Music Streaming: From Codec to Personalization
Music Streaming: From Codec to Personalization Music streaming runs on two engines at once: the tiny packets of audio you hear and the software that sends them. Behind every great playlist is a balance between sound quality, data use, and a steady connection. Coders design formats that squeeze music into smaller sizes without destroying too much detail. As listeners, we enjoy crisp highs and deep bass, even when our network grabs bits a few thousand times per second. ...