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James Gunn Releases Official Spotify Playlist for Each Superman Character
- James Gunn has created custom Spotify playlists for Superman characters like Superman, Lex Luthor, Eve Teschmacher, Metamorpho, and the Engineer.
- Gunn also thought up playlists for Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, characterizing Lois as having refined taste and Jimmy with a mishmash of songs.
- Superman's playlist consists of feel-good tracks, Lex Luthor's music reflects his narcissism, and Eve's playlist includes girl pop artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift.
- Fans can check out these playlists to get pumped up for the Superman movie scheduled to release on July 11.
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Meet Velvet Sundown: The AI music band with over 10 lakh Spotify listeners
- The Velvet Sundown, an AI music band, has gained over 850,000 monthly Spotify listeners since June 2025, sparking concern about the impact of AI-generated music on human creativity.
- Their breakout track, “Dust on the Wind,” with over 10 lakh streams, reveals their algorithmic origins and questionable authenticity, raising doubts about the future of art and creativity.
- The band’s rise has been attributed to algorithm manipulation and Spotify's visibility boost, highlighting the challenges genuine artists face in a saturated market.
- While The Velvet Sundown claims to be an 'artistic provocation' using AI for music creation, the band's success underscores the potential threat AI-generated music poses to authentic human expression in the music industry.
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TechDigest
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BYD to launch hybrid Land Rover Defender rival, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra grabs T3 gong
- Chinese automaker BYD is set to launch a new premium plug-in hybrid 4x4, competing with the Land Rover Defender, likely to be named Denza in the UK.
- Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra has been awarded 'Best Phone' by T3, featuring an improved design, bigger screen, impressive camera, fast performance, and an S Pen.
- EU now requires smartphone manufacturers to include labels indicating battery life, longevity, IP rating, drop resistance, and repairability scores for new models.
- A mysterious band called The Velvet Sundown is gaining popularity on Spotify, believed to be AI-generated, but denied by the band.
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The Verge
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Deerhoof did not want its music ‘funding AI battle tech’ — so it ditched Spotify
- The indie rock band Deerhoof decided to remove its music from Spotify.
- The decision was made due to Spotify founder Daniel Ek's investment in Helsing, a German defense group that specializes in AI and drones.
- Helsing recently received 600 million euros in funding, led by Ek's venture capital firm Prima Materia.
- Deerhoof expressed concerns about its music indirectly funding AI and drone technologies used in military applications.
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Ars Technica
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Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band
- A new band called The Velvet Sundown, apparently created by AI, debuted on Spotify and quickly gained over half a million listeners with classic rock-style tracks released under the band's name.
- The existence of The Velvet Sundown has sparked doubts among listeners due to the lack of verifiable information about the band's members, leading to suspicions that it is a machine creation, particularly after posts on Instagram revealed inconsistencies hinting at AI involvement.
- The Velvet Sundown is not the only AI-generated music act on streaming platforms, as highlighted by host John Oliver in a recent episode, with other AI bands like The Devil Inside also releasing music. While Spotify accepts AI music without mandating disclosure, Deezer includes a disclaimer for AI-created tracks.
- The proliferation of AI in music creation raises questions about transparency and the distinction between art created by humans versus machines, with efforts needed to ensure listeners can differentiate between AI-generated content and traditional human art.
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One of the Spotify playlists you love the most just got a massive makeover
- Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist has been given a makeover, including a new design and new listening controls.
- Users can now control the genre while playing their Discover Weekly playlist.
- The changes are available for Spotify Premium users.
- Fans eagerly anticipate the new tunes tailored to their music preferences every Monday morning.
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Spotify For Android Auto Receives Major Update With New Interface And “Jam” Support
- Spotify has released a significant update for its Android Auto app, featuring new features and design enhancements previewed at Google I/O 2025.
- The update includes a refreshed interface following Android Auto standards, making it easier for drivers and passengers to navigate the app.
- Enhancements like an improved layout, prominent 'Downloaded' section, offline content indicator, and manual search capability enhance the user experience.
- The addition of Spotify Jam allows passengers to contribute to the shared playback queue via a QR code, creating a more interactive in-car experience.
