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Tidal vs Spotify: which streaming service is best for you?

We compare Spotify and Tidal to see which music streaming service offers the most for its monthly subscription fee...

What Hi-Fi?

PinkPantheress, Billy Bragg, Jamie Cullum and more to spill hitmaking secrets at Anti Social Camp

Songwriting workshop festival makes UK debut this November

MusicRadar

Amazon fixes huge AWS outage that broke much of the internet – here's what happened

A huge AWS (Amazon Web Services) outage took out dozens of apps and services yesterday –here's what happened.

TechRadar

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What Hi-Fi Awards 2025: Tidal celebrates a decade as our favourite music service, while Apple claims a spot previously held by Disney

Two services, but there can only be one Product of the Year winner

What Hi-Fi?

AWS outage affecting Fortnite, Roblox, Reddit, and many others is close to fixed, with Amazon saying services are showing 'significant signs of recovery'

Fingers crossed.

PC Gamer

Spotify is reportedly copying one of TIDAL's best features for discovering new music, and as a musician I think that's great

Discover the backroom boys who made the Backstreet Boys

TechRadar

It's time to break up with your music streaming app — your phone deserves better

Default apps for streaming services prioritize discovery and social features over classic music playback. That's why you should switch to a new music player app.

Android Central

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My house is filled with music thanks to this smart home audio system — but it's not Sonos

Sonos is the biggest whole home music system around — but I prefer something slightly more niche.

Tom’s Guide

Criticisms against Spotify keep mounting. Luckily there are alternatives

Spotify has been subject to various lingering critiques. These range from criticism of its payment model, to the presence of “fake artists”, the Joe Rogan boycott saga, and controversies around AI-made music.

The Conversation

I've been testing Spotify Lossless for a week — 3 things I like, 2 things I don't

I've been mucking about with Spotify Lossless for the last few days — how has the latest update fared?

Tom’s Guide

The AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone 17 are cool, but I really wanted a key new portable music player from Apple – and it’s not an iPod

I know the tech’s not there yet, but with its arch-rival making big steps forward, why isn’t Apple even trying?

What Hi-Fi?

Spending too much on app subscriptions? I’m keeping these 3 essentials and canceling the rest

I’m planning a well-needed subscription audit to try and save a bit of money – but there are three I could simply never get rid of.

TechRadar

Don't fall for the Spotify lossless hype — here's the streaming service you should use instead and why

Spotify Lossless is here, but I think there are much better music streaming services out there.

Tom’s Guide

Spotify Lossless just dropped — here's how it compares to Apple Music, Tidal and other high-res services

Music streaming services and audiophiles don't make it easy to understand what all those mad streaming numbers mean when it comes to music quality. Let's break it down.

Tom’s Guide

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I tested these affordable IEMs and they're the ultimate entry-level option for audiophiles – here's why

Want to enter into the audiophile world? I reviewed Meze's cheapest ever IEMs and they're an awesome option.

What Hi-Fi?

Spotify Lossless still trails behind its hi-res streaming rivals – but that won’t matter for most people

While Spotify has finally entered the hi-res streaming game, it technically still lags behind its rivals. But should you care?

MusicRadar

“We’re rebuilding the middle class of artists and giving fans the power to shape what gets heard. It’s a return to authenticity, driven by community”: New streaming platform launches - and it promises fair compensation for artists

Coda claims that its algorithm “comes from the crowd, not the cloud”

What Hi-Fi?

An excruciating timeline of our eight-year wait for Spotify (HiFi) Lossless

With Spotify's Lossless tier eight years in the making, let’s take a trip through the hi-res streaming journey so far...

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Buying second-hand CDs is my favourite way of discovering new music sustainably

CD doesn't have to stand for 'Climate Damage'

Barchart

As Block Launches New Bitcoin Mining Tools, Is XYZ Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

As Bitcoin consolidates, could Block’s tech-driven crypto ventures spark sustained growth, or is caution the smarter play?

TechRadar

I listened to the new Focal Diva Mezza Utopia, a $69,000 ‘lifestyle’ speaker – here’s how high-res wireless audio makes a difference

Focal's new Diva Mezza Utopia made its US debut at Audio Advice Live 25, and these speakers' next-level sound quality was a highlight of the show.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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

TechRadar

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

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