AI Wearables: The Future is on Your Wrist, Eyes, and Even Your Clothes

The DJ community is no stranger to technological advancements, from vinyl to digital turntables and now to AI-driven software. But have you ever considered how AI wearables could be the next big thing in your DJ toolkit? Let's explore some groundbreaking products and their potential benefits.

1. Product: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 

   What It Does: Displays notifications and has a built-in camera.

   Benefit for DJs: Get song requests or shoutouts directly displayed in your line of sight without having to check a separate device. Capture the crowd's energy with the built-in camera for your social media.

2. Product: Google Pixel Buds

   What It Does: Real-time language translation and adaptive sound.

   Benefit for DJs: If you're DJing an international event, the real-time translation can potentially help you understand song requests in any language. The adaptive sound feature can also help you monitor the audio environment.

3. Product: CuteCircuit's SoundShirt  

   What It Does: Converts sound into dynamic light patterns on the fabric.

   Benefit for DJs: Imagine DJing a live event where the beats and rhythms aren't just heard but felt—on your own body. The Soundshirt uses up to 8 microphones to capture different audio elements from your set. This audio is then converted into real-time touch sensations across your torso, essentially turning you into a human speaker.

The Bottom Line

AI wearables are not just a fad; they're the future. As a DJ, embracing these technologies can set you apart and offer an unparalleled experience for your audience. So, are you ready to step into the future?

Spotify Gears Up for "Superpremium" Service: What's in Store?

Hey DJ fam, looks like Spotify is about to drop something big! The streaming giant is prepping for the launch of its "Superpremium" service, and it's not just about high-quality audio anymore. This new tier is set to be a game-changer, offering a bunch of features that could be music to our ears.

What's New?

1. 24-bit Lossless Audio: Get ready for crystal-clear sound that'll make your mixes pop.

2. AI Playlists: Create unique playlists using prompts. Perfect for when you need a quick playlist for a gig and you're out of ideas.

3. Advanced Mixing Tools: Because who doesn't want more tools to make their mixes stand out?

4. Audiobook Hours: This one's interesting. Superpremium will offer 20-30 hours of audiobook listening. Maybe not directly DJ-related, but hey, we all need a break sometimes.

5. Mood & Activity Filters: Sort your library based on mood, activity, or even beats per minute. Makes finding the right track a breeze.

6. Your Sound Capsule: This feature gives you insights into your listening habits, helping you discover what mix of sounds is "uniquely yours."

   The Price Tag

   The Superpremium service is rumored to be priced at $19.99 per month. A bit steep, but with these features, it might just be worth it.

The Bottom Line

Spotify is tight-lipped about the new service, but the features we've seen so far could make this a valuable tool for DJs. Whether it's creating quick playlists or diving deep into your music library, Superpremium could be the upgrade we didn't know we needed.

Adobe Unveils New AI Models for Enhanced Graphic Design

Adobe is stepping up its game in the world of graphic design by releasing new AI models aimed at improving the design process. These AI models are part of Adobe's broader initiative to integrate machine learning and artificial intelligence into its suite of creative tools.

Key Highlights

AI-Driven Design: The new AI models are designed to assist graphic designers in creating more compelling and visually appealing designs. They offer suggestions for color schemes, layouts, and even typography.

User-Friendly: Adobe aims to make these AI tools accessible to both professional designers and novices. The AI models are integrated into Adobe's existing software, making it easy for users to take advantage of the new features.

Efficiency and Productivity: One of the main goals of these AI models is to speed up the design process. They can automate repetitive tasks, allowing designers to focus on more creative aspects of their work.

Data-Driven Insights: These AI models also provide analytics and insights based on user behavior, helping designers make data-informed decisions.

Adobe believes that the integration of AI into graphic design will revolutionize the industry, offering designers new ways to express their creativity while also increasing efficiency.

Aaron Analyzes Why Dancing Has Stopped 

Have you noticed less people dancing at events lately? Well so have we. In this video, Chief Hacker Aaron Traylor discuss some of the factors and reasons why this trend is happening. Check it out.

New AI and Tools That We Are Excited About

• Honeybook - Yes Honeybook! This CRM is now using AI to help craft emails and responses to leads. Honeybook also unveiled an AI image studio to help with generating images for brochures and social posts.

• Synthesia - Don’t want to do the talking? Use Synthesia create an avatar with natural sounding voices to turn text into videos

• Durable - If you don’t already have a website, check out Durable and let the AI do the work for you. Create a stunning website in minutes.

Tuesday Hackathons: Hacking Everywhere!

Two Hackathons today.  At 4pm UK time, Pete Sherriff & Courtney Lake will host the UK 90’s Dance Hackathon. At 8pm EST, DJ Brian B will be a special guest for a Covers and Remixes Hackathon.

Crate of The Week:
Sounds Like The 80s

Last week we featured Sounds Like The 80s by Aaron Traylor and I have seriously been using that crate at like 6 straight events during uptempo dinner sets. DJ Randy Bennett said, “Oh really? Watch me work” and came out with this super fire installment in the Sounds Like The 80s series. Pure Fire!

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