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Spotify takes aim at YouTube with a new revenue-sharing program for creators
- Spotify is launching a new revenue program for creators to compete with YouTube.
- Creators will receive a share of subscription earnings and ad revenue based on video views.
- Spotify will no longer insert ads into video podcasts for premium subscribers.
- The program will start in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia in January.
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Spotify’s Car Thing, due for bricking, is getting an open source second life
- Spotify's Car Thing, a device for playing Spotify in cars, is being revived through open source.
- The Car Thing was a $100 device with a 4-inch touchscreen and knob for controlling Spotify.
- Spotify discontinued the Car Thing due to low demand and supply chain issues.
- Firmware hackers are working on saving and upgrading the device for further use.
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Denim Adds Direct Spotify Integration to Customize Playlist Artwork
- Denim, a playlist customization app, now integrates directly with Spotify.
- The app allows users to customize playlist artwork without saving images to the Photos app.
- Denim utilizes Spotify's web-based API for third-party apps to simplify the creation process.
- Denim offers a range of artwork options and is available for free on the App Store.
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Let's call it the YouTube election
- YouTube played a significant role in the 2020 election, with many creators and influencers showcasing political content.
- 32% of American adults regularly get their news from YouTube, making it the second most popular social media platform for news consumption.
- YouTube viewers consumed 67 million hours of live streams on Election Day.
- Creators like Joe Rogan and conservative podcasters drew large audiences on YouTube, with Rogan's interview with Trump amassing 47 million views.
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TikTok Update Enables Users to ‘Share to TikTok’ from Spotify and Apple Music
- TikTok introduces 'Share to TikTok' feature, allowing users to share music from Spotify and Apple Music.
- Users can seamlessly share their favorite tracks directly from streaming apps to TikTok.
- This integration enhances the music-sharing experience by utilizing TikTok-specific features.
- The move aims to strengthen TikTok's relationships with streaming services.
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OAuth Tutorial with Go and the Spotify API
- OAuth2 has complexities that you’ll need to understand at least at a high level to integrate external services requiring OAuth2 in your apps.
- This article will help you understand OAuth2 so that you can build and integrate external services that allow users to sign up and sign in with their external profiles, such as GitHub, Spotify, Google, etc.
- OAuth has a set of key components, parameters, and a different flow you’ll need to understand before building; let’s review them.
- When the user tries to give you access to an external resource, you need to direct them to the authorization server with a request that includes the parameters to indicate the data you need from the resource server.
- The data you get from OAuth providers is sensitive, so they specifically require OAuth on those endpoints. Security first!
- When implementing an OAuth provider, follow this safety and great UX practices.
- It’s important to enter the right RedirectURL you provided to the OAuth provider and define only the necessary scopes.
- Use this foundation to explore other features like refresh tokens for sessions with longer lives, and always consider the best practices. Happy building.
- Since we are using the Spotify API for demonstration, you must set up an account to retrieve a Client ID and Client Secret for authorization.
- Finally, import these packages into your main.go file.
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Spotify CEO: Upping User Engagement and Expanding AI Use Paid Off
- Spotify CEO, Daniel Ek, announced that the company has achieved and surpassed its growth targets in the third quarter.
- Key metrics such as monthly active users, subscribers, and total revenue have shown significant growth.
- Spotify's focus on user engagement and expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has contributed to its success.
- The company continues to prioritize podcasting and aims to optimize marketing efforts to improve efficiency.
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Spotify teases a ‘super premium’ tier for superfans and upcoming video expansion in Q3 earnings call
- Spotify CEO Daniel Ek teases the company's upcoming 'super premium' tier, referred to as HiFi, in the Q3 earnings call.
- Spotify plans to introduce a higher-qualify subscription offering with better sound quality and additional features for superfans.
- The company will also expand its video offerings and provide more opportunities for creators to reach Spotify's audience.
- Spotify's Q3 earnings report shows increased subscribers, operating income, and revenue growth.
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Spotify’s Missing Features: How I Would Improve Spotify as a PM
- Spotify can reinforce its path forward through a Product-Led Growth strategy.
