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The Offspring's "The Kids Aren't Alright" hits 1 billion streams on Spotify

The Offspring's "The Kids Aren't Alright" reaches 1 billion Spotify streams, celebrating over two decades of success and cultural relevance.
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Amazon's top Prime Music plan will now include one audiobook per month | TechCrunch

Amazon Music Unlimited will now provide subscribers with access to one free audiobook per month from Audible's catalog.

Amazon Music Unlimited now includes a free audiobook each month

Amazon Music Unlimited now offers one free audiobook per month to its subscribers, enhancing the value of the service.
This audiobook feature is similar to what Spotify offers its Premium users, indicating a trend in music streaming services adding audiobook perks.

Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can now borrow audiobooks from Audible's library

Amazon Music Unlimited now offers subscribers access to over a million audiobooks, but aims to maintain a distinction between this service and Audible.

RAIN Notes: October 18

Spotify expands its audiobook catalog to multiple European countries, featuring over 200,000 titles, enhancing accessibility for listeners and supporting authors.

Amazon's top Prime Music plan will now include one audiobook per month | TechCrunch

Amazon Music Unlimited will now provide subscribers with access to one free audiobook per month from Audible's catalog.

Amazon Music Unlimited now includes a free audiobook each month

Amazon Music Unlimited now offers one free audiobook per month to its subscribers, enhancing the value of the service.
This audiobook feature is similar to what Spotify offers its Premium users, indicating a trend in music streaming services adding audiobook perks.

Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can now borrow audiobooks from Audible's library

Amazon Music Unlimited now offers subscribers access to over a million audiobooks, but aims to maintain a distinction between this service and Audible.

RAIN Notes: October 18

Spotify expands its audiobook catalog to multiple European countries, featuring over 200,000 titles, enhancing accessibility for listeners and supporting authors.
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Spotify abused to promote pirated software and game cheats

Spotify playlists and podcasts are exploited to promote pirated software and spam links.
#music-industry

Not even Spotify is safe from AI slop

Unauthorized fake albums have been appearing on artists' Spotify pages, causing confusion and frustration for both artists and listeners.

Spotify Has a Fake-Band Problem. It's a Sign of Things to Come.

Spotify is facing serious issues with A.I. scams involving fake artist covers, despite shareholder confidence.

Melanie Finn: In a world where nobody wants to pay for their music, can we begrudge artists for soaring ticket prices?

Spotify's profitability raises questions about artist compensation.
Ticket prices for Oasis's reunion tour reflect broader industry concerns.

AI songs are infiltrating Spotify - here's why it's an issue for fans and creators

Fake AI songs are misleading fans on Spotify, presenting a challenge for real artists.
Misattributed AI music exploits streaming platforms for revenue.

K-Pop Streams Have Increased Over 350% in Five Years

K-pop has experienced a dramatic surge in global popularity, with a 362% increase in streams over five years, indicating its cultural significance.

Spotify criticized for letting fake albums appear on real artist pages

Spotify faces issues with fake albums misleading listeners and affecting real artists' pages.

Not even Spotify is safe from AI slop

Unauthorized fake albums have been appearing on artists' Spotify pages, causing confusion and frustration for both artists and listeners.

Spotify Has a Fake-Band Problem. It's a Sign of Things to Come.

Spotify is facing serious issues with A.I. scams involving fake artist covers, despite shareholder confidence.

Melanie Finn: In a world where nobody wants to pay for their music, can we begrudge artists for soaring ticket prices?

Spotify's profitability raises questions about artist compensation.
Ticket prices for Oasis's reunion tour reflect broader industry concerns.

AI songs are infiltrating Spotify - here's why it's an issue for fans and creators

Fake AI songs are misleading fans on Spotify, presenting a challenge for real artists.
Misattributed AI music exploits streaming platforms for revenue.

K-Pop Streams Have Increased Over 350% in Five Years

K-pop has experienced a dramatic surge in global popularity, with a 362% increase in streams over five years, indicating its cultural significance.

