Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled
Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.
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Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform
The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.
Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue
Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest.
Amazon’s Prime Video is getting AI-generated Video Recaps for some TV shows
According to Amazon, the feature “utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music.”
Spotify’s new features let listeners explore the people and stories behind their favorite music
Spotify new features will showcase who’s behind your favorite songs, how music is connected, and what inspired the tunes.
Disney and YouTube TV reach deal to end blackout
You can watch “Jeopardy!” on YouTube TV again.
Spotify introduces a Premium Platinum plan with lossless access in five markets
Spotify is debuting a new tiered premium plans in five markets with the costliest tier gaining access to lossless streaming.
YouTube TV’s Disney blackout is ruining my life (I can’t watch ‘Jeopardy!’)
For 12 days and counting, Disney-owned channels like ESPN and ABC have been blacked out on YouTube TV.
Radio streamer TuneIn acquired for $175M
Radio streamer TuneIn sold for $175M, down from its earlier valuation of $500M.
Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs speeds up the world model race with Marble, its first commercial product
Marble is different from competitors like Odyssey, Decart, and Google’s Genie because creates persistent, downloadable 3D environments rather than generating worlds on-the-fly as you explore.