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Spotify’s prices are going up in the UK – here are 6 cheaper music streaming services

Spotify recently added hi-res audio to try and compete with cheaper music streaming alternatives

The Independent UK

Best MP3 players 2025: Top portable audio players tested by our expert

A dedicated digital audio player can change the way you listen to music – here are my top picks

The Independent UK

Four alternatives to Spotify: swapping is easier than you think

Artists and listeners are leaving the platform after its CEO invested in defence technology. Here are your options – along with how to keep your playlists

The Guardian - AU

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Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue

Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life

TechRadar

WiiM waltzes into our expert hi-fi system buying guide with its multi-tasking streaming machine

Adding a much-needed budget option for the most blossoming product category

What Hi-Fi?

Jay-Z hits out at 'harassment' from man who claims to be his son

Court documents have revealed that Jay-Z is angered by the "harassment" he has had to face from Rymir Satterthwaite, who alleges that the rapper is his father.

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'Call me to settle this karmic debt': Nicki Minaj claims Jay-Z owes her $100 to $200m

Nicki Minaj has urged Jay-Z to call her and settle "this karmic debt".

BANG Premier

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These are the best audio apps for Android (that aren't Spotify)

Here are the best audio-centric apps you can download on Android phones, hand-and-ear tested for your pleasure.

TechRadar

Leaked Spotify HiFi code reveals higher audio quality than was promised – and it's good and bad news

'CD quality' was announced back in 2021, but Spotify may well go one better

What Hi-Fi?

5 things we want to see from the Sony WF-1000XM6

The Mark Series 6 headphones just launched, which means their true wireless sibling is likely on the horizon. Here’s our wish list for the Sony WF-1000xM6.

Tom’s Guide

We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority

We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority – even if there's no consensus on the best method

What Hi-Fi?

Here’s why audiophiles still love Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms 40 years on

Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it

What Hi-Fi?

Marshall is getting into home theater with its first soundbar

Marshall is coming out with its first soundbar, the Heston 120, marking its entry into the TV and home theater space after 60 years of making audio gear.

Android Central

I love the quality that Tidal offers – but please, make it more user-friendly

Tidal is clearly a great music streaming service. If it could fix some usability issues, it would be absolutely world-beating.

What Hi-Fi?

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The rise of small, complete hi-fi systems that are more accessible for newcomers is a great direction for the industry

With everything you need in the box, including cables

Tom’s Guide

Tidal was down — live updates on the outage

It's not just you, Tidal was down — and here are all the latest updates.

What Hi-Fi?

Pure Audio Streaming service challenges Tidal and Qobuz with “world’s first lossless and immersive” catalogue – and you can sign up for early access now

Its quality-first library supports hi-res stereo, binaural and 7.1.4 surround audio

What Hi-Fi?

Do you stream hi-res music or download hi-res tracks? We want your opinions

How do you listen to hi-res music? We want to know your preferences, opinions and experiences in our latest Ask the Reader column

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What Hi-Fi?

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

Look past their elegant design and you’ll discover that the Px7 S3 are exceptional over-ears that can challenge the best in class.

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Sony TV and earbuds win big, hi-fi price hikes, and a cool new feature from Spotify

Our team detail the top hi-fi and home cinema stories to break over the past week

TechRadar

I tested Sony's cheap new ANC earbuds, and if noise-cancelling is king, you just found your new budget buds

Sony's newest budget noise-cancelling earbuds sound good and come with perks – and that's before we get to the excellent bubble-of-silence ANC.

TechRadar

Deezer is rolling out its answer to Wrapped and Replay, plus three new features you won't find on Spotify or Apple Music

Deezer's launching four new features between now and the end of May – and top of the pile has to be platform-agnostic music sharing

Tom’s Guide

Spotify was down — what happened during the major outage

Spotify was down for thousands of users, leaving them to sit quietly with their thoughts.

What Hi-Fi?

Spotify is down for users around the world – but a fix is on the way

It seems Spotify is having playback issues

What Hi-Fi?

Spotify finally has a feature I'm truly envious of as a Tidal user

The new feature is a blessing for gig-goers.

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