Napster names ex-Roblox music exec as CEO
Napster has named former Roblox music executive Jon Vlassopulos as Napster's new CEO. Napster has named former Roblox music executive Jon Vlassopulos as Napster's new CEO.Read More.....»»
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: all piano sheet music locations and rewards
Saving the world is hard a stressful work. Take a break and play some of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best tracks when you find all the sheet music locations......»»
SongCapsule Quiz adds challenges via Game Center and is now free to play
SongCapsule Quiz is a game inspired by iPod’s Music Quiz, but now with a “fresh and modern approach” designed for the streaming era. As the name suggests, the player has to guess the name of the songs playing. The latest version of the game not.....»»
NASA unveils design for message heading to Jupiter"s moon Europa
When it launches in October, the agency's Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a richly layered dispatch that includes more than 2.6 million names submitted by the public......»»
How to download music from SoundCloud on desktop and mobile
Downloading music from SoundCloud is one big perk of the platform, and there’s a few different ways to get these offline tracks onto your devices......»»
Rock bands as transformative learning spaces for older adults
Everyone's right to learn continues throughout life. According to Finnish music education researchers, educational and cultural institutions are responsible for finding new ways to respond to the needs of a rapidly aging society......»»
Apple"s tvOS 17.4 update now available for the Apple TV
Apple's latest update for the Apple TV has arrived, with the tvOS 17.4 release to the public containing support for Apple Music Shareplay.The tvOS 17.4 update is ready to download to the Apple TVConcluding another cycle of beta testing, Apple's relea.....»»
Apple Music will no longer work on rooted phones
It seems that Apple Music will no longer work on Android devices that have been rooted, so if you have a rooted phone, it’s time to decide. The post Apple Music will no longer work on rooted phones appeared first on Phandroid. There are.....»»
HomePod Software 17.4 will now automatically choose a default media app
It’s been a few years since Apple let HomePod users choose their preferred media app to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks when asking Siri. However, with HomePod Software 17.4, Apple is making some changes and removing the option to manually c.....»»
Spotify comment on Apple’s $2B antitrust fine hints at possible malicious compliance
We noted yesterday that Spotify welcomed Apple being fined $2B for antitrust offences relating to streaming music services. The tone of the company’s response, however, strongly suggests that it believes the iPhone maker will repeat what some ha.....»»
Predicting who will experience aesthetic chills
Researchers have built a model that can predict with 73.5% accuracy when a person will experience aesthetic chills: shivers, goosebumps, or a feeling of cold down the neck or spine elicited by aesthetic stimuli, such as beautiful music or an inspirat.....»»
HomePod Software 17.4 lets Siri learn your preferred music service for commands
Rather than having to assign a default, HomePod will now automatically launch the user's preferred app for music, podcasts, and audiobooks for the relevant Siri command with the incoming 17.4 update.HomePods Software 17.4 adds new default media servi.....»»
Apple fined $2 billion by EU commission for ‘abusive’ App Store rules, Apple to appeal
The EU commission today announced that it is fining Apple 1.8 billion euros, or about $2 billion USD, for abusing its dominant position in the market for distribution of music streaming services, with ‘abusive’ App Store rules. Specifically, the.....»»
European Union smacks Apple with $2 billion fine over music streaming
The European Union has levied a massive fine against Apple for anticompetitive behavior in a market that it does not hold the dominant position — music streaming.Spotify's App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)The fine was announced live by The.....»»
Veteran Apple engineering exec Dan Riccio ‘nearing retirement’
In January 2021, Apple reshuffled its hardware engineering team by Dan Riccio shifting from Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering to a “new role focusing on a new project.” John Ternus then took the reins of the hardware engineering team.....»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store thefts in New York, California, Las Vegas
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, Apple Store kicks out a reporter, a tech company exec stole and sold MacBooks, and details of an iPhone scam in Iran.The Apple Store in Nanuet The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of.....»»
Apple exec Dan Riccio nearing retirement after 25 years
Former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering Dan Riccio is said to be "nearing retirement" after over 25 years at Apple.The Apple Vision Pro project is said to have been completed under Riccio's leadership. In 2021, it was reported that he ga.....»»
Record Labels: ‘Hisses & Crackles’ Are No License to Copy & Digitize Old Records
Record labels have responded to Internet Archive's motion to dismiss 'expired' ‘Great 78 Project‘ copyright infringement claims. The music companies, including UMG and Sony, counter the statute of limitations argument. In addition, they stress th.....»»
Save up to 40% off on portable speakers today at Amazon
Today, Mar. 1, portable Bluetooth speakers are on sale at Amazon from brands including Bose and Tribit. This includes deals on the Bose SoundLink Micro and Bose SoundLink Revolve+. When it comes to playing music on the go, sometimes you need mo.....»»
Spotify’s New Subscription gets you 15 Hours of Audiobooks, for a Price
Users will still be able to listen to music and podcasts via Spotify's free tier. The post Spotify’s New Subscription gets you 15 Hours of Audiobooks, for a Price appeared first on Phandroid. In an official announcement today, Spotif.....»»
The role of history in how efficient color names evolve
Suppose two speakers of the same language are playing a guessing game where each has the same color swatches, and Player 1 tries to get Player 2 to guess a hue by naming the color. If the second player consistently guesses correctly as often as possi.....»»