Spotify paying subscribers pass 200M, but quarterly loss climbs almost 700%
The number of Spotify paying subscribers passed 200 million for the first time in the last quarter. The company added 10M new subscribers to hit 205M paid accounts, and 489M in total. However, the company – which has almost never posted a quarterl.....»»
Sonos laying off 6% of employees ‘for long-term success’
Sonos announced layoffs of about 100 employees as the company weathers a continued software meltdown, and a major loss of revenue because of it......»»
AutoCanada considers selling U.S. stores, reports data breach and $24 million Q2 loss
AutoCanada is exploring the sale of its U.S. dealerships and other “non-profitable and non-core assets,” as the company swung to a loss for the second quarter amid falling sales, a significant used-vehicle inventory writedown and fallout from the.....»»
Nighttime light data shows inequities in restoring power after Hurricane Michael
Among the many devastating impacts in the aftermath of a hurricane are power outages, which can take days or even weeks to restore. Communities grappling with the loss of electricity may encounter obstacles in accessing vital services, including food.....»»
Loss of Pulse Detection is a Pixel Watch feature Apple should consider using
One of the new features announced in yesterday’s Google hardware event was Loss of Pulse Detection, found in the new Pixel Watch 3. This would seem a great feature to pair with the Apple Watch’s own proactive monitoring and emergency alert fea.....»»
In major u-turn, Apple allows Spotify to display pricing and direct users to its website
In a major u-turn, Apple is now allowing Spotify to display pricing in the app – including promotional offers – and to direct users to its website to sign up. The move comes three months after the iPhone maker rejected a a Spotify app update w.....»»
Spotify crows about Apple being forced to show alternative pricing
The EU's anti-steering measures mean Apple must now let developers tell users of prices available outside of the App Store, and it's a good thing — but maybe not the victory for democracy that Spotify is trying to claim.Spotify logoSpotify has cons.....»»
The Google Pixel Watch 3 has a never-before-seen health feature
Google's Pixel Watch 3 comes with a pulse loss detection feature that has never been seen before on a smartwatch. It uses the heart data to call for emergency......»»
Feature Request: Let us manually add any ticket or pass to Apple Wallet
I’m a huge fan of Apple Wallet, not just for Apple Pay, but also as a single repository for all my tickets, boarding passes, and the like. I love the proactive way they pop up when close to boarding time, making it a single tap to scan at a barr.....»»
Kia-Hyundai anti-theft fix is working after years of viral video exposure, study finds
A study by the Highway Loss Data Institute find that a software device developed by the companies to prevent vehicle theft dropped claim rates by 53 percent......»»
How to clear your Spotify queue
Clearing your Spotify queue doesn’t take long at all, and it gives you a good reason to start reorganizing your music library. Here’s how to do it......»»
"All of us urgently need to band together to pass a robust and just Earth to future generations," says expert
An article in a special issue on The Planetary Future published in Environmental Policy and Law considers the Planetary Trust as an essential framework underlying today's kaleidoscopic world, reviews important developments in implementing the Trust,.....»»
2025 iPhone SE with iPhone 14 form factor and Apple Intelligence sounds like a winner
All reports point to the 2025 iPhone SE being a huge upgrade from the 2022 model, but the more we hear about it, the more it looks set to prove a very viable option for those who want a modern iPhone without paying flagship prices. A reasonably co.....»»
Pass the mayo: Condiment could help improve fusion energy yields
Controlling a problematic instability could lead to cheaper internal fusion. Enlarge (credit: jules/CC BY 2.0) Inertial confinement fusion is one method for generating energy through nuclear fusion, albeit one plagued b.....»»
Don’t expect Grand Theft Auto 6 to launch on Xbox Game Pass
Take-Two Interactive likely won't be launching Grand Theft Auto 6 on Xbox Game Pass, according to comments from its CEO......»»
If Apple TV+ abandons theatrical releases, it won"t be because of money
No Apple TV+ movie has become a blockbuster hit bringing in enough money to rival the iPhone, but theatrical releases help the company attract subscribers — and also talent.Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 'Wolfs'Writer/director Jon Watts' movie "Wo.....»»
Black employees more likely to experience depression after workplace mistreatment
Workplace mistreatment results in higher rates of depression and sleep loss in Black employees than white employees according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington......»»
3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass that you should play this weekend (August 9-11)
Don't miss these three great games before they leave Xbox Game Pass later this month......»»
Epic Games and Spotify object to Apple’s new fees – and there’s only one solution
The controversy over Apple’s fees for apps which are sold outside the App Store continues, with both Epic Games and Spotify objecting to the company’s latest attempt to comply with EU antitrust laws. Spotify has described Apple’s latest fee.....»»
Free ChatGPT users can now generate images with DALL-E 3 (just)
ChatGPT was originally limited to text interactions, but paid subscribers last year gained the ability to use the chatbot to generate images with DALL-E 3. That feature is now coming to free ChatGPT users too, though you’ll be limited to just tw.....»»
Epic Games & Spotify unsurprisingly unhappy with Apple"s latest DMA update
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney was quick to criticize Apple's new fee structure in the EU, calling them "junk fees," while Spotify said the update is "unacceptable."'Fortnite' maker isn't happy with Apple's revised DMA rulesApple's initial attempt at following.....»»