Spotify rolls out group chats
Spotify users can now share the podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks they’re listening to with up 10 people.
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YouTube to pull music data from Billboard’s charts because it doesn’t like its ranking formula
YouTube takes its ball and goes home by pulling Billboard’s access to its music data.
Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered ‘Prompted Playlists’
The playlists can factor in world knowledge, go back to your listening history from day one, and be refreshed daily or weekly.
Radio streamer TuneIn acquired for $175M
Radio streamer TuneIn sold for $175M, down from its earlier valuation of $500M.
Spotify spotted working on a ‘SongDNA’ feature that showcases the people behind your favorite music
Spotify is developing a new “SongDNA” feature that lets users explore music through the people behind it — from writers and producers to vocalists and engineers.
Spotify denies recent accusation that it changed its terms for artists
Spotify sets the record straight about the distribution rights of artists, podcasters, creators, and authors on the platform.
Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks
Spotify is adding new features for free customers that let them pick and play tracks.