Apple Music’s 5 new upgrades are just what the platform needs to one-up Spotify — but its new UI has users begging for simplicity

Apple Music’s new features could breathe new life into the platform, but its UI redesign has divided subscribers.

I use this affordable JBL turntable at home and I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone putting together their first hi-fi system

If the vinyl revival has you champing at the bit to find an affordable but capable turntable, this model from JBL is a surefire winner – and it’s discounted too.

Bose, Samsung, and Sennheiser headphones found to contain toxic chemicals

Study finds BPA, phthalates and flame retardants in every headphone tested, even major brands, raising concerns about long-term chemical exposure.
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AI just made my favorite Skullcandy earbuds worse — and I’m not sure anyone asked for it

The Skullcandy Method 540 ANC are incredibly similar to their predecessor. The only change is a higher price and optional AI assistant, and it’s hard to believe anybody wanted either of these updates.

Majority’s budget audio sub-brand just unveiled blindingly cheap speakers, MP3 players and soundbars — and I’m gonna need to hear them

Active bookshelf speakers for just £70 (which is around $95 or AU$134)? They’ve got to be worth a test drive…

I tested a sub-£20 Bluetooth speaker from Groov-e, and while the build is basic and the audio doesn’t amaze, I wouldn’t write if off — here’s why

The Groov-e Thunder is affordable and many will appreciate its RGB lighting, but muddy audio and a plasticky build hold it back.

Apple Music is getting two upgrades that Spotify has had for ages — and thankfully, you don’t even need Apple Intelligence

Apple Music is taking a new notes from Spotify with a new AI playlist tool, and you don’t need an Apple Intelligence device to use it.

Deezer is finally granting the one wish Spotify users have been crying out for — put the algo in its place and ban AI slop

Deezer’s Flow algorithm-playlist-maker now gets Tuner, a way to limit or change which genres are included in the mix.