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......»»
iPhone 17 Ultra rumors, Apple Music rumors, iOS 17.5.1 deleted photos bug
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iO.....»»
“Unacceptable”: Spotify bricking Car Thing devices in Dec. without refunds
Spotify stopped making Car Things in July 2022 but kept selling them. Enlarge (credit: Spotify) Owners of Spotify's soon-to-be-bricked Car Thing device are begging the company to open-source the gadgets to save some the.....»»
How to burn a CD in Windows 11
Sometimes you need to use a compact disc for storing or sharing data, and so here's how to burn a CD in Windows 11, for both music and data......»»
7 of the best sites for royalty-free, public domain music
Free music? Yes, there are places online where you enjoy free music. The catch? This is content that's no longer protected by copyright......»»
Shazam app now supports Live Activities for seamless background multitasking
Today the Shazam app has been updated to version 17.11, which adds support for Live Activities on all compatible iPhone models. If you own an iPhone 15 or 15 Pro model, or an iPhone 14 Pro, you’ll now be able to keep Shazam’s music detection.....»»
Spotify will kill Car Thing units later this year, tells owners to throw them away
Spotify has just announced that Car Thing, its discontinued car display, is dying. As in, the company will be killing any remaining units later this year. more….....»»
Shazam can now run in the background with Live Activities
The new Shazam version 17.11 can keep continuously listening for music to identify, and will now display the results via Live Activities on the iPhone.Shazam shown in the Dynamic Island on an iPhoneShazam has always been able to identify music by lis.....»»
US sues Ticketmaster and owner Live Nation, seeks breakup of monopoly
Live Nation has monopolized "nearly all live music in America today," US says. Enlarge / Ticketmaster advertisements in the United States v. South Africa women's soccer match at Soldier Field on September 24, 2023 in Chicago, Ill.....»»
Apple Music ‘best albums of all time’ countdown reveals the top 10
Apple Music’s ‘100 best albums of all time’ ranking kicked off last week, with the company revealing 10 of its choices each day, starting with 91-100. Apple has today completed its list, revealing its top 10 choices, with the number one albu.....»»
Apple Music"s best 100 albums list is done, and it"s controversial
Apple Music has revealed its entire list of what its staff, music experts, and stars, say are the top 100 albums of all time — and like all best album lists, it's controversial."The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" is the best album ever made — says.....»»
Rumor: iOS 18 to include new ‘smart song transitions’ feature for Apple Music
We’re less than three weeks away from WWDC, where Apple will announce iOS 18 and its array of new AI and new home screen customization features. A new rumor today suggests that Apple is also working on updates to Apple Music crossfade for iOS 18….....»»
New Music & audio enhancements plus a mysterious "Passthrough" feature are coming at WWDC
Apple is internally testing improved versions of its built-in Music and QuickTime apps, which in iOS 18 and macOS 15 will gain support for smooth audio transitions and a new "Passthrough" feature.Apple's Music app will receive two new audio featuresP.....»»
"How a healthy community should be": How music in youth detention can create new futures
Many young people in contact with the justice system come from backgrounds of extreme poverty, parental abuse or neglect, parental incarceration and disrupted education......»»
Apple fights $2B antitrust fine over Spotify complaint, challenging EU in court
Apple said back in March that it would appeal the $2B antitrust fine levied against it by the EU in respect of a complaint made by Spotify, and it is now reported to have filed its lawsuit. It’s the latest example of the iPhone maker taking an a.....»»
Apple takes EU to court over $2 billion Apple Music fine
Apple has filed a lawsuit with Europe's General Court over the EU's decision to fine it for Apple Music's alleged unfair competition practices against Spotify.Spotify's App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)In March 2024, the European Union fined.....»»
Check Out This Nifty Bedtime iPhone Trick
If you like to listen to white noise on your iPhone in bed, you might love this extremely subtle trick using the device’s alarm. A lot of people like to listen to music, audio books, movies, or TV shows while they fall asleep. Of course, in doi.....»»
Sony Music opts out of AI training for its entire catalog
Music group contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of content Enlarge / The Sony Music letter expressly prohibits artificial intelligence developers from using its music — which includes artists such as Beyoncé. (cr.....»»
How to watch the 59th ACM Awards live stream
Country Music's Party of the Year returns with the 59th ACM Awards. Find out how to watch a live stream of the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards......»»
Spotify hit with cease and desist from music publishers alleging ‘direct infringement’
Spotify is being accused of engaging in “direct infringement by hosting unlicensed musical works in its lyrics, videos and podcasts” by the National Music Publishers Association. In a new letter sent to the music streaming service this week, the.....»»
Apple Previews iOS 18 Features for iPhone
Apple today released a preview of upcoming iOS 18 features for iPhone including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts. iOS 18 will make its official debut at WWDC 2024 in June, but Apple’s announced some of the operating system’.....»»