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Amazon Music is now available as a native application on Vizio televisions with SmartCast.

Qualcomm's new mobile audio chips will usher in a new wave of wireless audio features like better ANC and audio sharing.

A new kind of virtual experience has the potential to revolutionize how music stars and other famous folks interact with their fans.

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.

In-car experiences blend streaming and live events through a headrest with 3D spatial audio.

A next step in an ecosystem that highlights everyone in the music-making process

Transition expected to be complete later this year

You can finally stop your roommate from playing their terrible music

The compilation is the New York Public Library's love letter to the city

Here's everything you need to know about the big show

Artists will have the option to fundraise on their Spotify profile pages

It's perfect for doing COVID-19-driven hand-washing to a tune of your choosing

We listened to Elon Musk performing his SoundCloud rap single, Don't Doubt ur Vibe, so you don't have to.

Radiohead has pulled together a ton of content from its 30-year history to make the Radiohead Public Library.

As we prepare for Cyber Monday, we're already hunting down great deals, like the Bose SoundLink Micro speaker on sale for $70 at Walmart. That's $30 off the standard price of $100.

Amazon Music’s free tier is now rolling out to its Android, iOS, FireTV, and web apps. The free tier doesn’t offer on-demand access to its music library, but instead limits you to a selection of playlists.

Tesla founder Elon Musk is “going offline,” or at least that’s what he posted online. This morning Musk tweeted “Not sure about good of Twitter” followed by “Reddit still seems good,” and then finally “Going offline.”

The internet is awash with rumors claiming that Apple is working on a set of high-end, over-ear headphones, and there's a (50/50?) chance we could see them unveiled on September 10.

Amazon Music Unlimited is the fastest growing music streaming service, ahead of both Spotify and Apple Music. It has been booming recently, with a massive 70% growth in the last year which brings its total subscribers up to 32 million.

A hacker who stole 18 hours' worth of unreleased Radiohead recordings was reportedly demanding $150,000 in exchange for its return. But instead of paying up, frontman Thom York and the other band members had a better idea.

Connect to a high-quality portable Bluetooth stereo speaker to elevate your listening engagement and enjoyment. Walmart dropped the price of the LG Music Flow 20-watt portable Bluetooth speaker in time for Father's Day gift shopping.

The Amazon Echo Dot and the Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless Music System are some of the best smart speakers in the game. Save $50 at B&H when you bundle both together, and upgrade your audio experience today.

For Saturday only, Amazon has reduced the price of the comfortable and great-looking Klipsch R5 by 58%, saving lucky buyers $69. Whether you're buying a gift or upgrading for yourself, don't wait because this deal ends at 11:59 P.M. PST.

Google is chasing its competitors in the world of music streaming services, according to subscriber numbers. Google's two paid music services, YouTube Music and Google Play Music, have reportedly passed a total of 15 million subscribers.

Rumors are swirling that Amazon is planning to take on Spotify by launching its own free, ad-supported music streaming service. This seems to be a move aimed at Echo users in particular.

If you spot someone in the street talking to ads on Pandora, then no, you're not going mad. It's part of a trial by the music streaming service that will use interactive voice ads to try to encourage responses from listeners.

Donald Glover (AKA Childish Gambino) has become the first hip-hop artist to win Song Of The Year, an award that had illuded countless other popular rap artists for decades.

Bad news for those who block annoying ads on Spotify -- the company has updated its Terms of Service to explicitly ban ad blockers. Consequences for users found circumventing the rules include suspending or terminating your account.

Apple will reportedly launch its long-rumored over-ear headphones as soon as the second half of 2019. The headphones will feature Apple rather than Beats branding, and are expected to carry some of the technology found in the AirPods.

From shredding distortion to a soft and supple fingerstyle, Fender's latest guitar innovation is an acoustic/electric hybrid that allows guitar players to dial in the widest possible range of tones.

In another challenging chapter for music subscription service Tidal, Norwegian authorities have begun a formal investigation into charges that the company faked millions of streams for artists such as Kanye West and Beyoncé.

Queen's iconic Bohemian Rhapsody has become the most-streamed 20th-century song. Knocking Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit off the top spot, the British band's 1975 classic has now been streamed 1.6 billion times globally.

Apple purchased London-based Platoon, which is a startup that helps independent musicians get discovered by major labels. The acquisition may help Apple Music sign up more exclusive artists.

We always felt that Bloom was a musical system that could be developed further -- it was as if we’d built a CD player and only ever released one CD. For this release, we’ve created ten new worlds, starting with a reimagined version of the original app, then progressing through a series of new shapes, colors and sounds, while quietly tinkering away with the rules behind the scenes.

Spotify subscribers are now able to jam out to their favorite tunes on their favorite workout accessory, as the Swedish streaming service has finally released its official Apple Watch app.

According to an autopsy report, rapper Mac Miller died September 7 at age 26 of a drug overdose, following a longtime struggle with substance abuse. Miller was scheduled to begin a nationwide tour in October.

Spotify and Hulu have extended their popular $5-per-month student bundle to include premium cable channel Showtime, offering those attending an accredited college or university one of the best deals on the internet.

Japanese air guitarist sensation Nanami "Seven Seas" Nagura blew away the competition with a stunning performance at the Air Guitar World Championships at the weekend. It was her second world title in four years.

California rock 'n' roll icons The Eagles have finally surpassed the King of Pop for all-time single-album sales, with the Their Greatest Hits album recently surpassing 'Thriller' as the single best-selling album ever made.

Iconic soul singer Aretha Franklin has passed away at age 76. Considered among the most powerful voices of her generation, Franklin inspired millions with compelling songs about respect, prayer, and love.

Spotify is rolling out a new feature that may allow free users to skip ads whenever they want. Currently, the test is being conducted in Australia but if successful, it may be spread to other countries.

Fans of YouTube Music are in for an exciting time. Google has committed to an aggressive patch cycle which aims to address many of the current problems with YouTube Music. Over the course of the next several months, users can expect an improved UI, better streaming and storage options, and more.

As Apple Music continues to gain ground in the music streaming industry, Spotify is charging ahead in hopes of staving off the iEmpire's onslaught. On July 26, Spotify announced that it had reached 83 million paid subscribers

The Seattle band has a new album on the way, and the first single Gold Rush ponders some of the downsides of luring a tech giant like Amazon to the city and the neighborhoods you've grown to love.

Amazon has discounted select Bose audio products. The discounts vary, but short-term deals are available for Bose wireless headphones and in-ear headphones, Bluetooth speakers, home theater systems, and TV sound systems.

Meet Firefly, a pair of earbuds that promise premium Graphene sound, an ambient sound feature that actually allows some outside noise to come in to help you remain aware of your surroundings, 16 hours of playtime, and fast charging.

Apple Music is rolling out a few updates that ought to improve the user experience. There's a new "Coming Soon" section, which will allow you to see upcoming albums that are slated to be released in the coming weeks.

Weeks ago, Spotify removed several artists from promoted playlists under the new Hate Content policy. Now, CEO Daniel Ek admitted fault and said the company is currently working on a new policy with civil rights activists.

Scosche’s new BoomBottle MM is a twist on the standard Bluetooth speaker format that combines a rugged, waterproof build with handy features you never knew you needed in a portable speaker.

A Norwegian language newspaper claims it has data that shows that popular high-fidelity streaming service Tidal manipulated listening data. Tidal is is vehemently fighting the claims, but the evidence, if true, is compelling.