How to fine-tune your Spotify equalizer settings for sweet sound
Want to add a little more bass to your favorite Spotify tracks? Here’s how to access and adjust Spotify’s custom EQ and audio presets.
Spotify adds new, cheaper Basic plan without the audiobooks
After increasing its prices earlier this month, Spotify today announced a new $11-per-month Basic plan that saves a bit of money but removes access to audiobooks.
How to stop Apple Music from automatically playing
Tired of Apple Music tracks firing up without you even pressing play? Here’s how to disable Autoplay for iPhones, iPads, and macOS computers.
Tidal officially kills MQA support, and tosses out Sony 360 Reality Audio too
Tidal announces it has set a date for the end of MQA support, and adds Sony's spatial audio format to the kill list.
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.
How much is Spotify Premium, and can you get a deal?
Spotify Premium costs $12 for an individual, $17 for a two-person plan, and $20 for a family plan. Here's how to get a deal.
Spotify HiFi could finally be coming, but it’ll cost you
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Spotify's long-awaited HiFi option could finally be coming later this year.
Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service is the best?
Apple Music or Spotify? It’s a question many have asked, and an answer we’re going to explore. Here’s our side by side comparison of both platforms.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora story DLC brings new area, challenges in July
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's first story DLC pack is coming on July 16, with a new area and new enemies.
Google is working on a much-needed Gemini feature
Google recently added YouTube Music support in Gemini. Another music streaming service could be integrated soon.
Spotify is getting more expensive, again
A little less than a year since its last price increase, Spotify is increasing its monthly cost again in the U.S.
How to access your Spotify listening history
You're a devourer of music on Spotify, so much so that you can't remember it all. Here's how to check your Spotify listening history to keep it all straight.
The Spotify Android app just got an odd design change
Do you use the Spotify app on your Android phone? If so, you'll likely soon see an updated design for the app icon. Here's what changed.
Apple’s Music Haptics feature helps the hard of hearing feel the music
Apple announced a slew of accessibility features, including Music Haptics that uses tactile feedback to help deaf and hard of hearing users feel the music.
How to buy and listen to audiobooks on Spotify
Spotify has more than 375,000 audiobooks, second to only Audible. Whether you're a Spotify Premium subscriber or just want to buy as you go, here's how.
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.
How to create a Smart Playlist in Apple Music
A Smart Playlist is an amazing way to keep your Mac Music app packed with great songs and artists. Here’s how to make one.
Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?
In the battle between music streaming services Tidal and Qobuz, there's a clear winner thanks to features, price, and genre focus.
How to convert M4A files to MP3 on Mac, Windows, and web
Need to convert an M4A file to an MP3? It’s not an overly difficult process, and we’ve put together this guide to help you perform the switchover.
Amazon Music follows Spotify’s lead with Maestro, an AI-based playlist creator
Amazon Music is following hot on the heels of Spotify's AI playlist feature with its own version known as Maestro.
Spotify’s new AI Playlist feature uses text prompts to curate playlists
Spotify announced that it is beta testing a new AI Playlist feature to Australian and UK Premium customers that uses text prompts to generate playlists.
How to download music from YouTube on desktop and mobile
We'll show you how to download music from YouTube via two different options. Just proceed with caution, as downloading music from YouTube can come with risks.
How to master your equalizer settings for the perfect sound
EQ is so much more than the Rock preset in your Spotify app. If you want better sound, we're here to show you how to adjust it for the best experience.
Spotify’s new Desktop Miniplayer is a godsend for multitaskers
Spotify has finally listened to the droves of users asking for a smaller, resizable miniplayer for its music and video streaming desktop app.
Spotify adds music videos for Premium users in a handful of countries
Spotify is slowing testing with waters with music videos, available in a handful of countries at first, for a handful of artists.
Tidal launches Circles, a social network for musicians
Tidal says it's welcoming select artists to use Tidal Circles, a new social network built into the Tidal streaming service.
The upcoming sports streaming service is a textbook case of a ‘trollout’
Information about a major new sports streaming service continues to be released in dribs and drabs, which doesn't really help anyone.
How to download music from SoundCloud on desktop and mobile
SoundCloud is a leading music discovery platform, but it's not always intuitive. To help you download songs from SoundCloud, we made this guide.
What is spatial audio? The 3D sound experience fully explained
Do you need Apple products to hear spatial audio? No, and that's not the only myth we'll bust in this in-depth explainer.
Tidal has rolled all of its premium features into its $11 per month plan
Tidal is consolidating all of its premium features like hi-res an Dolby Atmos under a single, $11 per month plan.
How to add family members to your Apple Music subscription
A Family subscription is a great way to save money on Apple Music. Here’s how you can add family members to your Apple Music without getting a headache.
Spotify’s Song Psychic feature is like a Magic 8 Ball for music
Spotify's new Song Psychic feature hopes to answer some of life's burning questions while suggesting music as answers.
How to get Spotify on a MacBook, Mac Mini, or iMac
Listen to your favorite songs, create a new playlist, or look for some new tunes. Here’s how to get Spotify on a MacBook to enjoy music while you work.
Apple Music’s lossless audio on Apple TV isn’t enabled by default. Here’s how to fix that
The addition of lossless audio on Apple Music was a boon for audiophiles, but if you own an Apple TV, you won't hear it automatically.