Spotify criticized for letting fake albums appear on real artist pages

Spotify faces issues with fake albums misleading listeners and affecting real artists' pages.
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Spotify teases a 'super premium' tier for superfans and upcoming video expansion in Q3 earnings call | TechCrunch

Spotify's HiFi subscription tier, first announced in 2021, may finally be on its way, despite earlier delays.
The proposed HiFi tier aims to offer CD-quality audio, exceeding the current Premium subscription's offerings.
Competition with platforms like Apple Music and Amazon Music highlights the urgency for Spotify to roll out its HiFi tier.

SPOT(ify) surges in wake of Q3 finances

Spotify's Q3 earnings show significant growth in subscribers and profitability.

Spotify teases a 'super premium' tier for superfans and upcoming video expansion in Q3 earnings call | TechCrunch

Spotify's HiFi subscription tier, first announced in 2021, may finally be on its way, despite earlier delays.
The proposed HiFi tier aims to offer CD-quality audio, exceeding the current Premium subscription's offerings.
Competition with platforms like Apple Music and Amazon Music highlights the urgency for Spotify to roll out its HiFi tier.

SPOT(ify) surges in wake of Q3 finances

Spotify's Q3 earnings show significant growth in subscribers and profitability.
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#podcasting

NYT to Sell Audio Subs Through Apple, Spotify

The New York Times will sell its audio subscription through Apple Podcasts and Spotify, expanding its content access.

Spotify will start paying video podcast hosts based on how well their videos perform | TechCrunch

Spotify is incentivizing podcast hosts to create popular video content to compete with YouTube, offering monetization based on engagement.

Spotify woos video and podcast creators with new tools to better compete with YouTube

Spotify aims to enhance creator monetization and compete with platforms like YouTube and TikTok through new features and ad-free video options for Premium users.

Spotify Partner Program: New Monetization & Features for Creators to Compete with YouTube - Lindsey Gamble

Spotify introduces new monetization options for podcast creators, enhancing competition with YouTube for podcast dominance.

Spotify woos video and podcast creators with new tools to better compete with YouTube

Spotify aims to attract video creators to compete with platforms like YouTube and TikTok by enhancing monetization opportunities for visual content.

Spotify (unsurprisingly) tops podcast hosts by episode share; Spreaker & Buzzsprout follow

Spotify has a strong grip on the podcast hosting market, with over 24% of new episodes in August.
The podcasting industry saw a slight decrease in new episodes published compared to the previous month.

NYT to Sell Audio Subs Through Apple, Spotify

The New York Times will sell its audio subscription through Apple Podcasts and Spotify, expanding its content access.

Spotify will start paying video podcast hosts based on how well their videos perform | TechCrunch

Spotify is incentivizing podcast hosts to create popular video content to compete with YouTube, offering monetization based on engagement.

Spotify woos video and podcast creators with new tools to better compete with YouTube

Spotify aims to enhance creator monetization and compete with platforms like YouTube and TikTok through new features and ad-free video options for Premium users.

Spotify Partner Program: New Monetization & Features for Creators to Compete with YouTube - Lindsey Gamble

Spotify introduces new monetization options for podcast creators, enhancing competition with YouTube for podcast dominance.

Spotify woos video and podcast creators with new tools to better compete with YouTube

Spotify aims to attract video creators to compete with platforms like YouTube and TikTok by enhancing monetization opportunities for visual content.

Spotify (unsurprisingly) tops podcast hosts by episode share; Spreaker & Buzzsprout follow

Spotify has a strong grip on the podcast hosting market, with over 24% of new episodes in August.
The podcasting industry saw a slight decrease in new episodes published compared to the previous month.
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Will Spotify's AI DJ make you listen longer?

Spotify is innovating with its AI DJ feature to address the conflicting desires of music listeners for both personalized and widely popular music.
#advertising

Why advertisers should dial into audio and video this festive season

The 'Q4 is Calling' campaign emphasizes early holiday consumer engagement through audio and video marketing platforms.

How Spotify won over media planners using... Excel spreadsheets

Spotify is more than a digital audio platform; it effectively combines video and audio to enhance advertising ROI.