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Medium
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Product Notes by Sai — The Product Thinking Playbook — With a Spotify Example
- Product thinking is crucial in product management for success and focuses on user needs.
- Understanding the problem before building solutions is vital to prevent startup failures.
- Product journey involves understanding the problem first, then building the solution effectively.
- Airbnb's success story showcases the importance of deep user empathy in product development.
- Seven steps of product thinking guide from clarity to prioritization for effective product management.
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‘AI doesn’t know what an orgasm sounds like’: audiobook actors grapple with the rise of robot narrators
- Audiobook narrators express concern over AI taking over narration industry, potentially leading to job losses.
- Audible announced the use of AI-generated voices for audiobooks, causing worry in Australian industry.
- Actors fear AI lacks human touch in narration, struggles with emotions like laughter or intimacy.
- AI threatens to undermine quality and uniqueness in audiobooks, raising concerns among voice actors.
- Writers and actors in Australia apprehensive about AI's impact on creative storytelling and industry ethics.
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BGR
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An AI-generated rock band topped 500,000 listeners on Spotify
- An AI-generated rock band called The Velvet Sundown, which doesn't exist in real life, reached 500,000 listeners on Spotify in a few weeks.
- AI software is being used to create music that mimics what you would typically hear on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music, with Fuzz AI offering an AI-centered music streaming experience.
- While some artists are open about using AI tools in their creations, others may not disclose the use of AI, leading to a debate about transparency in AI-generated content.
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TechCrunch
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Instagram now lets you share Spotify songs with sound to Stories
- Instagram now allows users to share Spotify songs with sound to their Stories, enabling viewers to listen to song previews within the app.
- This update aims to enhance music sharing and discovery on Instagram, positioning the platform as a hub for music exploration.
- Instagram has also introduced streaming Spotify songs in Instagram Notes, further promoting real-time music sharing.
- Additionally, Instagram is rolling out new fonts for Stories and Reels, starting with a font inspired by singer Rosalía's handwriting.
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The Verge
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Spotify will let users personalize the genre of Discover Weekly playlists
- Spotify is adding new personalization features to its Discover Weekly playlist, allowing users to choose genres like pop, R&B, and funk for more tailored music recommendations.
- The Discover Weekly playlist, which has been streamed over 100 billion times, aims to introduce users to new music based on their preferences but has faced criticisms for repetitiveness and inaccurate genre classifications.
- In addition to genre options, the Discover Weekly playlist will have a new look with updated cover art, enhancing the user experience.
- Spotify's focus on hyper-personalization is evident through features like AI-powered tools and improved playlist recommendations, indicating a move towards addressing user dissatisfaction and maintaining personalized music experiences.
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Video podcasting is surging and creating much-needed work in Hollywood
- Video podcasting is growing and creating opportunities for hosts.
- Podcasters are shifting to video format to connect with larger audiences.
- YouTube and Spotify are driving the growth of video podcasting.
- The rise of video podcasts has opened up job opportunities in the industry.
- Traditional media professionals are transitioning to video podcasting for new opportunities.
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Spotify’s much hated ‘Create’ button could soon go away, if you want it to (APK teardown)
- Spotify faced backlash after introducing a 'Create' button in its app's bottom navigation.
- Code in the latest app release suggests Spotify may offer users the option to hide the Create button.
- A toggle to opt-out of the Create button is anticipated, but it is not currently active.
- The introduction of the Create button aimed to simplify playlist creation but received widespread criticism.
- Many users dislike the button, stating it disrupts their routine.
- Spotify seems to be responding to user complaints by considering making the Create button optional on the navigation bar.
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Still upset about last summer’s Spotify price bump? These lawmakers are on the case
- Spotify introduced audiobook access and raised pricing for Premium plans last year.
- Senators believe consumers weren't adequately informed about the changes and accuse Spotify of reducing payouts to musicians.
- Senators are petitioning the FTC to intervene.
- The Premium plan price was increased from $11 to $12 per month.
- The increase was accompanied by access to 15 hours of audiobook streams each month.
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