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If you sign up for Spotify’s Car Thing, you might get one for free
After a few years of research, Spotify has released its Car Thing to the public. It's free for a limited time as part of the launch.
Amazon Music now has a car mode, but don’t use it while driving
The Amazon Music app for iOS and Android now features a new simplified interface called Car Mode, but Amazon doesn't think you should use it while driving.
Sonos dips its toes into hi-res audio streaming with Qobuz
After years of resistance, Sonos has enabled support for hi-res audio on virtually all of its wireless speakers, but only when using a Qobuz streaming account.
How to connect Spotify to Alexa
If you're the new owner of an Alexa speaker, it's time to link your Spotify account to the device. In this guide, we'll teach you everything you need to know.
Amazon Music becomes a shopping experience for music fans
Bands that stream their music via Amazon Music now have a new way to make money thanks to a new shopping integration within the Amazon Music mobile app.
The best YouTube to MP3 converters
Check out the best YouTube to MP3 converters for your music library. These tools will help you quickly convert YouTube videos to MP3 files for easier listening.
Spotify will add a lossless hi-fi option later this year
Spotify is going to deliver on a much-anticipated feature: High-quality, lossless audio. The new tier will launch later this year for an undisclosed price.
Spotify vs. Pandora
Spotify vs. Pandora -- which music streaming platform is best for you? From visual interface to music discovery features, we'll help you weigh these two giants.
iPod hack puts 50 million Spotify songs in your pocket
When Apple launched the iPod in 2001, it went with the slogan “1,000 songs in your pocket.” Now someone has rebuilt it to increase that number to 50 million.
Spotify’s Car Thing music and podcast device could finally launch in 2021
Spotify hasn't mentioned its Car Thing device in more than a year, but a new FCC filing raises the possibility that a new version could go on sale this year.
How to change your Spotify username
Spotify is a very popular way to find and share audio content, but they don't make changing your username very straightforward. We'll show you how to alter it.
Apple Music finds its way to Google Assistant speakers and displays
Apple Music has long been solely available only on iOS and HomePod, but it is now available on Google Assistant-powered smart displays and speakers.
Spotify Wrapped: How to see your top songs and music for 2020
Spotify Wrapped 2020 is here, giving us an insight into all the wild and weird stuff we've been streaming into our heads this year. Here's how to check it out!
The best Android podcast apps
There are thousands of amazing podcasts available. All you need is a smartphone, headphones, and good podcast app. We select the best podcast apps for Android.
Apple Music TV is a new take on the 24-hour music video channel
If you miss the halcyon days of MTV in its prime, check out Apple Music TV, a free, 24-hour a day curated music video livestream with premieres and exclusives.
38 years ago, CDs rewrote our relationship with music and primed us for 2020
Approaching 40 years since the CD made its debut, the strange thing about CDs is how they have largely faded from our nostalgic consciousness.
Apple gradually restores multiple services knocked offline
Multiple Apple services suffered a serious outage Tuesday night, with iCloud, the App Store, Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade among those affected.
Spotify wants to turn its popular podcasts into movies and TV shows
Spotify partnered with Chernin Entertainment in hopes of turning some of its more than 250 original podcasts into viewable entertainment.
Oculus, Tidal team up to livestream concerts in VR
Oculus and Tidal are partnering to bring livestreamed music performances to virtual reality, the companies announced Wednesday.
Amazon Music adds podcasts, will roll out exclusive shows
Amazon Music had been one of the few streaming music services without podcasts, but now it's introducing exclusive shows from DJ Khaled, Becky G, and more.
Amazon, Twitch partner to bring live artists to fans
Amazon Music and Twitch have announced a partnership that will combine Twitch's livestreaming capabilities with Amazon Music's millions of subscribers.
The best music podcasts
Want to take a deep dive into some of your favorite artists and their work? These music podcasts explore the lives of musicians and how great music is created.
Spotify is looking to add a virtual concert feature
Security researcher Jane Manchun Wong spotted the virtual concert feature that's reportedly in development.
Apple launches Apple Music Radio with rebranded Beats 1 radio, new stations
Apple Music 1 will still have the same live radio content under its new name, along with a lineup of shows from artists.
Podcasts may be coming to Amazon Music and Audible, as well as Echo speakers
A leaked email from Amazon to select podcast producers seems to indicate that the company has plans to include podcasts on it Amazon Music and Audible services.
Cancel Spotify: You can currently sign up for Amazon Music HD for free
With the highest level of streaming quality and a library of 60 million songs, Amazon Music HD is impressive, and is currently offering three months for free
Spotify’s video podcasts bring hosts — and advertisers — closer to fans
With its new Spotify video podcast experience, Spotify is making is podcast ambitions clear: It wants to be YouTube for podcasts, and it's all about the ads.
Spotify launches new video feature for select podcasts
The new feature rolls out to select Spotify podcasts on Tuesday like The Morning Toast, The Misfits Podcast, and Fantasy Footballers.
Five years on, Jay-Z’s Tidal is still fighting to make waves
Jay-Z's Tidal streaming service launched with an enormous publicity campaign. Five years on, it's still a bit-player. But not through lack of trying.
Twitter gets hacked, Ron Perlman, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses the top tech stories, including a widespread hack of Twitter and Instagram’s “Shop” page.
Popular iOS apps, including Spotify and TikTok, go down due to Facebook issue
A Facebook issue is causing problems with popular apps including Spotify, TikTok, Pinterest, and Tinder on iOS devices, temporarily stopping them from working.
Eat, Sleep, Game is Spotify’s first gaming podcast playlist
Spotify has announced its latest human-curated podcast playlist, Eat, Sleep, Game. The playlist hosts a selection of episodes from a range of gaming podcasts.
Spotify adds videos of a reminiscing Lin-Manuel Miranda to Hamilton playlist
Spotify added videos to its Best of Hamilton playlist featuring the musical's creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, and music producer and orchestrator Alex Lacamoire.
Facebook feels the pressure, Spotify Duo tier, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we break down the top stories in tech, including Zuckerberg feeling the pressure, Uber's expanded mask policy, and more.