Spotify tunes up its ad tech as it looks to attract even more ad dollars

Spotify is launching its own ad exchange, SAX, to improve revenue from small and medium-sized businesses and enhance its competitive edge in ad tech.

Media buyers say programmatic spend on Spotify is increasing as platform builds its own SSP

Spotify is nearing its first profitable year, with rising programmatic advertising spend indicating a shift in advertiser strategy.

Why advertisers should dial into audio and video this festive season

The 'Q4 is Calling' campaign emphasizes early holiday consumer engagement through audio and video marketing platforms.

How Spotify won over media planners using... Excel spreadsheets

Spotify is more than a digital audio platform; it effectively combines video and audio to enhance advertising ROI.

Spotify tunes up its ad tech as it looks to attract even more ad dollars

Spotify is launching its own ad exchange, SAX, to improve revenue from small and medium-sized businesses and enhance its competitive edge in ad tech.

Media buyers say programmatic spend on Spotify is increasing as platform builds its own SSP

Spotify is nearing its first profitable year, with rising programmatic advertising spend indicating a shift in advertiser strategy.
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Spotify unveils a new payout model for creators with popular videos

Spotify is launching a new Partner Program in 2025 to compete with YouTube by monetizing video and audio content for creators.
#video-podcasts

Spotify will start paying creators for popular videos

Spotify is enhancing its video offerings, paying creators based on engagement and removing automated ads for paid subscribers starting January 2, 2025.

Spotify takes aim at YouTube with a new revenue-sharing program for creators

Spotify is introducing a revenue-sharing program to attract video podcast creators and compete with YouTube.
Premium subscribers will no longer see ads in video podcasts.

Spotify will start paying creators for popular videos

Spotify is enhancing its video offerings, paying creators based on engagement and removing automated ads for paid subscribers starting January 2, 2025.

Spotify takes aim at YouTube with a new revenue-sharing program for creators

Spotify is introducing a revenue-sharing program to attract video podcast creators and compete with YouTube.
Premium subscribers will no longer see ads in video podcasts.
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#music-streaming

Spotify is adding music video support in 85 additional markets | TechCrunch

Spotify expands music video availability to 85 new markets for premium users, enhancing user experience and engagement.

Spotify launches its evolving playlist, daylist, globally | TechCrunch

Spotify launches daylist globally, a personalized playlist that adapts throughout the day based on listening habits for both free and premium users.

Diddy's Music Gets a Big Boost on Spotify After Sex Trafficking Arrest

Despite facing serious legal challenges, Sean Combs' music has seen a significant increase in streams on Spotify following his arrest.

Spotify wants to make you an AI Playlist for every occasion

Spotify's AI Playlists feature allows users to generate playlists based on prompts, enhancing personalization but raising concerns about diminishing personal musical taste.

Spotify Will Have a Good Year

Spotify's extensive content library and user growth have led to impressive quarterly performance, overcoming competition from major players like Apple and Amazon.

Spotify's AI Playlists are now available for Premium users in the US

Spotify's AI Playlist feature allows personalized playlist creation using text prompts, enhancing user experience for Premium subscribers.

Spotify is adding music video support in 85 additional markets | TechCrunch

Spotify expands music video availability to 85 new markets for premium users, enhancing user experience and engagement.

Spotify launches its evolving playlist, daylist, globally | TechCrunch

Spotify launches daylist globally, a personalized playlist that adapts throughout the day based on listening habits for both free and premium users.

Diddy's Music Gets a Big Boost on Spotify After Sex Trafficking Arrest

Despite facing serious legal challenges, Sean Combs' music has seen a significant increase in streams on Spotify following his arrest.

Spotify wants to make you an AI Playlist for every occasion

Spotify's AI Playlists feature allows users to generate playlists based on prompts, enhancing personalization but raising concerns about diminishing personal musical taste.

Spotify Will Have a Good Year

Spotify's extensive content library and user growth have led to impressive quarterly performance, overcoming competition from major players like Apple and Amazon.

