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Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds II automatically customize sound and ANC
The second-generation model of Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds has a new design and a host of updates to both sound and ANC.
Billy Steele09.08.2022
Bandcamp Fridays are back again
The music marketplace will waive its fees on the first Friday of each month through December.
Kris Holt09.03.2022
Jabra's Elite 5 noise-canceling earbuds have a lot to offer for $150
Jabra's latest mid-range earbuds have ANC and a host of other handy features for $150.
Billy Steele09.02.2022
8610086100Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: Big sound in a tiny package
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Samsung’s best earbuds yet, thanks to a huge improvement to sound quality, better noise cancellation and a host of handy features.
Billy Steele08.27.2022
8210082100Sennheiser Momentum 4 review: Stellar sound, insane battery life
Sennheiser's Momentum 4 headphones offer great sound alongside improved noise cancellation and jaw-dropping 60-hour battery life.
Billy Steele08.23.2022
Spotify's latest test nudges users to react to playlists with a voice clip
The recording will be posted as a podcast episode.
Kris Holt08.16.2022
Winamp's revival includes platforms for musicians and fans
Winamp isn't content to just offer an MP3 player — it's launching a creator platform that includes a space for fans.
Jon Fingas08.16.2022
Spotify's online music studio now offers live collaboration
Spotify's online recording studio, Soundtrap, now lets musicians collaborate in real-time.
Jon Fingas08.09.2022
Interactive musical series 'We are OFK' hits PlayStation, Switch and PC on August 18th
Two episodes will debut on that day, with three more to follow on a weekly basis.
Kris Holt08.03.2022
Spotify's latest fancy feature for Premium users is a play button
The iOS and Android apps will soon have separate play and shuffle icons on all playlists
Kris Holt08.02.2022
Snapchat will pay indie musicians up to $100,000 per month for popular songs
The Snapchat Sounds Creator Fund will reward songs that are 'driving creation.'
Kris Holt07.29.2022
Spotify's Car Thing player is no longer a thing
Spotify has stopped making its Car Thing player due to demand and supply problems.
Jon Fingas07.27.2022
Apple Music counters Spotify with live sessions in spatial audio
Apple Music has launched live Sessions from Carrie Underwood and other artists, all in spatial audio.
Jon Fingas07.15.2022
Spotify is buying daily music trivia game 'Heardle'
'Heardle' has millions of players and Spotify sees it as a music discovery tool.
Kris Holt07.13.2022
Crosby, Stills and Nash return to Spotify after COVID-19 misinformation boycott
The music of Crosby, Stills and Nash is once again available to stream on Spotify.
Igor Bonifacic07.05.2022
How to survive the inevitable CD revival
Compact Discs are making a comeback, kinda. The shiny digital format is gaining new fans thanks to new gear and of course new music. Here's how to get onboard.
James Trew07.01.2022
Apple Music raises the price of its student plan in the US, UK and Canada
Apple Music student plans now cost more in the US, Canada and the UK.
Jon Fingas06.25.2022
Spotify buys an AI startup that turns text into 'realistic' speech
Spotify has bought Sonantic, an AI text-to-speech startup that could add voice to more parts of the music service.
Jon Fingas06.13.2022
Love Hulten’s latest synth project has a rainbow puke MIDI visualizer
Love Hulten has unveiled a synth machine that represents sound with rainbow puke — and there's a theremin for good measure.
Jon Fingas06.09.2022
IKEA teamed up with Swedish House Mafia on a turntable
IKEA has teamed up with Swedish House Mafia on a series of products, including a record player and a desk for music producers.
Jon Fingas06.09.2022