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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.

How to fix common Spotify problems

Common Spotify problems and how to fix them

Is Spotify or one of its latest features giving you trouble? These are the common Spotify problems we've encountered and the best fixes to get your music back.
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Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service is the best?

An iPhone with the YouTube Music app on it.

Spotify vs. YouTube Music: so alike, but which is best for you?

YouTube Music Logo.

What is YouTube Music? Everything you need to know

The Mandalorian and Grogu in a poster for the Disney+ series.

Spotify celebrates Star Wars Day with soundtracks and audio books

Spotify Premium on an iPhone.

Spotify still growing, still losing money — and still without a hi-res option

Spotify app library screen..

What is Spotify? Music, pricing, and features explained

Spotify app icon on iPhone.

How much is Spotify Premium and can you get a deal?

How to download music and podcasts from Spotify: The downloads folder.

How to download music from Spotify for offline listening

best buy offers free tidal with select products

Tidal CEO says hi-res lossless is coming, raising doubts about MQA

An iPhone with the Stats for Spotify screen on it being held in a hand.

Stats for Spotify: how to see your stats ahead of Wrapped

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How to cancel Spotify Premium

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Is there a Spotify free trial? Get Spotify Premium for free

Is there a Spotify free trial? Get Spotify Premium for free

Spotify is the most popular music streaming platform worldwide for good reason. If you're looking for a Spotify free trial to try it out yourself, read on.
Sonos Era 300.

Why Sonos Era 300 buyers should switch to Amazon Music

Why Sonos Era 300 buyers should switch to Amazon Music

Sonos' newest speaker can deliver Dolby Atmos and hi-res audio, but only one streaming music service offers both formats.
Amazon Music

What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know

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.
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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling is out now — here’s how to listen to the podcast

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling is out now — here’s how to listen to the podcast

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling gives a rare interview in the podcast The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling. Here's how you can listen to it.
Apple Music Classical is a standalone app for classical music fans.

Apple Music launches standalone app for classical music

Apple Music launches standalone app for classical music

Classical music fans will soon get their own app for accessing the Apple Music service.
The new Spotify home screen.

Spotify gets first major redesign in 10 years with TikTok-like scroll

Spotify today announced its first major redesign in a decade, bringing a more discovery-focused UI reminiscent of social platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Spotify’s new AI-driven DJ spins tracks just for you

Spotify’s new AI-driven DJ spins tracks just for you

Spotify is rolling out a new feature that gives you an AI-based DJ to introduce and comment on your music.
Apple TV app for webOS Hub.

LG brings Apple TV, Apple Music, and AirPlay to webOS Hub-based TVs

LG brings Apple TV, Apple Music, and AirPlay to webOS Hub-based TVs

LG has added Apple's most popular streaming apps and services to its webOS Hub, a version of the smart TV software licensed by third parties.
amazon music expands prime membership expansion

Amazon Music Unlimited is getting more expensive in 2023

Amazon Music Unlimited is getting more expensive in 2023

Amazon is raising prices on its Amazon Music Unlimited subscriptions in February 2023 following a similar move from Apple in 2022.
Apple TV preview for the Microsoft App Store.

Microsoft just scored a big win with Apple

Microsoft just scored a big win with Apple

Apple TV and Apple Music have made their way to the Microsoft Store as downloadable apps.
Amazon Music Car Mode

Amazon Music Free Trial: How to stream music for free

Amazon Music Free Trial: How to stream music for free

Amazon Music isn't free, but if you want to sign up and give it a listen without paying, here's everything you need to know about the Amazon Music free trial.
Beatspend Spotify receipt app running on an iPhone.

Beatspend app: how to make your own Spotify listening receipt

Want to see how much money you've paid toward your favorite artists this year? This nifty app will generate your very own Spotify receipt.
Siri trying to identify a song.

This hidden iOS 16 feature turned my iPhone into the ultimate music discovery gadget

If Shazam happens to be your go-to tool for finding new music, iOS 16 turns it into the most powerful music discovery tool you'll need on your iPhone.
An elven tower stands over Middle-earth in a scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Beyond Pandora: the 5 best fictional worlds in movies

Whether it's Pandora's blue oceans or Middle-earth's rolling green hills, these fiction movie worlds are some of the best and most imaginative ever created.
Apple Music Sing on an iPhone.

How to use Apple Music Sing

How to use Apple Music Sing

Apple Music Sing is a new sing-along feature that turns your Apple Music app into a karaoke machine. Here's what you need to know and how to use it.
Close-up image of the Tidal DJ feature.

Tidal gives beta testers a live DJ feature

Tidal gives beta testers a live DJ feature

Tidal is giving its HiFi Plus tier customers enrolled in its Early Access beta testing program a look at a new live DJ feature.
Apple Music Sing.

Apple Music Sing brings karaoke singalongs to iPhones, Apple TV

Apple Music Sing brings karaoke singalongs to iPhones, Apple TV

Apple today announced a new karaoke feature to its Apple Music called 'Apple Music Sing,' which allows users to sing along with their favorite tracks.
Instafest app running on an iPhone.

Instafest app: How to make your own Spotify festival lineup

Instafest is the hot new web app that makes customized music festival lineups based on your Spotify listening history. Here's how to use it.
Spotify Wrapped 2022.

Spotify Wrapped 2022: what it is and how to view it

Spotify Wrapped 2022: what it is and how to view it

For music lovers, Spotify's year-end Wrapped campaign is a fun way to see what everyone has been listening to all year. Here's how to check it out.
Spotify Wrapped 2022's new Music Personality feature.

Spotify Wrapped 2022 is here: What’s your ‘listening personality’?

Spotify Wrapped 2022 is here: What’s your ‘listening personality’?

Spotify Wrapped 2022 is here, revealing all the top performing artists and songs for the year, as well as a new Listening Personality feature for your habits.
Apple Music Replay 2022 on an iPhone.

Apple Music Replay 2022: where to find and how to see your listening stats

Apple Music Replay 2022: where to find and how to see your listening stats

Apple Music Replay is back for 2022, and this year, it's more like Spotify Wrapped than ever before. Here's how to find your very own!
Two Tidal UI screens on smartphones.

What is Tidal? The hi-fi streaming music service fully explained

What is Tidal? The hi-fi streaming music service fully explained

In search of the highest-quality streaming music available? Check out Tidal. It has a huge music catalog and higher-quality audio than many others can claim.

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