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Best Android music players

By John Corpuz, Derek Walter

From nimble, cloud-based streaming players to feature-packed apps for audiophiles, here are the best Android music apps for your listening pleasure.

Hurry! This is your last chance to get Amazon Music Unlimited for 99 cents

By Louis Ramirez

If you're not already a member of Amazon's music streaming service, then you can take advantage of this deal.

Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Killer Deal: Sony's noise-cancelling headphones now just $88

By Hilda Scott

Sony's cheap affordable noise-cancelling headphones just hit an all-time low price

How to use Multi-Room Music with the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show

By Michael Gowan

You can now stream music to all of your Amazon Echo devices throughout your house using Multi-Room Music. Here's how to connect them all.

Here's how to get Apple Music free for 6 months

By Caitlin McGarry

All you have to do to get a free Apple Music trial is download Shazam on your iPhone.

Best music gifts 2019

By Alex Bracetti

These are the best music gifts you can buy, including AirPods accessories, wireless headphones, record players and more.

Get four months of Amazon Music for 99 cents for Black Friday

By Richard Priday

If you're not already a member of Amazon's music streaming service, then you can take advantage of this deal.

Beats headphones 2020: Top wireless and wired picks

By Alex Bracetti

These are the best Beats headphones, tested and ranked.

Killer Deal: Sony's WH-CH700N Noise Cancelling Headphones Now $90

By Hilda Scott

Sony's cheap affordable noise-cancelling headphones just hit an all-time low price

Amazon takes on Tidal with HD music streaming

By Kate Kozuch

Amazon's new HD music streaming service undercuts Tidal HiFi's pricey subscription fee by $5 a month

Amazon Music Unlimited vs Prime Music - What’s the Difference?

By Henry T. Casey

Is Amazon's Music Unlimited service worth paying for, or is its free-with-Prime alternative option good enough?

Spotify Finally Gets Parental Controls: Here's How They Work

By Henry T. Casey

Updates to Spotify Family accounts are rolling out around the world and finally give parents greater control over their kids listening habits.

YouTube Music and YouTube Premium, explained

By Henry T. Casey

YouTube is adding a Spotify-competing subscription service, and shaking up things with YouTube Red, and we've got all the details.

Amazon Prime Student Members Get Music Unlimited for $1 a Month

By Louis Ramirez

Prime Student members can get Amazon's premium streaming service on the cheap

What’s the best music service for you?

By Henry T. Casey

Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Pandora, Google and Amazon all offer tons of music, but picking the right service comes down to what makes each one unique.

Pandora Premium vs Spotify Unlimited: How They Stack Up

By Henry T. Casey

Pandora's finally handing over song selection to its users with a new Premium service, but it will be playing catch-up with Spotify in some areas.

iTunes Shutting Down: What It Means for You

By Sean Riley, Henry T. Casey

Here are the three apps Apple will replace iTunes with: Music, Podcasts and TV. Will they be enough?

iPod touch (2019) Review: The Cheapest iOS Device Has Some Trade-Offs

By Henry T. Casey

The iPod touch packs plenty of power for a low price, but it’s design and battery life could be better.

Best MP3 Players 2019

By Don Reisinger

If you want a device for listening to music on the go and don't want to use a phone, these are the best MP3 players available.

How to Cancel Apple Music

By Henry T. Casey

Apple Music's free three month trial subscriptions eventually end, so here are step-by-step instructions to disable automatic payment.

Jabra Elite 85h Headphones Review: Great Bose Alternative with Killer Battery Life

By Alex Bracetti

With adaptive listening modes, great sound, and lengthy battery life, the Jabra Elite 85h is a noise-canceller that commands your attention.

Act Fast: Spotify Premium Just $1 for 3 Months

By Hilda Scott

Turn your music streams ad-free for less than the cost of an MP3 download.

The End of iTunes: What It Means for You

By Jason Snell

With rumors pointing to an end in sight for Apple’s iTunes, here’s how the move could lead to better things on the Mac and iPad.

Anker Soundcore Liberty Air Review: Better Sound Than AirPods for Half the Cost

By Alex Bracetti

The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air offers good comfort and sound at a budget price, but the connectivity and controls could be better.

Apple Music vs Spotify: Which Is the Best Music Service?

By Henry T. Casey

Apple Music offers a compelling mix of streaming music, live radio and social interaction, but does it offer enough to tempt the Spotify faithful?

Spotify Free vs Premium: Should You Pay to Play?

By Henry T. Casey

With Spotify Free losing key features, is it worth paying up for Premium?

Where the Heck Is the New iPod Touch?

By Daniel Bean

Apple reportedly is working on the first iPod touch since 2015, but it hasn’t arrived yet. Is this updated iOS device still in the works?

Sphero Specdrums Review: Turn Anything into a Musical Instrument

By Richard Priday

Provided its evolving apps keep you educated and entertained, this unique musical instrument will let you play and record music no matter your ability.