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  1. OnlyOneKenobi

    AI Rock Band

    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...
  2. Hanno Labuschagne

    Music streaming subscriptions surging in South Africa

    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...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    OpenAI's voice-mimicking AI tool previewed

    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...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple slapped with R37 billion fine for hampering users from accessing cheaper subscription prices

    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...
  5. R

    Hisense Vidaa Platform is lacking

    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...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    EU fining Apple R10.2 billion for stifling music streaming service competition

    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...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Joining Netflix, YouTube and Spotify won't make dedicated apps for Apple Vision Pro

    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...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Spotify cuts 1,500 employees

    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...
  9. Jan

    Spotify Premium price increases for South Africa

    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...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Spotify finally getting high-fidelity 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”...
  11. Jan

    Spotify hit with global outage

    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.
  12. Jan

    Spotify Live getting shut down

    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.
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    Spotify joining Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft with jobs cuts

    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...
  14. Vorastra

    User choice billing pilot on Google Play launches in more countries

    https://www.neowin.net/news/user-choice-billing-pilot-on-google-play-launches-in-more-countries/
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Streaming and online entertainment prices — SA vs the world

    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...
  16. Jan

    Spotify announces $100,000 Africa Podcast Fund, gives SA podcasts funded

    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...
  17. Jan

    Steam peak players now bigger than population of Australia or Netherlands

    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...
  18. Jan

    Spotify acquires content moderation company Kinzen

    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...
  19. Jan

    Twitter rolls out TikTok-style video player on iOS

    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...
  20. Jan

    Spotify Premium promotion available again until 11 September 2022

    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.
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