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Spotify HiFi: release date rumors, price predictions, and everything we know so far
By Rowan Davies last updated
It's been five years since Spotify announced its Spotify HiFi tier, and we have yet to take advantage of its lossless audio. Here's everything we know.

Hey AI DJ, put a record on: Spotify seems set to let you speak to its AI DJ
By Carrie Marshall published
Code in the latest iOS beta shows support for voice control of the Spotify AI DJ.

LG XBoom Go XG2T vs JBL Clip 5: which mini Bluetooth speaker will reign supreme?
By Harry Padoan published
The LG XBoom Go XG2T and JBL Clip 5 both serve up plenty of quality, but which one is the better small speaker overall?

Sure, noise-cancelling headphones are great for work but they saved my sleep (and sanity) and several vacations too – here’s how
By Dave Meikleham published
The Apple AirPods Max’s noise-cancelling chops helped save my ultimate bucket list holiday in Hawaii.

Spotify’s press conference with Lady Gaga shows that music streaming services really do think about the fans after all
By Rowan Davies published
Lady Gaga's Spotify press conference marked the streamer's first major fan press event – and I need to see more of these in the future from the likes of Apple Music and Tidal too.

The best budget wireless earbuds 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best budget wireless earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

The best MP3 player for 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.

The best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated These best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones.
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