Spotify's AI Playlists are now available for Premium users in the US

Spotify's AI Playlist feature allows personalized playlist creation using text prompts, enhancing user experience for Premium subscribers.
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#profitability

Spotify projects first full year of profitability ever

Spotify expects to be profitable for the first time in 2024, marking a significant shift in its financial health.

Daniel Ek says Spotify has never been stronger as it caps remarkable 2024 turnaround

Spotify is experiencing a remarkable turnaround, achieving strong growth across key metrics and positioning itself for profitability.

Spotify projects first full year of profitability ever

Spotify expects to be profitable for the first time in 2024, marking a significant shift in its financial health.

Daniel Ek says Spotify has never been stronger as it caps remarkable 2024 turnaround

Spotify is experiencing a remarkable turnaround, achieving strong growth across key metrics and positioning itself for profitability.
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#digital-advertising

Spotify coded music videos into spreadsheet to attract media planners. It worked

Spotify Advertising transcends mere audio, demonstrating video capacities and a compelling ROI that captivates media planners beyond their usual ad platforms.

Spotify launching its own ad exchange, will partner with Trade Desk

Spotify aims to enhance its advertising capabilities and compete with larger platforms through its Ad Exchange.
The partnership with The Trade Desk will connect advertisers to Spotify's ad inventory.
Spotify is adopting cookie-less targeting methods to improve ad relevance and user privacy.

Spotify Experiences 12% Growth YoY In Video Advertising in the US Market - Podcaster News

Spotify remains the leader in US digital audio advertising revenue, outpacing competitors like Pandora.
There's significant growth in audio advertising, contrasted with a decrease in automotive investments.
Enhanced transparency and control in advertising strategies are emerging trends with platforms like Spotify.

How Spotify's video ads became a game-changing must-buy for media agencies

Spotify's 'Spreadbeats' campaign creatively transformed how media planners perceive its advertising capabilities, emphasizing video and audio integration for superior ROI.

Spotify coded music videos into spreadsheet to attract media planners. It worked

Spotify Advertising transcends mere audio, demonstrating video capacities and a compelling ROI that captivates media planners beyond their usual ad platforms.

Spotify launching its own ad exchange, will partner with Trade Desk

Spotify aims to enhance its advertising capabilities and compete with larger platforms through its Ad Exchange.
The partnership with The Trade Desk will connect advertisers to Spotify's ad inventory.
Spotify is adopting cookie-less targeting methods to improve ad relevance and user privacy.

Spotify Experiences 12% Growth YoY In Video Advertising in the US Market - Podcaster News

Spotify remains the leader in US digital audio advertising revenue, outpacing competitors like Pandora.
There's significant growth in audio advertising, contrasted with a decrease in automotive investments.
Enhanced transparency and control in advertising strategies are emerging trends with platforms like Spotify.

How Spotify's video ads became a game-changing must-buy for media agencies

Spotify's 'Spreadbeats' campaign creatively transformed how media planners perceive its advertising capabilities, emphasizing video and audio integration for superior ROI.
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Spotify's Car Thing, due for bricking, is getting an open source second life

Spotify's Car Thing can be repurposed but is limited in performance, mainly suited for music controls and requires adaptations for broader use.
#music

Spotify's AI is no match for a real DJ

AI DJs like Spotify's can tailor music to users' preferences but lack the unique human touch that real DJs provide.

Here's what to tell Spotify's new AI playlist builder to get the best soundtrack for any occasion

Spotify's AI playlist function enhances personalized music discovery in the U.S. with effective user prompts.

Dublin singer Jazzy becomes the biggest Irish female artist on Spotify

Jazzy has become the first Irish woman in 14 years to top the charts and now has 7.3 million monthly Spotify listeners.

Spotify's AI is no match for a real DJ

AI DJs like Spotify's can tailor music to users' preferences but lack the unique human touch that real DJs provide.

Here's what to tell Spotify's new AI playlist builder to get the best soundtrack for any occasion

Spotify's AI playlist function enhances personalized music discovery in the U.S. with effective user prompts.

