For those interested in exploring AI Music, there's a "Virtual Rock Band" available on Spotify and most other streaming platforms. I've heard from reliable sources that their music is quite decent. ;)
Feel free to share any other AI music you might find on streaming platforms that you enjoy...
Paid music streaming subscriptions surging in South Africa
The use of paid music streaming services surged in South Africa in 2023, according to a report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
IFPI's annual Global Music Report found that the broader Sub-Saharan...
OpenAI's voice-mimicking AI tool previewed
OpenAI is sharing early results from a test for a feature that can read words aloud in a convincing human voice — highlighting a new frontier for artificial intelligence and raising the spectre of deepfake risks.
The company is sharing early demos and...
Apple slapped with R37 billion fine for hampering users from accessing cheaper subscription prices
Apple Inc. was hit Monday with a €1.8 billion (R37.24 billion) penalty from the European Union over an investigation into allegations it shut out music-streaming rivals, including Spotify...
Hey all. I recently purchased a Hisense 65" smart TV that runs on their VIDAA OS. I was impressed with the way it runs, and it has a great remote for shortcuts and so on. But it is lacking in some apps. They just do not appear on their store, and i don't think you can sideload anthing onto it...
EU fining Apple R10.2 billion for stifling music streaming service competition
Apple Inc. will face a European Union fine close to €500 million (R10.18 billion) over the regulator’s investigation into allegations it silenced music-streaming rivals, including Spotify Technology SA, on its...
Joining Netflix, YouTube and Spotify won't make dedicated apps for Apple Vision Pro
Google’s YouTube and Spotify Technology SA, the world’s most popular video and music services, are joining Netflix Inc. in steering clear of Apple Inc.’s upcoming mixed-reality headset.
YouTube said in a...
Spotify cuts 1,500 employees
Spotify Technology SA is reducing its workforce by 17% in the company’s steepest cuts this year, part of an aggressive effort to shrink costs and drive profitability.
Employees affected by the layoffs will be notified on Monday, the music streaming company said in...
Spotify hikes prices in South Africa
Spotify has notified subscribers in South Africa that the price of its service will increase in November 2023.
The music streaming, audiobook, and podcast platform has announced price increases for its Premium Individual and Duo plans. Its Family plan...
Spotify finally getting high-fidelity plan
Spotify Technology SA is planning a more expensive subscription option that’s expected to include high-fidelity audio in an effort to drive more revenue and placate investors who’ve been saying the company should raise its prices.
Dubbed “Supremium”...
Spotify suffers global outage
Spotify users worldwide complained on Wednesday afternoon that they could not stream music and podcasts over the platform.
“Something’s not quite right, and we’re looking into it. Thanks for your reports!” the company said on Twitter at 14:18.
Spotify shutting down live audio app
Spotify is shutting down its live audio app — Spotify Live — as it believes it no longer makes sense as an independent app, The Verge reports.
The streaming platform will continue offering limited live audio, including listening parties, in Spotify's main app.
Spotify joining Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft with jobs cuts
Spotify Technology SA is planning layoffs as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the plans, joining a slew of technology companies from Amazon.com Inc. to Meta Platforms Inc. in announcing job cuts to lower...
Streaming and online entertainment prices — SA vs the world
South Africans pay relatively low fees for online entertainment services compared to major countries around the world, an analysis by Picodi has shown.
The discount coupon website recently compared the subscription prices of dominant...
Spotify gives four South African podcasts slice of R1.8 million
Spotify has announced the Africa Podcast Fund, which will see four South African podcasts get a cut of $100,000 (R1.85 million) in funding.
The South African podcasts that will receive funding are After School is After School with...
Steam hits new peak player record — more than population of Australia or Netherlands
Steam hit over 30 million concurrent users on Sunday, 23 October 2022, a new record for peak traffic on Valve's popular PC gaming distribution service.
Third-party Steam statistics tracking website...
Spotify buys company that detects hate speech in podcasts
Spotify has announced that it acquired Dublin-based content moderation tech company Kinzen as it ramps up its platform safety efforts.
According to the music streaming company, Kinzen uses machine learning and human expertise to monitor...
Twitter adding TikTok-like video player
Twitter's new "immersive" full-screen video player will offer users a more TikTok-like experience. The company is also adopting a "swipe up" gesture similar to the short-form video app.
The microblogging platform announced the change on Thursday, 29...
Spotify upgrades free trial
The world's biggest music streaming service, Spotify, has extended the free trial for its Premium service by two months.
The company previously offered the same promotion twice in 2021.