Brussels’ Berlaymont building, which serves as the European Commission’s headquarters. Photo Credit: EmDee Is TikTok really safe for kids? Not according to the European Union’s European Commission, which has given TikTok one month to respond to charges of violating child-protection laws. TikTok is notorious for its younger-leaning demographic, though the question over whether the platform […]
Photo Credit: Deepak Choudhary Spotify has passed one billion downloads on Android, doubling its install rate in just two years. Several factors have helped Spotify dominate the Android landscape, but none more than its long-term partnership with Samsung. Spotify expanded that partnership to become the default music player on Samsung Galaxy devices in 2019. Samsung […]
Photo Credit: Omid Armin An Apple Music HiFi tier may be coming alongside the third-gen AirPods in the ‘coming weeks.’ Citing multiple sources within the music industry, Hits Double Daily says the new high-fidelity music tier may launch soon. The rumor suggests Apple isn’t looking for a premium price for its HiFi tier either – […]
Photo Credit: Ronnie MacDonald / CC by 2.0 Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is serious about buying the Arsenal Football Club. He’s now seeking a consortium of other interested investors. Ek says he’s secured funding for a bid to buy Arsenal and says he’s ready to own it. The Spotify CEO admits it might be a […]
photo credit: freepik Mega-platforms like Spotify and Amazon Music tend to dominate music industry headlines. But Tuned Global is quietly helping the fitness industry deliver customized streaming music experiences for classes — while avoiding the potential pitfalls of today’s complex licensing landscape. If you’ve never heard of Tuned Global, then their behind-the-scenes model is working. […]
Photo Credit: Deezer Deezer comes pre-installed on a new pair of USB-C earbuds – sideloading the music app on Android. Deezer is targeting Samsung Galaxy device owners with the new promotion, which is interesting. Spotify comes pre-installed on Samsung devices through a partnership with Samsung. But these USB-C earbuds ‘sideload’ Deezer onto recent phones like […]
Photo Credit: Sigmund An Australian man was sentenced to two years in prison for operating a site selling stolen Spotify accounts online. The 23-year-old man ran at least four different sites dedicated to selling stolen accounts. Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime, HBO, Xbox Live, and EA Origin accounts were all available to purchase via his websites. […]
Photo Credit: Heidi Fin A Spotify price hike is incoming for several plans in the UK, Europe, and the US. Here are the details. Spotify has begun sending emails to subscribers about the changes to their accounts. The changes affect Student, Duo, and Family plans across Europe and the UK. The changes seem limited to […]
Photo Credit: Haithem Ferdi Spotify’s earnings report this week may reveal a dramatic subscriber growth slowdown. The audio streaming company will report its first-quarter earnings to investors on Wednesday. But that report will likely include news of a significant subscriber slowdown compared to last year. Spotify reported 6 million new subscribers in the first three […]
Photo Credit: Amazon If Amazon Music keeps crashing on your smartphone, there are a few quick fixes to try. Amazon Music has a great selection of tunes, but the app isn’t the most stable on Android devices. That’s especially true if you’re listening on an older (4+ years) smartphone. If you run through this troubleshooting […]