Dublin singer Jazzy becomes the biggest Irish female artist on Spotify

Jazzy has become the first Irish woman in 14 years to top the charts and now has 7.3 million monthly Spotify listeners.
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#apple-music

You can now share streaming music directly to TikTok posts

The new feature streamlines sharing music from Spotify and Apple Music directly to TikTok, enhancing user experience.

TikTok Partners with Spotify & Apple Music on New 'Share to TikTok' Integration - Lindsey Gamble

TikTok's new music integrations enhance user experience and music sharing between platforms.

You can now share streaming music directly to TikTok posts

The new feature streamlines sharing music from Spotify and Apple Music directly to TikTok, enhancing user experience.

TikTok Partners with Spotify & Apple Music on New 'Share to TikTok' Integration - Lindsey Gamble

TikTok's new music integrations enhance user experience and music sharing between platforms.
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Tyler, the Creator calls out Swifties trying to cancel him

Tyler, the Creator's CHROMAKOPIA topped the Spotify charts, stirring controversy with Taylor Swift's fanbase.

Spotify Rolls Out Custom Playlist Cover Art Feature, Letting Users Flex Their Creativity | stupidDOPE

Spotify's new 'Create Cover Art' feature allows users to personalize playlists visually, enhancing creative expression through music curation.
#fc-barcelona

Barcelona to Flaunt 'Moon Music'-Inspired Coldplay Logo in El Clasico

Barcelona will feature Coldplay's 'Moon Music' logo on their jerseys, replacing Spotify's insignia, during high-profile matches.
The partnership supports a diverse range of merchandise sales, benefitting charitable causes.

Barcelona to have Coldplay as shirt sponsor for El Clasico

Coldplay's logo will represent a collaboration with FC Barcelona for select matches, celebrating both music and sport.

Coldplay Takes Center Stage on FC Barcelona's Iconic Jersey for El Clasico | stupidDOPE

Spotify merges football and music with FC Barcelona, featuring Coldplay's logo on jerseys to celebrate their new album.

Barcelona to Flaunt 'Moon Music'-Inspired Coldplay Logo in El Clasico

Barcelona will feature Coldplay's 'Moon Music' logo on their jerseys, replacing Spotify's insignia, during high-profile matches.
The partnership supports a diverse range of merchandise sales, benefitting charitable causes.

Barcelona to have Coldplay as shirt sponsor for El Clasico

Coldplay's logo will represent a collaboration with FC Barcelona for select matches, celebrating both music and sport.

Coldplay Takes Center Stage on FC Barcelona's Iconic Jersey for El Clasico | stupidDOPE

Spotify merges football and music with FC Barcelona, featuring Coldplay's logo on jerseys to celebrate their new album.
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Not For Sale!; Johnny On The Spotify | AdExchanger

Marketecture's acquisitions signify a trend towards consolidation of ad tech resources in B2B publishing.

Spotify now lets you create and customise your own playlist covers, in-app

Spotify enhances user experience by collaborating with iconic visual creators to unify music and art.
#playlist

Spotify is turning everyone into a designer with a new tool for creating custom playlist artwork

Spotify's new feature allows users to customize playlist cover art, enhancing creative expression.
The feature includes collaboration with artists and designers for inspiration and design elements.

Spotify's new playlist art maker gets that design is your passion

Spotify introduces a custom collage feature for playlists, encouraging creativity among users.

Spotify is turning everyone into a designer with a new tool for creating custom playlist artwork

Spotify's new feature allows users to customize playlist cover art, enhancing creative expression.
The feature includes collaboration with artists and designers for inspiration and design elements.

Spotify's new playlist art maker gets that design is your passion

Spotify introduces a custom collage feature for playlists, encouraging creativity among users.
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#instagram

Instagram could be about to add Spotify services

Instagram may introduce a feature to share music listening habits via profile notes.

Exclusive: Meta and Spotify spotted developing a new social music-sharing feature

Meta and Spotify are testing a feature to allow continuous sharing of music on Instagram.

Instagram Integrates with Spotify for Seamless Music Discovery and Saving - Lindsey Gamble

Instagram and Spotify integration streamlines music discovery for users.

