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Man wearing Beats Studio Pro (front view).

Does Apple Music sound weak? It’s not your headphones’ fault

Did you get a new set of Apple or Beats headphones over the holidays, then discover that Apple Music doesn't sound as good as it used to? Here's why.
The Apple Music app on an iPhone, showing the Favorite Songs playlist.

How to use Apple Music’s Favorite Songs playlist in iOS 17

Apple has added various new features in Apple Music that make it easier to keep track of your favorite songs, playlists, and albums. Here's how to use them.
Harvesting a fruit in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Best cooking recipes in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Cooking is a tough endeavor in real life, but it's even harder in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora when you don't know what the ingredients are. Use these recipes.
A JetBlue airplane at the airport gate.

These are the apps people use the most on in-flight Wi-Fi

Nowadays we fully expect fast – and even free – Wi-Fi in airplanes. So how have we taken advantage of it? Well, it's video streaming of course.
An Ikran flies towards a ship in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

All Ancestor Skill locations in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Your normal skill trees have some good options to make you a strong Na'vi warrior, but the Ancestor Skills in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora are critical to find.
dolby atmos music streaming debut on amazon hd launch

Apple’s Dolby Atmos Music bounty could be a disaster for the format

In its enthusiasm to increase the number of songs available in spatial audio, Apple might be encouraging quality-killing shortcuts.
An Ikran flies over Pandora in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

How to solve Sarentu Totems in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Sarentu Totems are ancient, mysterious structures that need to be viewed from a specific angle in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Here's how to find that spot.
A Na'vi riding an Ikron in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

The best skills in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Pandora has danger around every corner. Help your Na'vi remember their native skills by investing in the best abilities in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
An Ikran flies towards a ship in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

How to play co-op in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

It's dangerous to explore alone in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, so why not bring some backup? The game can support one other player once you unlock the option.
A Na'vi riding an Ikron in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review: Na’vi adventure doesn’t practice what it preaches

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora turns James Cameron's film into a beautiful, messy open-world game filled with mixed messages.
Spotify Wrapped 2023 on a laptop.

Spotify Wrapped 2023: how to find your 2023 music stats

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is finally live! Here's how to find all of your music stats for the past year.
Apple Music Replay 2023 hero.

Apple Music Replay 2023: how to find your replay experience

Do you know what songs you listened to the most on Apple Music this year? How about your favorite artist? All will be revealed with Apple Music Replay 2023.
Apple Music on a PS5.

Got a PS5? Here’s how to get 6 free months of Apple Music

Apple has partnered with Sony to offer six free months of free Apple Music streaming for anyone with a PlayStation 5 console.
Audiobooks on Spotify.

Spotify Premium adds 200,000 free audiobooks for U.S. subscribers

You'll only get 15 hours a month unless you want to pay more, but free audiobooks on Spotify are free audiobooks on Spotify.
iPhone with Apple Music logo on the screen. A pair of Earpods lay next to it.

What is Apple Music? Music, pricing, and features explained

In a sea of music streaming services, Apple Music still holds its own with 90 million songs and premium features. Here's everything you need to get rockin'.
Amazon Music Car Mode

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.
Apple Music plan with HomePod Mini and AirPods.

Apple quietly retires one of its Apple Music tiers

Apple is retiring its Voice plan for Apple Music that lets people use Siri to select tracks for $5 a month – less than half the cost of the regular plan.
The Yamaha WCX-50 network music streamer.

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.
An Ikran flies over Pandora in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

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 on an iPhone.

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.
Spotify app library screen..

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 app available in windows 10 store

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.
A Zorloo Ztella MQA USB DAC plugged into a Google Pixel 7 Pro, showing the MQA logo and a magenta LED light.

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.
Different screens for the iOS Pandora app.

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's beta app for iOS showing a track in FLAC format.

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 logo on a phone.

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.
A person listening to music on headphones.

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 app for iOS on an iPhone 14 showing now playing screen with Max quality track.

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.
The Apple Music Discovery Station on an iPhone.

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.
Spotify and Apple Music transfer on a smartphone.

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.
Spotify on an iPhone.

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.
Spotify Premium on an iPhone.

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 Premium on an iPhone.

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.
Tidal app for iOS on an iPhone 14 showing now playing screen with Max quality track.

Tidal’s new hi-res FLAC option couldn’t be more annoying

Adding hi-res FLAC to Tidal is something audiophiles have wanted for years. But now that it's here, they're not going to be happy.