Articles by Michael Gowan

Michael GowanMacworld

Michael writes about music, home theater technologies, software, and much more.

The iTunes Store at 10: How Apple reinvented the music business

3 weeks ago in Music & audio software

Find free, cool music on SoundCloud

1 month ago in Streaming media

iOS apps for music fans

6 months ago in iOS apps

Music ID app face-off: Shazam vs. SoundHound

7 months ago in Music & audio software

Make the most of your second screen

7 months ago in iOS apps

Review: TV Guide Mobile for iOS

7 months ago in iOS apps

Review: BuddyTV for iOS

7 months ago in iOS apps

Review: GetGlue for iPad

7 months ago in iOS apps

Review: Miso for iOS

7 months ago in iOS apps

Review: Into_Now for iOS

7 months ago in iOS apps

Music social networks that work

7 months ago in Entertainment

What to watch for when buying a used iPhone

9 months ago in iPhones

TechHive: How many speakers is enough?

techhive.com

The right speaker setup depends on your specific needs and what you want from your audio. You need to take into account space, volume (loudness), and how the speakers will be used. Do you have a big room or a small room? Do you live in an apartment or house? Do you watch a lot of movies or spend most of your audio time listening to music? How much money do you have to spend? We cover the basics.

TechHive: Spotify Radio vs. Pandora iOS app face-off

techhive.com

Spotify's new free radio service for iOS goes up against Pandora. Find out which streaming-radio service comes out the winner.