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Rewind: New Bowers & Wilkins earbuds, Bluesound’s latest trio of hi-res hi-fi streamers and more

Welcome to the latest entry into our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news summary.

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5 affordable audio products I wish I had when I was a student, and can now recommend

We've compiled five affordable audio products that are versatile, entertaining and great value for music-loving students heading to university.

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Spotify

Now that hi-res Lossless streaming is here, is Spotify the world’s best music service again?

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Forget AirPods, this is the hi-fi accessory every student should be taking to university

Wireless is great, but if you’re a student eager to explore the world of hi-fi, a portable DAC is a cost and space efficient starting point.

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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: high-end in-ears deliver peerless audio quality

Looking for premium in-ears? Bowers & Wilkins' all-new Pi8 is most certainly at the top-end of the spectrum

Bluesound's trio of hi-res music streamers is bringing the fight to current class leaders

Bluesound has unveiled a trio of hi-res music streamers: the entry-level Node Nano, the refreshed Bluesound Node, and the flagship Node Icon.

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3 reasons why students should choose Tidal over Spotify

Spotify’s student plan is famously good value, but it isn't the cheapest or best-sounding out there...

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If you’re fed up with streaming algorithms and miss the human touch, I have the perfect solution

Streaming services may be ubiquitous, but radio DJs have the upper hand with music curation and discovery compared with algorithm-led platforms like Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal.

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Jack Dorsey is about to overhaul Block in a reorg he warns may feel 'big and disruptive or uncomfortable'—internal memo

In a memo to Block employees, Dorsey said that “reorganizing our entire company” will solve some lingering operational problems.

Fortune

YouTube Music review: no doubt it's gaining on Spotify, so is it time to switch?

YouTube Music might not be the best streaming service but it has a huge library of music, including remixes, user uploads and more obscure genres.

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Samsung smart TVs are about to lose this music streaming service — what you need to know

In the wake of losing support on several other TVs and devices, Tidal is set to be dropped from Samsung TVs come July 8.

Tom’s Guide

Tidal is ending support for Samsung TVs

The music streaming service has left a few high-profile TV brands recently, with Samsung joining the likes of Amazon Fire TV and Roku.

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Spotify launches Basic plan in the US, still no sign of HiFi tier

Spotify's latest new tier is unlikely to quell frustration at its continued lack of a HiFi offering.

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Rewind: our final verdict on the LG G4 OLED TV, Chord Ultima Integrated amplifier and more

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The Spotify HiFi debacle continues, but its Supremium tier will still reel me in – here’s why

Spotify is really taking its time over the release of its lossless audio service, but here’s why I’m still tempted to subscribe.

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This quirky wireless earbuds case gives you spatial audio from any source – but is it a game changer?

Jabra’s clever smart case can turn whatever you’re listening to into low-latency spatial audio – the question is, does anyone really need it?

TechRadar

Bose SoundLink Max review: a punchy Bluetooth speaker to make your party pop

The Bose SoundLink Max is a robust Bluetooth speaker that creates punchy, assertive sound with a sturdy design to ensure your party goes off with a bang. It can attract marks, though.

TechRadar

What is Hi-Res Audio? Lossless music explained (and how to get it)

Everything you need to know about better-than-CD-quality music –including how to get at it.

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Buying a music streamer? Avoid these 10 easy mistakes

Avoid these 10 easy-to-make mistakes and stream like a Gen Z pro…

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Tidal scraps MQA and spatial audio format – here's what that means for subscribers

From July, 360 Reality Audio and MQA streams will no longer be available on the hi-res service.

Tom’s Guide

Spotify’s rumored lossless audio could cost you at least $5 more a month

Lossless audio could come as a separate add-on for Spotify, and it sounds like it won't be cheap.

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Spotify HiFi could be here soon, but it will cost you

A source close to the new add-on says that high-res music will come with a $5 charge.

Tom’s Guide

These are the 19 best Android Auto apps you should have in your car

Android Auto supports a lot of great apps, and these are our 19 favorite.

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Sony ULT Field 1

Sony takes on the might of JBL with its portable, bass-boosted ULT Field 1, a slimline speaker that has the Flip 6 firmly in its sights.

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At last! Lenbrook Group unveils its plans for the future of MQA lossless streaming

The Lenbrook Media Group has unveiled its plans for MQA and the future of MQA Labs.

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