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Spotify has been filling your recommendations with fake artists and music it barely pays for, according to in-depth report
- Spotify is reportedly pushing "ghost artists" into many playlists
- The music is cheaply produced and designed to sound like other people's music
- Spotify employees are giving this music undue prominence in playlists
- This practice reduces royalty payments to artists and raises concerns for listeners
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Why Spotify Wrapped Still Reigns Supreme in the World of Year-End Recaps
- Spotify Wrapped continues to dominate the world of year-end recaps, despite competition from YouTube Music, Google Photos, and Apple Music Replay.
- Spotify Wrapped is considered the gold standard due to its personalized and impactful nature.
- YouTube Music Recap feels more like an update and lacks the personal touch that Spotify Wrapped offers.
- Google Photos' recaps are nostalgic but lack the ability to connect users to a larger community like music does.
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Spotify's Car Thing Accessory is Officially Dead
- Spotify has officially shut down its Car Thing accessories, discontinuing the product.
- Car Thing is no longer functional and will not work with the Spotify streaming service.
- The decision to discontinue Car Thing was due to low demand and supply chain issues.
- Existing Car Thing accessories are now completely non-operational.
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This is your last chance to get a refund for Spotify’s Car Thing
- Spotify's Car Thing, its first-ever hardware product, has been officially discontinued and is no longer operational.
- Owners of Car Thing have the last chance to get a full refund by contacting customer service before January 14, 2025.
- To request a refund, customers need to start a conversation with Spotify's customer service bots and provide proof of purchase.
- Car Thing users attempting to use the device now receive a message stating its discontinuation and advising them to visit carthing.com for more information.
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Was your 2024 Spotify Wrapped disappointing? A former engineer explains why it felt like a flop this year
- Spotify users expressed disappointment with this year's Wrapped, the year-end round-up.
- A former Spotify engineer explained that Wrapped lacked context and community connection.
- Despite negative reactions, this year's Wrapped had the highest user engagement for Spotify.
- Spotify aimed to incorporate AI features but may have overlooked the humanistic elements users enjoy.
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HarperCollins CEO touts Spotify’s audiobooks entry, AI’s impact on publishing
- HarperCollins CEO, Brian Murray, discussed the impact of Spotify's audiobook entry and AI on the publishing industry at a conference.
- Murray praised Spotify's entry into the audiobook market, noting its success in monetizing occasional audiobook listeners.
- HarperCollins has a wholesale distribution deal with Spotify, which pays the publisher based on consumption.
- Murray also expressed concerns about generative AI and its potential impact on content quality, but acknowledged the benefits of AI in marketing and selling, translations, and film adaptations.
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Spotify users refuse to let Car Thing die with new workarounds
- Spotify's Car Thing has been officially discontinued and bricked as of December 9, 2024.
- Some users have found ways to bypass the brick and continue using the device.
- Solutions range from avoiding updating the Spotify app to pressing a button combo while the device is booting.
- Community projects are also offering a second life to Car Thing.
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Spotify Discontinues Car Thing Smart Player
- Spotify has discontinued its Car Thing, a hardware product that allowed users to control the streaming service through car speakers.
- Car Thing is no longer operational, and owners are advised to reset the device and dispose of it according to electronic waste guidelines.
- Spotify will not release a new version or replacement for Car Thing.
- The company decided to streamline its product offerings and focus on developing new features and enhancements for Spotify.
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OpenAI bets you’ll pay $200 a month for ChatGPT
- OpenAI has launched the “12 Days of OpenAI,” when it will update its followers with new features through its live blog.
- The most important part of the event so far is the release of the full version of OpenAI’s “reasoning” o1 model.
- Spotify’s Wrapped feature did not meet users’ expectations this year.
- The court has denied Elon Musk’s attempted revision of a denied $56bn pay package.
- Intel announced that CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the company’s board of directors.
- Bluesky CEO Jay Graber said the social network may trial ads at some point in the future.
- Users have found that an online chatbot named ChatGPT crashes after receiving questions regarding “David Mayer.”
- Apple Watch app TeslaBit, created by Tesla, will allow its user to generate silly sounds and a fart effect as a prank.
- Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner have reportedly filed trademarks affiliated with a business called Khloud for foods such as granola and popcorn.
- A new app called Death Clock predicts when its user will die and offers suggestions on how to extend life.
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Poll: Did you like this year’s Spotify Wrapped?
- Spotify Wrapped, the year-end recap by Spotify, took a slightly different direction this year.
- The introduction of 'Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast' featured synthetic DJs counting down top songs.
- While many enjoyed the experience, some flaws emerged like hosts struggling to discuss consistent listening tastes.
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Insider
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Spotify Wrapped was a flop for some music listeners this year
- Spotify Wrapped 2024 received mixed reviews from users.
- Some listeners found the recap underwhelming and lacking insightful metrics.
- Features like revealing top genres and sound towns were removed this year.
- Disappointed users expressed frustration and some even switched to Apple Music.
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CanvasSync sets Spotify’s Canvas or other Music apps’ Now Playing album artwork as your wallpaper
- CanvasSync is a new jailbreak tweak that sets Spotify's Canvas or other music apps' Now Playing album artwork as your wallpaper.
- It allows users to showcase the Spotify Canvas or the Now Playing artwork as the wallpaper on the Home Screen and Lock Screen.
- Users can configure CanvasSync in the Settings app, toggling it on or off, choosing where it takes effect, and adjusting the appearance with options like gradient effect and hiding the Home Screen's Dock background.
- CanvasSync is supported on iOS 15 and 16 devices and can be downloaded for free from pkgFiles' personal repository.
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What’s happened to Spotify Wrapped?
- This year marks ten years of Spotify Wrapped.
- Since it began, Wrapped has paved the way for end-of-year summaries in top products like Duolingo, Strava, Monzo, Twitch, Apple Music, Depop, and Reddit.
- The campaign drove 60 million shares of their graphics in 2021 and saw 120 million users engaging with the feature in 2022.
- Wrapped used to be fun, creative, and cool with unique features like Genre Burger, Listening Personality, and Audio Auras.
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Spotify has disabled Car Thing streaming devices
- Spotify has officially discontinued Car Thing, its in-car streaming device, with all units now disabled.
- Launched in February 2022, the device aimed to improve music control in cars without built-in infotainment systems.
- The discontinuation was due to low demand and supply chain issues.
- Customers have until January 14, 2025, to contact customer service and provide proof of purchase for a refund.
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3 ways Spotify’s annual Wrapped of songs you listen to helps define who you are
- Spotify has released its annual Spotify Wrapped, showcasing users' listening habits from the past year.
- The appeal of Spotify Wrapped lies in its ability to help users understand themselves.
- It fulfills the need for self-reflection, as music reflects our experiences and emotions.
- Sharing Spotify Wrapped lists facilitates social comparison, connection, and a sense of belonging.
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