To online file-traders, it is the original, pure file format for digital music. To the recording industry, it is a pirate ship that has been the basis for copyright violation and lost revenue ...

The MP3 file format was always encumbered with patents, but as of 2017, the last patent finally expired. Although the format became synonymous with the digital music revolution that started in the ...

For anyone collecting music outside a streaming service, file format matters. What's the difference between MP3 and WAV and which is best for your collection?

Digital music retailer says it will start selling downloads in the MP3 format in the latest blow to copy protection for songs bought online.

Companies are getting a first glimpse of the new audio format, but it may be too little, too late in the face of aggressive moves from Microsoft and others.

I'm just curious as to the pros and cons of the Windows Media Audio format vs. mp3 in terms of quality vs. file size. I did a search, but didn't come up with anything (maybe my search skills suck ...