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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.
Deezer app on an iPhone 15 Pro.

What is Deezer? Features, pricing, and music quality explained

Cambridge Audio CXN network streamer.

Best network music streamers 2024: make your hi-fi smarter

Spotify AI Playlist logo.

Spotify’s new AI Playlist feature uses text prompts to curate playlists

An equalizer from eqMac.

How to master your equalizer settings for the perfect sound

An iPhone with the YouTube Music app on it.

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

Spotify app icon on iPhone.

How much is Spotify Premium, and can you get it for free?

Amazon Music

What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know

The Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Streamer.

Cambridge Audio hopes for another hit with its new CXN100 network streamer

The Cambridge Audio CXA81 integrated amplifier

Best stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers for 2024

A person using SiriusXM on a car infotainment system.

SiriusXM plans, pricing, and features for the satellite (and internet) service

Apple Music on a PS5.

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

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

How to download music from Spotify for offline listening

So you want to download songs, playlists, and podcasts from Spotify for offline listening? We’ll show you how to do it.
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

Spotify Wrapped is a fun way to see the music and artists you loved the most every year. Stats for Spotify lets you see what you're digging all year long.
The Victrola Stream Onyx Sonos-ready turntable on a wood cabinet with a Sonos Five.

Victrola’s Stream Onyx turntable makes listening to vinyl over Sonos more affordable

Pioneering audio maker Victrola unveils the Stream Onyx at CES 2023, the second Sonos-powered record player in its lineup of network-streaming turntables.
Apple Music Sing.

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

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, revealing all the top performing artists and songs for the year, as well as a new Listening Personality feature for your habits.
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Spotify app update finally lets you separate your music and podcasts

Spotify is giving the app's Home page a makeover with two tabs that separate your music and podcast feeds.
A young man wearing headphones.

Apple hikes Apple Music price for students in U.S., Canada, and U.K.

Apple has increased the price of its student tier for Apple Music in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. It follows a similar hike in multiple countries last month.
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Bose updates speakers and soundbars with Chromecast built-in

Android users who own Bose's smart speakers or soundbars have good reason to be excited. The company has just released an update that adds Chromecast built-in.
iPhone 12 with AirPods on top of MacBook.

AirPods, Beats owners can get Apple Music free for 6 months

If you're yet to try out Apple's music streaming service and you own one of its audio devices, you may be able to take advantage of a special offer.
Spotify logo on a phone.

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.
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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.
Sonos Radio HD

Sonos Radio HD offers ad-free, CD-quality streaming for $8 per month

Sonos is launching Sonos Radio HD, a paid, premium tier of its Sonos Radio service that removes ads and boosts audio quality significantly, for $8 per month.
Woman using phone while listening to headphones

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 Music

Cancel Spotify: You can currently sign up for a free Apple Music trial

Find out why Apple Music is one of the biggest music streaming services out there with this three-month free trial.
Spotify logo on a phone.

Apple Music still trails Spotify as growth continued for music streaming in 2019

Spotify continued to dominate the music streaming industry in 2019 with 35% of total paid subscriptions, while Apple Music stayed in second with a 19% share.
Spotify logo on a phone.

Spotify introduces ways for fans to directly help musicians in need

Musicians will soon have the option to fundraise directly from their Spotify artist profile pages so that their fans can donate to them or a particular cause.