Apple HomePods vs. Bose Smart Soundbar 600: can a pair replace a soundbar?
When Apple introduced its more affordable second-gen HomePod, it made a point of talking up how you could use a pair of these smart speakers as a soundbar substitute. OK,…
NAD’s CS1 adds wireless streaming music to any audio system
If you’ve got a hi-fi system you love, but it doesn’t speak Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, or any other wireless streaming languages, NAD’s new CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer ($349) provides a…
Tidal gives beta testers a live DJ feature
Tidal is giving its HiFi Plus tier customers enrolled in its Early Access beta testing program a look at a new live DJ feature. Fumali – Service providers Marketplace
Spotify offers 3 months of free Premium. Here’s how to get it
For a limited time, Spotify is offering a free three-month trial of its Premium tier globally, two months longer than its usual trial period.
How to make and edit playlists in Spotify
Do you want to learn how to make a playlist in Spotify? We show you how to create and manage Spotify playlists so you can jam out to your favorite…
How to sync smart lights to music
Get the party started with smart lights that sync to your music, be it streaming on Spotify or stored locally. Learn how to do it and which lights to use.
Audiophiles rejoice: Apple Music to offer lossless and spatial audio
Apple Music just scored a major victory over Spotify and Tidal. In a company blog post on Monday, Apple announced that its Apple Music streaming service would give all users…
Why the best device for Apple’s lossless music will be an Android phone
Apple could be about to launch a hi-fi lossless tier on Apple Music. Here’s why the company’s own devices are less than ideal for wireless hi-fi audio.
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.
How to stream music from Google Home to Bluetooth speakers or headphones
Not sure how to get Bluetooth devices paired and working with your Google Home products? We’ll walk you through the entire process, from setup to completion.