetic synthesizer with a unique palette that holds a very special place in many of our hearts. Perhaps it can find its way into yours too. Not even 8 Based on the limitations and characteristics of the Nintendo Game Boy soundchip, Junior emits raw and harmonically rich 4-bit values that will cut through anything. From 0 to 15, there is nothing more and nothing less. Wave + noise The tone generator in Junior plays back a custom wave buffer of 32 4-bit values which gets transformed by different sound shaping controls. Paired with a 7-bit LFSR noise generator, they form the perfect lo-bit palette. Table trickery Junior has four flexible modulators inspired by modulation sequencers often used in trackers (LSDj, Defmon, M8 ..) called Tables. The 16-step modulation table in Junior can be configured as an LFO, envelope, arpeggiator, MIDI input mapper and more. Dreamland While Junior simulates the Game Boy sound, it's not a strict emulation by design. It expands upon the original capabilities with a modern feature-set and control while staying true to the original. The balance between accuracy and fun is just right. https://youtu.be/BcYZKgz33n8 Read More

Universal Music Group and Splice are partnering to build “commercial AI tools” for music creationUniversal Music Group (UMG) has partnered with music production platform Splice to jointly explore the “next generation of AI-powered music creation tools for musical artists”.
Under the new partnership, UMG and Splice will develop “commercial AI tools” and “AI-powered virtual instruments” that are rooted in creative control, sonic excellence and respect for intellectual property. The agreement also builds on Splice’s expanding suite of AI-enabled tools – including Create – which already sit inside many producers’ day-to-day workflows.

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According to the companies, this partnership is “guided by a shared commitment to creative expression and artistic empowerment”. As part of that vision, UMG and Splice will explore tools that allow artists on UMG’s roster to bring their own sounds directly into Splice’s AI workflows, with those artists “expected to play a crucial role” in shaping how the products are developed.
Michael Nash, EVP and Chief Digital Officer at Universal Music Group says, “We’re excited to form this alliance with Splice to promote the alignment of innovation and ethicality in addressing the interests of the creative community to leverage cutting-edge AI-enabled tools to further their artistic expression. We look forward to partnering with Kakul Srivastava and her team on this critically important strategic technology front.”
Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava adds, “We’ve spent time building AI tools designed to fairly compensate creators and keep them in control. We’re thankful for Universal’s continued support, and excited to work together to put these commercial tools in the hands of artists everywhere, knowing they can trust the end result.”
The partnership builds on groundwork Splice has already laid. Over the past year, the company has rolled out deeper DAW integrations with platforms like Ableton Live and Pro Tools, expanded its AI-native tools, and – with the acquisition of Spitfire Audio – strengthened its presence among professional composers, further cementing its position as a trusted music creation platform.
It also follows Splice’s earlier collaboration with UMG and other industry players on the Principles for Music Creation with AI, a series of clarifying statements relating to the responsible use of AI in music creation, advocating for ethical, transparent AI that empowers human creators rather than replacing them.
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