- One proposed feature is the 'Spotify Exclusives' that offers exclusive content and experiences.
- Another proposed feature is an ultra-personalized music experience based on user preferences and cultural backgrounds.
- To implement these features, partnerships with artists, advanced AI, and targeted messaging campaigns are suggested.
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Spotify’s Blurred Lines of AI, Ads, and Algorithms
- Spotify has revolutionized the music industry with its streaming-based model, leveraging AI and algorithms to personalize the listener experience.
- It has become a vital platform for independent artists to reach new audiences, paying out billions to them, and gaining investor confidence.
- Spotify's advertising options, like Discovery Mode, have raised concerns about transparency and whether recommendations are influenced by financial incentives.
- The platform's algorithm and corporate relationships have sparked speculation about major-label influence, prompting calls for more transparency in recommendation algorithms.
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Spotify’s Create Cover Art for playlists (Beta)
- Spotify has introduced a new feature called 'Create Cover Art for playlists (Beta)'.
- Users can leverage generative AI to create cover art for their playlists.
- The process involves providing a playlist title, a list of songs (limited to 20 in this case), and prompting AI models to generate the images.
- Different AI models were tested, including ChatGPT, Meta AI, Adobe Firefly, and Gemini.
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Someone Found A Hidden Cheat Code In A 28 Year Old Donkey Kong Game
- A hidden cheat code has been discovered in the 28-year-old game Donkey Kong Country 2.
- The cheat code allows players to return to the map screen even if they haven't completed the level.
- The code was discovered by a Discord user and involves a combination of button presses during the pause screen.
- The discovery comes at a time when Donkey Kong Country 2 is gaining renewed popularity through its inclusion in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog.
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Spotify vs. Pandora: which streaming service should you choose?
- Spotify has a more extensive music catalog, robust social features, and a more polished user experience across devices compared to Pandora.
- Pandora’s Music Genome Project algorithm is exceptional in surfacing new music you’ll love based on detailed song attributes, and it is more budget-friendly.
- In music discovery, Pandora’s radio stations far outshine Spotify, while Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist provides a mix of music you love with music you’re likely to love.
- Spotify is superior to Pandora in Podcasts as it has emerged as the clear leader in this arena and has a significant edge over Pandora.
- Both Pandora and Spotify offer free streaming tiers with ads, Pandora’s mid-tier pricing of $5 per month plan is more budget-friendly than Spotify Premium’s $12 monthly subscription for its Individual plan.
- Spotify provides a more well-rounded and sophisticated user experience with its superior platform and intuitive interface, making it the clear winner over Pandora in this category.
- While both Spotify and Pandora have widespread integration as part of vehicles, TVs, smart speakers, gaming consoles, wearables, and other computing systems and connected devices, Spotify earns the edge as its reach stretches slightly further.
- Spotify is the clear winner in the music streaming arena based on its versatile features, expansive library, and overall value proposition.
- For individuals who prioritize exploring new music and discovering emerging artists, Pandora remains a viable option.
- Both services offer free trials, and annually Pandora provides a longer trial period for its Premium and Plus services.
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Spotify, Paramount Sign Up To Use Google Cloud ARM Chips
- Google Cloud has signed up Spotify and Paramount Global as early customers of its ARM-based data centre processing chip, Axion.
- The chip is designed to be more power-efficient, using about 60% less power compared to conventional counterparts.
- This power efficiency is beneficial for resource-intensive tasks like AI computing.
- ARM-based chips are gaining traction in the AI market, with SoftBank planning to compete directly with Nvidia in AI chip technology.
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UI/Text Blur Issues with Electron-Based Applications (e.g., Spotify, Discord) on Wayland
- Electron-based applications like Spotify and Discord have been facing UI and text blur issues on Wayland-based compositors.
- The problem is caused by these apps not using the Wayland protocol natively, even though they support it.
- To fix the issue, users need to navigate to the '/usr/share/applications' directory, open the corresponding '.desktop' file (e.g., 'discord.desktop'), and add the following line of code: '--enable-features=UseOzonePlatform --ozone-platform=wayland'.
- After saving the file and restarting the application, the blur problem should be resolved.
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