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The most common way we listen to music today is streaming. Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube and a whole lost of others are all competing to provide the best music experience on every computer and phone near you.
What is Deezer? Features, pricing, and music quality explained
Deezer may not get the kind of attention that Spotify and Apple Music attract, but it's still a phenomenal music-streaming platform with hi-res audio playback.
What is a network music streamer and why do you need one?
When it comes to everyday listening, a network music streamer is one of the best ways to enjoy all your digital music on just about any hi-fi system you have.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s intricate open-world is worthy of the films
We played two hours of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, getting a great feel for its gorgeous recreation of Pandora.
Spotify adds subscribers, still hasn’t added high-res audio
Spotify managed to still add subscribers in the months following a price increase, but the streaming music service still lacks any kind of high-res audio.
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service has the features you need?
Spotify may be king of the streaming music world, but when it comes to audio quality, Tidal offers some big competition. Join us as we compare both platforms.
What is Spotify? Music, pricing, and features explained
Spotify is the most popular music and podcast streaming service today. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Spotify using AI to clone and translate podcasters’ voices
A new Spotify feature powered by artificial intelligence translates a podcast into multiple languages using the same voices of those in the show.
The Canadian company that owns NAD and Bluesound now owns MQA
Lenbrook, the Canadian owner of Bluesound, NAD, and PSB Speakers, has acquired MQA, settling short-term fears about the British audio company's prospects.
What is Qobuz? Music, features, and pricing explained
Calling all audiophiles! There's a streaming platform called Qobuz that prioritizes hi-Res audio playback. Here's everything you should know about the service.
What is Pandora? Music, features and pricing explained
Pandora may be one of the OG music-streaming platforms, but this old dog has plenty of new tricks up its sleeve. Here's everything you should know about it.
Tidal will finally let you see which hi-res tracks are FLAC versus MQA
After an awkward debut of the FLAC format on Tidal's Hi-Fi Plus subscription tier, the service now lets you see which tracks use FLAC and which use MQA.
Spotify is testing the removal of a popular feature from its free tier
In a bid to nudge more people toward paying for its music streaming service, Spotify is testing the removal of a popular feature from the free tier.
How to download music from YouTube
We'll show you how to download music from YouTube via two different options. Just proceed with caution, as downloading music from YouTube can come with risks.
What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know
Don't overlook Amazon Music; it boasts a 100 million-song library, hi-res music, spatial audio, and plans to suit a wide range of users.
Amazon increases the cost of its Music Unlimited plans
Subscribers to Amazon's Music Unlimited streaming service will pay more from September. The hike follows similar moves by rival services in recent months.
Tidal’s awkward FLAC integration is going about as well as expected
Tidal's hi-res FLAC tracks are now accessible to all HiFi Plus subscribers, but it's still a hot mess.
No, Apple Music’s new Discovery Station won’t kill Spotify
Apple Music's new Discovery Station may well be fine, but it absolutely will not drive Spotify out of business.
How to switch from Spotify to Apple Music
You don't have to lose all those songs and playlists on your Spotify account when you switch to Apple Music. The process is easier than ever.
What is YouTube Music? Everything you need to know
YouTube Music is a streamlined way to access YouTube's music content, with automatic playlists based on your preferences and much more. Here's what to know.
Spotify CEO says a HiFi option ‘has value,’ but only for ‘aficionados’
Spotify CEO David Ek threw another splash of cold water on any sort of HiFi plan, despite the company saying one was coming some two years ago.
How much is Spotify Premium and can you get a deal?
Whether signing up as a student, splitting a family plan, or leveraging limited-time deals, there are several ways to get Spotify Premium at a discount.
As expected, Spotify Premium is now more expensive
Most of Spotify's Premium plans are getting more expensive — the first price increase implemented by the company.
Spotify set to finally announce a price increase, WSJ reports
The Wall Street Journal reports that Spotify Premium is set to increase by $1 as the company still seeks profitability.
