You"re not tone deaf and you know more about music than you think
Think of the last time you were at a birthday party and the obligatory rendition of "Happy Birthday" began. If you're like most people, you probably joined in without a second thought. Would you be surprised to know that the version of "Happy Birthda.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
How to add family members to your Apple Music subscription
A Family subscription is a great way to save money on Apple Music. Here’s how you can add family members to your Apple Music without getting a headache......»»
This new Spotify feature is like a Magic 8 Ball for music
Spotify's new Song Psychic feature hopes to answer some of life's burning questions while suggesting music as answers......»»
Spotify launches fun ‘Song Psychic’ feature to predict your future and more with music
Spotify is out with its newest feature today – Song Psychic. The mystical new option is hoping to offer some “cosmic guidance” wrapped in a fun musical experience. Here’s how to try it out now. more….....»»
Adobe’s New AI Tools are Designed for Easier Audio Production
Known as "Project Music GenAI Control," the software allows creators to generate music from text prompts. The post Adobe’s New AI Tools are Designed for Easier Audio Production appeared first on Phandroid. As AI continues to grow and.....»»
When the music changes, so does the dance: Controlling cooperative electronic states in kagome metals
Playing a different soundtrack is, physically speaking, only a minute change of the vibration spectrum, yet its impact on a dance floor is dramatic. People long for this tiny trigger, and as a salsa changes to a tango completely different collective.....»»
How to get Spotify on a MacBook, Mac Mini, or iMac
Listen to your favorite songs, create a new playlist, or look for some new tunes. Here’s how to get Spotify on a MacBook to enjoy music while you work......»»
Apple Music launches new personal ‘Heavy Rotation’ mix, updated daily
Apple Music has launched a new personalized playlist feature today, with users noticing a new ‘Heavy Rotation’ mix in their Made for You section. Heavy Rotation features the songs you are listening to a lot, and the mix is a great way to blast.....»»
Anyone can play Tetris, but architects, engineers and animators alike use the math concepts underlying the game
With its bright colors, easy-to-learn rules and familiar music, the video game Tetris has endured as a pop culture icon over the last 40 years. Many people, like me, have been playing the game for decades, and it has evolved to adapt to new technolog.....»»
Apple Music adds new daily "Heavy Rotation Mix"
Apple has quietly added another favorites-style station to Apple Music, a Heavy Rotation Mix which is updated daily.The new "Heavy Rotation Mix" on Apple MusicFollowing its Valentine's Day themed "Love" and "Heartbreak" stations, Apple Music has now.....»»
YouTube Music"s web app now gives you offline downloads for travel tunes
You'll be able to download your favorite tracks and podcasts, but first, you need a YouTube Premium subscription......»»
Everything you ever wanted to know about TV brightness, nits, and tone mapping
Are nits the be-all and end-all of television specs? Or is it just one more overused selling point? We break it down in a full explainer of TV brightness......»»
TikTok expands integration with Apple Music and Spotify to more regions
TikTok last year introduced a new “Add to Music app” feature which, as the name suggests, lets users quickly save a song they’ve heard in a TikTok video to Apple Music, Spotify or even Amazon Music. While this feature was previously available t.....»»