Some music streaming services out there, like Amazon and Tidal, feature a lossless option. Hi-fi. It's one of the best ways to listen to streaming music, offering up excellent quality and definition. But Spotify, the leader in streaming music services, hasn't been keen to jump on the option. Until now.
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Jeff Bezos is stepping down as Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy taking over the role
Jeff Bezos is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the giant corporation Amazon. But, by the time 2021 wraps up, one of those things will no longer be the case.
Amazon has acquired podcasting company Wondery
Following yesterday's article in the Wall Street Journal newspaper alleging that Amazon was in talks to acquire Wondery, a top-five podcast publisher, the retail giant has confirmed the deal.
Tesla is working on adding support for Apple Music
Right now, Spotify is the primary way to listen to music when using streaming services in a Tesla, with no alternative options officially supported in the infotainment system. However, a recent software update appears to indicate the company behind the popular electric automobile lineup is working on adding support for other streaming services, including Apple's.
Apple releases iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 with ProRAW image format, Apple Fitness+, AirPods Max support, and more
It's been in the works for a while now, but the next big update for Apple's iOS 14 is finally here. Please welcome iOS 14.3 (and iPadOS 14.3).
Without 30% European content, Apple TV+ and other streaming services may be banned in Europe
New legislation in Europe, following directives from the European Union, may make it a bit more difficult for some streaming services to function in the region -- at least for a bit.
You can now text your requests to Alexa for iOS
As first spotted by The Ambient, users of Amazon's Alexa app for the iPhone and iPad can now send their requests to the assistant via text messages instead of only using their voice.
FTC warns of a recent surge in robocall scammers pretending to be Apple and Amazon
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public of a recent surge in a creative new robocall scamming scheme that pretends to be Apple and Amazon.
HomePod mini vs Amazon Echo: Which should you buy?
Apple introduced a tinier version of its popular HomePod called HomePod mini. This smart speaker is not only smaller in size, but also in price as compared to its parent. Both of these features put the HomePod mini more in the running as a direct competitor to the Amazon Echo.
Whether for yourself or a gift for a loved one, you might be trying to decide between the two (or three including the Amazon Echo Dot). To help, we have a comparison of HomePod mini versus Amazon Echo. Hopefully this will help you pick the best smart speaker for your home or someone else’s.
Amazon’s upgraded Echo Frames smart glasses are now available for everyone
Back in September of last year, Amazon announced a variety of new smart wearables. That included a pair of glasses, which, today, are being upgraded and opening to wide availability.
Five Amazon warehouse employees in Spain arrested after allegedly stealing €500,000 in iPhones
We've heard about plenty of theft rings in the past, many of which target high-profile Apple devices to make a quick buck on the side.
iOS 14.3 enables support for the PlayStation 5 and Amazon Luma controllers
The iOS 14.3 software update that Apple started testing with developers yesterday expands on existing third-party controller support with two new choices: Sony's latest PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller that ships with their new PlayStation 5 console and Amazon's Luna controller, pictured above, which was designed for their own Amazon's gaming service.