Music By The Numbers
How much mobile data does streaming media use?
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Here's the breakdown on how much data streaming music and video use so you know how much to budget.
Streaming
Free webcam for your stream
Use your smartphone as a great webcam for your streams
Need a webcam for your streams? Did you consider using the smartphone in your pocket? Here's how to get a great look without forking out for a dedicated webcam.
Make it happen
How to store your existing media in the cloud
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It's cold outside, the kids are out of school, and it's time to make some changes for the new year. Make a change that'll bring your dusty old DVDs and CDs out of the case and into the cloud.
Plus what?
Disney+ subscription service launches in late 2019
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Disney has been pulling together plans its subscription service for years, and next year, we'll finally see how the Mouse does streaming the Disney+ way.
Got aux?
Does the new Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) have audio out for speakers?
The all-new Amazon Echo Dot has a bunch of new features nifty features in its compact frame, but what if you want to use one with some bigger, better speakers.
Go Beyond Unlimited
Best alternatives to Amazon Music Unlimited
Amazon Music Unlimited is a music subscription with a lot to offer, but if it leaves you wanting more, these are the music services to look to instead.
Is there an Echo in here?
Which smart speakers work with Amazon Music Unlimited?
Any Alexa-enabled speaker will let you listen to all of your favorite tunes from your Amazon Music Unlimited library. Going with the Echo lineup is your best option, but there are some third-party greats as well.
I want the magic back
5 years on, the Chromecast still has frustrating flaws
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The original Google Chromecast was announced just over five years ago. It was magic at the time, and it has improved since then, but it's reasonable to expect more consistency and fewer bugs with the technology.
The day the music died
How to stop streaming apps like Spotify from randomly shutting down
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Changing a setting can keep streaming apps like Spotify up and running instead of cutting off your favorite song.
Engage with your audience
How to see Twitch comments through PlayStation VR
With the latest PS4 and PSVR updates, comments have finally come to Twitch in VR.
Give the gift of streaming
Best holiday subscription services for Americans
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Giving physical gifts is traditional, but this is the digital age and we all have enough crap cluttering our homes. Give them something that takes no space and can be used anywhere: a streaming subscription.
Stream and Play
The NVIDIA Shield TV streaming media player is down to its lowest price
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This deal is a match from Best Buy’s early Black Friday sale which is slated to go through Saturday, but there’s a good chance it’ll sell out well before then.
hack this
Life's too short for music that sounds bad
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Get superior audio quality without spending a ton of money There are a lot of ways to stream music at home. Dedicated Bluetooth speakers, like the Supertooth Disco or Jawbone Jambox work well, but because they are designed for portability they don't sound all that great. At home, the Chromecast is cheap and easy if you already have a home A/V system to distribute the music, or you can...
Samsung to add premium subscription to Milk Music service
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Samsung partnered up with Slacker to release Milk Music last month. The service was freely available to all high-end Galaxy smartphone owners, opening up a world of music with a personalized experience. That's all set to change as the company has revealed plans to add a premium subscription to the streaming service. Boasting over 200 stations, just how much will consumers be required...
Samsung releases Slacker-powered Milk Music free for high-end Galaxy phones
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A premium ad-free radio service that doesn't cost a dime In case you can't find what you need from other free Internet Radio services, Samsung has released Milk Music for the Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Mega and Galaxy S4 Mini. Powered by Slacker, Milk Music features over 200 genre-based and curated stations, with 13 million songs. There is a...
Vudu Chromecast support 'coming soon' along with updated Android app and website
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Streaming control will be available for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac Although there hasn't exactly been a flood of new services supporting Chromecast after the official SDK was announced, Vudu is ready to throw its hat into the ring. Vudu, if you're not familiar, streams TV shows and videos just like its competitors such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant, and a whole grouping of...
Spotify on mobile goes free, replaces a paywall with shuffle play
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Listen to artists or playlists at random for free With an update to its app, Spotify has dropped the paid subscription requirement for using its music service on mobile. Although a free component was previously available to desktop users, a subset of features is now available on mobile as well. What you'll find in the free version of Spotify is what it calls "shuffle play." That...
Developer demos Phone-to-Chromecast video streaming
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Koushik Dutta shows streaming of video through the gallery app, but a public release isn't on the cards just yet ClockworkMod developer Koushik Dutta has stepped in to plug one significant feature gap in Google's Chromecast dongle. At the moment Chromecast allows content to be streamed directly through the web, or from a mirrored browser window. But there's been no easy way to view...
Watch Lollapalooza 2013 as it streams live on your Chromecast
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Experience all the sights and sounds direct from Grant Park through the magic of YouTube If you've got your hands on Google's newest gadget, the $35 Chromecast, this weekend you'll have a great way to put it to the test. Lollapalooza 2013 will begin streaming Friday, August 2 and carry through until Sunday August 4 on YouTube. Featured bands include Nine Inch Nails, Mumford and Sons, ...
iHeartRadio brings "Perfect For" and alarm clock features to Android
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Find a radio station that's just right for the time of day or mood you're in Just a couple of months after new features of iHeartRadio were released, the Android app has been updated to integrate the new features of "Perfectly For" and alarm clock. Perfectly For is an interesting idea that aims to automatically select from a curated list of radio stations depending on the time of day or...