Spotify’s Joe Rogan Controversy Isn’t Over Yet
Spotify needs to do more soul-searching. That’s the prevailing opinion among crisis management experts in the aftermath of recent boycotts by artists and fans over the popular streaming service’s loyalty to Joe Rogan’s controversial.....»»
Spotify Premium adds 200,000 free audiobooks for U.S. subscribers
You'll only get 15 hours a month unless you want to pay more, but free audiobooks on Spotify are free audiobooks on Spotify......»»
Spotify audiobooks now available to Premium subscribers in the US
Free access to Spotify audiobooks is now available to Premium subscribers in the US. The new perk first launched last month in the UK and Australia … more….....»»
Daniel Ek pens op-ed claiming he couldn’t launch Spotify in 2023 because of Apple
Spotify CEO and founder Daniel Ek is no stranger to criticizing Apple and the App Store to anyone who will listen. This time around, Ek has published a new op-ed in the Daily Mail with some of his most poignant criticism of Apple yet. The argumen.....»»
Spotify adds subscribers, still hasn’t added high-res audio
Spotify managed to still add subscribers in the months following a price increase, but the streaming music service still lacks any kind of high-res audio......»»
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service has the features you need?
Spotify may be king of the streaming music world, but when it comes to audio quality, Tidal offers some big competition. Join us as we compare both platforms......»»
French government leaks late October release date for iOS 17.1
France's radiation watchdog has leaked the impending release of iOS 17.1 by October 24, with fixes that will end the iPhone 12 radio frequency exposure controversy and potential recall threat.The entire iPhone 12 lineupAs noted by iPhoneSoft, the Age.....»»
Game devs express joy over “long overdue” retirement of Unity CEO Riccitiello
But some devs urge caution while other Unity board members are still in place. Enlarge / Unity developers won't have John Riccitiello to kick around anymore. (credit: Getty Images) Following weeks of controversy, partial.....»»
Humans got to America 7,000 years earlier than thought, new research confirms
When and how humans first settled in the Americas is a subject of considerable controversy. In the 20th century, archaeologists believed that humans reached the North American interior no earlier than around 14,000 years ago......»»
Spotify audiobooks: Premium subscribers will get 15 hours of free listening per month
A reported Spotify audiobooks development has now been confirmed by the company. Paid subscribers will be able to listen to 15 hours of audiobooks at no extra cost – though Americans are not first in line. Whether or not 15 hours will let you li.....»»
Spotify CEO once again slams Apple’s ‘insane’ control over the internet
Spotify is once again calling on Apple to face consequences for its role as an “internet gatekeeper.” This time, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek voiced his frustration in an interview with the Financial Times, calling on the UK government to “show leader.....»»
Spotify head wants UK to show leadership and stop Apple"s App Store dominance
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has been lobbying the UK government, saying it should use its freedom from the EU to enact tough new laws to end Apple's dominance with the App Store.Spotify's Daniel EkEk's lobbying comes as the UK considers a Digital Markets,.....»»
X CEO shows her iPhone’s Home Screen with her favorite apps – and X isn’t there
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding X (formerly Twitter) since the company was acquired by Elon Musk last year. Earlier this year, Musk appointed former NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino as CEO of X. On Thursday, Yaccarino joined an.....»»
Spotify uses AI to clone and translate podcaster voices in new pilot program
Feature hopes to remove language barriers, but will speakers know if translations are faulty? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, Spotify rolled out a limited pilot program that uses AI to automatically translate p.....»»
Spotify unveils new ‘Jam’ feature for real-time listening parties
Remember the days of Turntable FM? Spotify is looking to channel that energy with a new feature called Jam. This feature will let users create real-time listening sessions that other people can join in on “from wherever” they are. Here’s how th.....»»
Spotify using AI to clone and translate podcasters’ voices
A new Spotify feature powered by artificial intelligence translates a podcast into multiple languages using the same voices of those in the show......»»
Spotify using AI to clone and translate podcaster’s voice
A new Spotify feature powered by artificial intelligence translates a podcast into multiple languages using the same voices of those in the show......»»
Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss
In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan......»»
iOS 17 makes it easier to play Spotify music on HomePod
For the first few years, the HomePod exclusively supported Apple Music and AirPlay. It was not possible for third-party music apps to integrate with the device. In 2020, Apple did a HomePod Siri music API, and some services, such as Pandora, have ad.....»»
Spotify Supremium lossless audio – planned pricing looks to be $20/month
We first heard back in June that Spotify Supremium might be the name given to the company’s long-awaited lossless audio tier, and that now appears to have been confirmed by code found within the app. The code also contains a reference to pricing.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 22, 2023 – Spotify and HomePod improvements
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Ur.....»»