Instagram may be adding real-time Spotify integration

Instagram may introduce real-time Spotify integration for songs played, creating automatic Notes.

You can now add songs to Spotify straight from Instagram posts

Instagram's Spotify integration enhances music discovery by allowing users to add songs directly from posts and Reels to their Spotify playlists.

Songs Found on Instagram Can Now Be Added to Spotify in Latest App Integration

Instagram and Spotify's collaboration simplifies song discovery and sharing by allowing users to directly add songs to their Spotify library.

Instagram could be about to add Spotify services

Instagram may introduce a feature to share music listening habits via profile notes.

Exclusive: Meta and Spotify spotted developing a new social music-sharing feature

Meta and Spotify are testing a feature to allow continuous sharing of music on Instagram.

Instagram Integrates with Spotify for Seamless Music Discovery and Saving - Lindsey Gamble

Instagram and Spotify integration streamlines music discovery for users.

Instagram may be adding real-time Spotify integration

Instagram may introduce real-time Spotify integration for songs played, creating automatic Notes.

You can now add songs to Spotify straight from Instagram posts

Instagram's Spotify integration enhances music discovery by allowing users to add songs directly from posts and Reels to their Spotify playlists.

Songs Found on Instagram Can Now Be Added to Spotify in Latest App Integration

Instagram and Spotify's collaboration simplifies song discovery and sharing by allowing users to directly add songs to their Spotify library.
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#collaboration

Spotify and BAPE Join Forces to Celebrate Hip-Hop and Streetwear Culture | stupidDOPE

Spotify and BAPE collaborate, merging hip-hop music and streetwear fashion through RapCaviar and an exclusive capsule collection.

Spotify Speaks Up on Its Remote Work Policy

Spotify focuses on encouraging voluntary office attendance through engaging initiatives rather than imposing strict return-to-office mandates.

Spotify and BAPE Join Forces to Celebrate Hip-Hop and Streetwear Culture | stupidDOPE

Spotify and BAPE collaborate, merging hip-hop music and streetwear fashion through RapCaviar and an exclusive capsule collection.

Spotify Speaks Up on Its Remote Work Policy

Spotify focuses on encouraging voluntary office attendance through engaging initiatives rather than imposing strict return-to-office mandates.
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Spotify's music videos are coming to more subscribers - but not in the US, yet

Spotify is beta testing music videos in 85 new markets, excluding the US, aiming for wider availability.
Premium users can switch between audio tracks and videos seamlessly.
Music videos have expanded from a limited initial launch to almost 100 markets.

Dublin singer Jazzy becomes the biggest Irish female artist in the world on Spotify

Jazzy has achieved significant milestones, including topping Spotify and being the first Irish woman in 14 years to achieve a number one single.
#user-experience

Spotify confirms it's having service issues and is working on a fix

Spotify is facing temporary issues affecting user access and playback.
The company is actively working to resolve these problems.

Spotify now automatically creates an offline playlist when you lose internet

Spotify's Offline Backup feature allows continuous music playback during offline conditions by creating personalized playlists.

Spotify confirms it's having service issues and is working on a fix

Spotify is facing temporary issues affecting user access and playback.
The company is actively working to resolve these problems.

Spotify now automatically creates an offline playlist when you lose internet

Spotify's Offline Backup feature allows continuous music playback during offline conditions by creating personalized playlists.
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Is it time for Spotify to shut down homophobic Jamaican dancehall?

Spotify hosts violent homophobic songs by Sizzla and Capleton despite their renunciations, highlighting inconsistencies in hate content policies.
#ai-playlist

Spotify's AI Playlist now available in US - here's how to get it

Spotify's AI Playlist feature, utilizing generative AI, is expanding globally to enhance user music discovery and playlist creation.

Spotify's AI playlist builder is now available in the US

Spotify's AI Playlist feature allows users to create personalized playlists based on text descriptions, expanding its availability to more English-speaking regions.

Spotify's AI Playlist now available in US - here's how to get it

Spotify's AI Playlist feature, utilizing generative AI, is expanding globally to enhance user music discovery and playlist creation.

