David Huffman's 1952 algorithm reveals a deep puzzle: the more predictable a message source, the shorter its optimal code.

MP3 has been the most popular lossy audio file format for decades, but AAC is now a popular alternative. Here's what you need to know about which is better.

If Google’s AI researchers had a sense of humor, they would have called TurboQuant, the new, ultra-efficient AI memory compression algorithm announced Tuesday, “Pied Piper” — or, at least that’s what ...

Fast In-Memory Data Compression Algorithm (inline C/C++) 480+MB/s compress, 2800+MB/s decompress, ratio% better than LZ4, Snappy, and Zstd@-1 ...

Spotify Lossless is finally here, streaming at 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC for Premium users at no extra cost. It offers clearer, richer sound than 320 kbps. It's currently rolling out in more than 50 ...

Dr. Ziya Arnavut of the State University of New York at Fredonia has received a patent for a software invention that provides a cost-effective method of encrypting data during transmission. The ...

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Apple today announced that AirPods Max with a USB-C port will be gaining support for lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio with a firmware update next month, alongside the release of iOS 18.4, ...