Published Apr 29, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT Brady is a technology journalist for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering all things mobile, computing, and general tech. He has a focus on Android phones and audio gear, and holds a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University. Brady has written for publications like Android Central, Android Authority, XDA, Android Police, iMore, and others. He has experience reporting on major events held by Google, Apple, and Samsung, as well as trade shows like Lenovo Innovation World and IFA.  When he's not writing about and testing the latest gadgets, you'll find Brady watching Big East basketball and running.  For the casual music listener, certain audiophile terms have a connotation that might not accurately reflect their true meaning. You hear the term "lossless" and immediately think of a high-fidelity listening experience. Seeing that an audio file is "compressed" might make you think that it's available at a lower quality than the lossless file.…