Spotify's AI playlist builder is now available in the US

Spotify's AI Playlist feature allows users to create personalized playlists based on text descriptions, expanding its availability to more English-speaking regions.
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Pokemon Sleep now supports smartwatches for more accurate tracking

Pokémon Sleep's smartwatch support significantly enhances sleep tracking accuracy, offering a better user experience.

Spotify's Dashboard Portal: Empowering Data-Driven Decision Making Through Quality and Accessibility

Spotify's Dashboard Quality Framework standardizes dashboard accuracy and consistency, enhancing accessibility for effective data visualization.

Spotify Podcast Chief Sahar Elhabashi Is Leaving the Company

Sahar Elhabashi is leaving Spotify at the end of 2024 after a successful tenure in boosting podcasts.
Spotify shifts podcast strategy away from exclusive deals towards broader distribution, aiming for profitability in 2024.
#apple

Apple Allows Alternative App Stores on iPad in EU; Spotify Strives to Grow Video Catalogue; OpenAI Launches New Model

Apple opens third-party app stores for iPads in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act.
Spotify aims to expand into video content with significant offers for creators.
OpenAI introduces o1 models focusing on thoughtful responses, enhancing AI capabilities.

Spotify points finger at Apple over an unwelcome change to volume control technology | TechCrunch

Apple's discontinuation of volume control technology on iOS Spotify Connect may violate the Digital Markets Act's interoperability requirements.

Spotify says Apple 'discontinued' the tech for some of its volume controls on iOS

Spotify can no longer use iPhone volume buttons for adjustments due to Apple discontinuing the necessary technology, requiring app-based volume control for now.

The iPhone's volume buttons will no longer work with Spotify Connect

iPhone users' ability to control Spotify volume via physical buttons has been removed, requiring them to use the in-app slider instead.

Apple Allows Alternative App Stores on iPad in EU; Spotify Strives to Grow Video Catalogue; OpenAI Launches New Model

Apple opens third-party app stores for iPads in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act.
Spotify aims to expand into video content with significant offers for creators.
OpenAI introduces o1 models focusing on thoughtful responses, enhancing AI capabilities.

Spotify points finger at Apple over an unwelcome change to volume control technology | TechCrunch

Apple's discontinuation of volume control technology on iOS Spotify Connect may violate the Digital Markets Act's interoperability requirements.

Spotify says Apple 'discontinued' the tech for some of its volume controls on iOS

Spotify can no longer use iPhone volume buttons for adjustments due to Apple discontinuing the necessary technology, requiring app-based volume control for now.

The iPhone's volume buttons will no longer work with Spotify Connect

iPhone users' ability to control Spotify volume via physical buttons has been removed, requiring them to use the in-app slider instead.
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Prince Harry is set to inherit millions on his 40th birthday. Here's how he and Meghan Markle make and spend their money.

Harry and Meghan's financial independence journey began in 2020 after losing royal family support, marking a pivotal change in their financial landscape.

Spotify is testing much-needed parental controls for kids under 13. As a parent, I can't wait.

Spotify is testing parental controls allowing the blocking of explicit lyrics and specific artists on Family Premium accounts.
The feature targets a gap in the current music offerings for older children, who are not catered to by the stand-alone Spotify Kids app.

Spotify Dodges Huge Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Eminem Songs

Spotify is not liable for $40 million in unpaid royalties for Eminem's songs, as a judge ruled against the publisher Eight Mile Style.

Everything Is a Plugin: How the Backstage Architecture Helps Platform Teams at Spotify and Beyond Spread Ownership and Deliver Value

Spotify's Backstage transforms developer workflows, emphasizing meaningful change over mere technological enhancement.

Jeff Goldblum Lords Over KAOS

KAOS reinvents Greek mythology through a modern lens but raises questions about its self-indulgence.
Victor Erice's Close Your Eyes is a profound exploration of art and identity after a long hiatus.
The podcast critiques Spotify's algorithm and its impact on music consumption.

Meta and Spotify CEOs criticize AI regulation in the EU | TechCrunch

Meta and Spotify argue that EU regulations are stifling innovation in open-source AI development.
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