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Tidal is ending support for Samsung TVs
By Ainsley Walker published
The music streaming service has left a few high-profile TV brands recently, with Samsung joining the likes of Amazon Fire TV and Roku.

Spotify launches Basic plan in the US, still no sign of HiFi tier
By Joe Svetlik published
Spotify's latest new tier is unlikely to quell frustration at its continued lack of a HiFi offering.

Tidal scraps MQA and spatial audio format – here's what that means for subscribers
By Becky Roberts published
From July, 360 Reality Audio and MQA streams will no longer be available on the hi-res service.

Spotify prices are going up again – but I think we should be paying more
By Joe Cox last updated
The streaming model still seems like an outrageously good deal to me – but the sums don’t add up for artists.

There's a new streaming service aimed at audiophiles from the people behind MQA
By Harry McKerrell published
Lenbrook Media Group is teaming up with HDTracks to develop a streaming service aimed at delivering "audiophile" levels of sound quality.

Spotify HiFi could be here soon, but it will cost you
By Verity Burns published
A source close to the new add-on says that high-res music will come with a $5 charge.

Spotify is raising prices for the second year running
By Joe Svetlik published
Spotify is getting more expensive for the second year running, with monthly costs increasing by between $1 – $3.

12 of the best Dolby Atmos tracks on Tidal, Amazon and Apple Music (and 5 to avoid)
By Becky Roberts published
A collection of our favourites that we believe are great adverts for the execution and potential of Dolby Atmos in music, plus a few examples of those that, to our ears, are unlistenable.
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