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Media player articles
Media Player Classic BE is a modern take on a classic player
MPC-BE (Black Edition) is a free, open-source media player for Windows. It builds on the legacy of the original Media Player Classic and MPC-HC. It combines lightweight performance= with a refreshed interface, built-in codecs, active development, and hardware acceleration support.
Dopamine audio player debuts new v3 preview version
Dopamine is an elegant audio player designed to make organizing and listening to music as simple as possible. The team has just released a new preview of version 3 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. New features include a mini player, gapless playback, and more.
Winamp source code released, but with significant restrictions
You can read the code, but you cannot fork it
VLC player fixes vulnerability that could allow remote code execution
VLC 3.0.21 has addressed a critical vulnerability that could allow malicious attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. Users are strongly advised to update to this version.
Hobbyist revives the beloved Winamp player into a polished physical marvel
The big picture: Teenagers and young adults of the late 1990s will remember Winamp as the de facto music player on their Windows PCs. If tinkering with electronics and fabrication is your jam, give Linamp a look. It brings Winamp to the physical plane, allowing you to touch this piece of history. It is a testament to one's passion and creativity, taking something old and giving it a new lease on life.
Open-source media player MPC-HC gets UI overhaul, adds HDR support
MPC-HC now allows you to stream videos directly from YouTube and other websites. Notable improvements include light/dark UI modes, and HDR video playback using the MPC Video Renderer or madVR.
Free audio player foobar2000 launches version 2.1
foobar2000 2.1 brings several improvements and bug fixes, dark mode refinements, and a new Internet radio search functionality.
Plex's music player, Plexamp is now free to download
Plexamp was a subscriber-only perk, but Plex has now released a free version offering unlimited streaming of your music library, gapless playback, and support for CarPlay and Android Auto.
Amazon wants to buy Indian streaming service MX Player
Companies are still talking, the acquisition is not a sure thing
Foobar2000 hits version 2.0 with major improvements
foobar2000 introduces v2.0 with dark mode support, redesigned UI elements, support for more audio formats, and other improvements.
Nvidia's RTX Video Super Resolution now works in VLC to upscale offline videos
Upscaling for your personal video library
New Android 12-powered Sony Walkmans: cool looks and high prices
Retro tech with a very modern update
Winamp 5.9.1 uses less memory brings more optimizations
Newly relaunched Winamp has hit version 5.9.1 with several improvements such as memory footprint reduction, faster load time, increased buffer size for podcast downloads, and more.
VLC media player adds support for new formats, improves streaming support, and more
Why it matters: VLC is universally regarded as one of the best (if not the best) media players available today. A new version released a couple of days ago brings further improvements for the program's compatibility, stability, security and format support.
Winamp 5.9 final is available for download
Winamp is back after a four-year hiatus. Version 5.9 improves Windows 11 support, adds https and high resolution playback among many other underlying changes.
Winamp launches new version after four years
After four years of slumber, Winamp launches a new version 5.9 RC1 Build 9999 with Windows 11 support, improved playback of audio streams as well as VP8 support.
PotPlayer is a feature-packed media player with a built-in video recorder
PotPlayer plays virtually any media format and optimizes its output for your specific device. It also includes a recorder you can use to save any video playback or streaming content.
Microsoft is working on an all-new Media Player for Windows 11
Windows Media Player is now just called Media Player, will replace the Groove Music app
Media Player Classic BE is like the old Windows Media player, but with more features
Media Player Classic Black Edition is a free and lightweight Windows player based on the MPC and MPC-HC projects, with additional codecs and features.
What Ever Happened to Winamp?
#TBT Launched in 1997, Winamp is a media player that supports a wide array of audio formats and was an iconic application in the heyday of MP3 music. Winamp was nearly ubiquitous, used by millions in the early 2000s.
Bang & Olufsen's new portable Bluetooth speaker is rugged, powerful, and quite pricey
The Beosound Explore takes the party outdoors
iOS 14.5 beta lets users set their default music app to any third-party alternative they choose
Apple continues its campaign to allow users more control
Google Play Music is officially out-of-service in some regions including the US
Users have until December to transfer their songs and playlists to YouTube Music
A new music discovery feature for Spotify called 'Tastebuds' was recently uncovered
The new tool will allow you to find new music by perusing the favorites of your friends