Music Streaming Doubled in 2015, But Some Old Fashioned Ways of Listening Grew, Too: Nielsen

Last year was the year of streaming, especially when it comes to music. According to Nielsen's recently released year-in-review Music report, digital streaming services grew a huge amount, taking some of the steam away from digital music sales.

Social Media Sunday: Twitter Invades Google Desktop Search Results & Snapchat Lost Millions in 2014

This week in social media, Twitter finally got a boost from its partnership with Google. Meanwhile, leaked documents showed Snapchat lost a considerable sum of money in a short period of time last year. And Spotify, of all "social" platforms, angered users by asking for too much data.

Tap That App: Apple Music is iTunes for the Streaming Age, and Possibly a Prelude to More

Apple released 'Music' along with iOS 8.4 and OS X 10.10.4 this week. Far more than a Spotify rival, this app represents the most ambitious (and much-needed) update in years to Apple's iTunes-rooted music empire.

Spotify Eyeing Expansion in Latin America

Music-streaming service Spotify is eyeing an expansion into Latin American markets, and the way to do that, the company says, is by integrating itself into consumers' phone contracts.

Tap That App: Amazon (Prime) Music for Android

Amazon's Prime Music service and its accompanying apps were released recently, after a long buildup of rumors that the company was interested in launching a Spotify-like streaming service for Amazon Prime members. Those rumors were right about the music service but wrong that it would be like Spotify. This week, we look at Amazon Music — specifically the Android app — a mobile and web music service that can truly be described as "very Amazon-y."

Threat Level Thursday: Cybercriminals Are Gaining the Upper Hand

This week's Threat Level Thursday brings pretty much nothing but bad news for anyone connected to the web.

Sprint Announces Partnership With HTC For Exclusive Audiophile M8 Edition

Sprint announced Tuesday that it is teaming up with HTC, Spotify, and audio company Harman to produce a custom edition of the new HTC One (M8) that is geared toward music aficionados, USA Today reported.

Facebook, Spotify Built Into New Gramofan Wi-Fi Router; Is It Worth It?

New Wi-Fi router Gramofon technically works with Spotify and Facebook built in, and boasts a low price. The device's dual function gives it the ability to stream music and act like a hotspot.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Looking to Grow Revenue with iTunes for Android

Apple CEO Tim Cook's latest business idea is to embrace Android.

Foursquare Picks IMS Internet Media Services for Latin America Expansion in Advertising, Marketing

One of the leading media and marketing companies in Latin America has been chosen by Foursquare as their exclusive advertising sales partner in the region.

Pandora Radio Rocks But Other Music Services Hope to Be Heard

Pandora Internet Radio is the biggest online radio service out there.

You May Soon Be Able to Download iOS Apps on Android, Plus Apple Considers Besting Spotify, Pandora, YouTube With Streaming Service

iTunes may soon hit the Android market and Apple may create its own music streaming app.

Apple to Launch Spotify-like iTunes Radio Subscription Service? iTunes for Android Rumored Too

Apple launched iTunes Radio, a streaming service integrated into iOS 7 and the latest versions of iTunes, last year. Now, according to a report by Billboard, which previously broke a lot of correct details about iTunes Radio before its release, Apple is taking the next step towards a Spotify-type version of iTunes Radio.

Samsung Debuts Milk Music, An Ad Free Streaming Service, For Galaxy Devices

Samsung announced their new music streaming service, Milk Music, on Friday. The new application offers over 200 ad-free stations, exclusively for Samsung Galaxy devices.
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