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Streaming May 3, 2016

Apple Music first look: Spotify, who?

The music industry is in ruins. As we’ve gravitated over the last 10 years to purchasing, and now streaming, single songs as opposed to albums, record labels have taken a huge hit in revenue. But I actually still buy music. And I buy it on iTunes. I just like having something locally stored on my computers and devices so it’s always there. If you don’t have cell or Wi-Fi service, you still have your full music collection at your fingertips.

Personal Tech May 3, 2016

Apple plays catch up: More music, fewer choices

Taylor Swift may now be on board but will millions of listeners flock to join Apple Music this week? The evolution of digital tunes suggests a less than enthusiastic reception is ahead.

Security May 3, 2016

Tech Q&A: Online banking, TV as computer monitor, music streaming and more

Kim Komando answers your questions about secure online banking, turning your TV into your computer monitor, streaming music services, and more. 

Streaming May 3, 2016

Netflix’s plan for global domination begins to take shape

Netflix already boasts over 60 million subscribers in about 50 countries, but if you ask CEO Reed Hastings, the company is just getting started. Ultimately, Netflix hopes to completely dominate media consumption across the globe, a strategy which will really kick into high gear once the streaming video service opens up for business in India.

Websites May 3, 2016

Taylor Swift announces '1989' will come to Apple Music after all

The dispute between Taylor Swift and tech giant Apple is officially over. The Grammy award-winner announced through Twitter on Thursday that her album “1989” would now be available through Apple Music – Apple’s new music streaming service.

Streaming May 3, 2016

Taylor Swift takes on Apple over streaming royalties -- and wins

Pressure from musician Taylor Swift has forced Apple into an about-face on Apple Music, its new streaming music service. After Swift slammed the tech titan in an open letter Sunday, Apple quickly shifted position on Apple Music, announcing that it will now pay musicians royalties during the service’s free 3-month trial period.

Smartphones May 3, 2016

Apple plays catch-up with rivals at WWDC

Apple’s annual conference for developers was notable for areas where Apple is lagging rather than leading.

Streaming May 3, 2016

Netflix confirms it won’t ruin your streaming with ads anytime soon

A report on Monday claimed that Netflix is toying with the idea of inserting pre-roll and post-roll ads in its original programs, which would be a first for the service. However, we have some good news: It looks like the company is already denying those reports.

Streaming May 3, 2016

Tidal vs. Spotify: Indie hip hop producers release album on both and declare a surprising winner

Tidal seemed like a service with such promise, but a botched launch caused the iPhone app’s popularity to plummet soon after it was released. Jay-Z’s music service was supposed to be a haven for music fans and artists alike, giving fans access to higher-quality premium tracks while ensuring that artists — independent artists in particular — make more money in the process. Then, to promote Tidal to the world, the service paraded around a bunch of multi-millionaires no one wants to support.

Cameras May 3, 2016

Hi-tech Swiss Army knives: It's a bulb and a speaker

It was an old “Saturday Night Live” joke: “It's a floor wax and a dessert topping!” Now, technology is turning the gag into reality. It's not sufficient, for example, to just be a light bulb or just camera any more. It also has to be remotely controlled from thousands of miles away and play music, watch the kids, and keep track of your appointments. It may even help you learn French. The question is do we really want everything to turn into a digital Swiss Army knife of multiple functions and features?

Personal Tech May 3, 2016

Apple's streaming music secret weapon

When you spend $3 billion on an acquisition, you better have a good idea - a truly brilliant idea - about how you're going to make it work. Now, it's becoming clear how Apple is going to leverage its investment in Beats, with a clever strategy that may simultaneously extend its tightly spun ecosystem and revive its music business.