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Spotify CEO urges EU to punish Apple for flouting Digital Markets Act
- Spotify CEO criticizes Apple for disregarding EU's regulations on major tech companies.
- Daniel Ek calls on regulators to enforce the law on Apple's conduct.
- EU competition chief expected to rule on Apple's compliance with Digital Markets Act soon.
- US President Donald Trump warns of retaliatory tariffs if Apple faces 'disproportionate' penalties.
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As Spotify says its not to blame how little artists make from streaming, here's how you can really support your favorite bands – from a working musician
- Spotify claims that how much money goes to artists and songwriters depends on their own contracts.
- Spotify does not pay for most of the songs on its service, and the majority of its payouts go to already established artists.
- To support artists directly, it is recommended to buy music from their Bandcamp or merchandise and attend their shows.
- Streaming alone does not guarantee artists a sustainable income.
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Spotify Teams Up with ElevenLabs to Expand AI-Narrated Audiobooks
- Spotify has partnered with ElevenLabs to introduce AI-narrated audiobooks on its platform.
- Authors can generate audiobooks in 29 languages using ElevenLabs' AI audio service.
- The free version of ElevenLabs' service is limited to 10 minutes of text-to-speech conversion.
- The publishing community is debating the impact of AI-generated audiobooks on the quality of consumer experience.
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Spotify audiobooks just added more AI-narration support, and now your next listen might not be so human anymore
- Spotify has partnered with ElevenLabs for AI-narrated audiobooks
- ElevenLabs offers human-like AI audio for seamless narration
- The partnership will bring more AI-generated content to Spotify
- Listeners will be able to differentiate between human and AI-narrated audiobooks
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Spotify is making it easier to release audiobooks narrated by AI
- Spotify is partnering with AI voice software provider ElevenLabs to bring more AI-narrated audiobooks to its platform.
- Currently, AI-recorded audiobooks are allowed on Spotify, but with restrictions imposed by the audiobook platform, Findaway Voices.
- ElevenLabs offers authors the ability to narrate audiobooks in 32 languages using a wide selection of synthetic voices.
- Spotify sees the potential of using digital voice-narration to make audiobook production more affordable and to bring attention to older, backlist titles.
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Spotify now offers its listeners AI-narrated audiobooks
- Spotify announced that it will begin accepting AI-narrated audiobooks, in partnership with ElevenLabs.
- Authors can use ElevenLabs' platform to narrate their audiobooks in 29 languages, with control over voice and intonation.
- Authors need to upload their work to ElevenLabs for AI voiceover and then submit the resulting file package to Spotify's audiobook distribution service.
- Established authors like John Scalzi may have reservations about AI-narrated audiobooks and prefer human narrators for their works.
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Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks
- Spotify has partnered with ElevenLabs to accept audiobooks narrated using AI voice technology.
- The partnership is expected to increase the number of AI-narrated audiobooks on Spotify.
- Authors can upload AI-narrated audiobooks by downloading the file package from ElevenLabs and using Spotify's Findaway Voices.
- The rise of AI-generated audiobooks has raised concerns about the quality within the publishing community.
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Spotify Music Pro launches in 2025, but Hi-Fi songs aren’t why you’ll subscribe
- Spotify is planning to launch its High-Fidelity tier, known as Spotify Music Pro, in 2025.
- The Pro tier will offer more than just Lossless support, including remixing tools and access to concert tickets.
- The pricing for the Pro tier will vary by country, with an extra $5.99 charge on top of the Premium subscription.
- The ability to connect fans with their favorite artists through pre-sales and better seats is seen as a potential partnership opportunity with Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
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Spotify Readies Premium Tier With Hi-Fi Audio and AI Features
- Spotify is preparing to launch a new premium subscription plan called 'Music Pro' later this year.
- The subscription plan will offer high-quality audio streaming, remixing capabilities, and exclusive concert ticket access.
- Pricing will vary by region, with lower prices for developing markets.
- Spotify aims to attract devoted music fans and diversify its revenue streams with the enhanced tier.
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Spotify’s HiFi streaming could finally arrive this year
- Spotify is reportedly finalizing details to launch its HiFi tier, which supports lossless audio.
- The new tier, potentially named "Music Pro", may cost an additional $5 or $6 per month.
- Spotify plans to differentiate Music Pro by offering features like song remixing and exclusive concert ticket sales.
- Spotify recently signed licensing agreements with Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group, indicating the inclusion of HiFi streaming in the future.
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Spotify HiFi: release date rumors, price predictions, and everything we know so far
- Spotify HiFi promises lossless, CD-quality audio, aiming to compete with services like Tidal and Apple Music.
- Despite delays, Spotify has not yet launched its HiFi tier, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its release.
- Apple and Amazon are ahead in offering hi-res audio, while Spotify's progress has been slower.
- Spotify HiFi may initially be available in select markets and is expected to cost more than the current premium subscription.
- Users speculate that Spotify HiFi songs will be downloadable for offline listening.
- The release date for Spotify HiFi remains uncertain, with licensing and attention to social features contributing to delays.
- Speculations suggest that Spotify HiFi could be a $5 add-on to the Premium Plan, likely costing between $14.99 and $19.99 monthly.
- Spotify HiFi will offer CD-quality lossless audio, potentially rivaling services like Tidal, Deezer, and Apple Music.
- The service may enhance audio quality, revealing new details in songs with wider and more immersive sound.
- It is uncertain which songs from Spotify's vast catalog will be available in HiFi quality, with major labels likely included.
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Retention before acquisition: How best-in-class products reduce churn?
- Retaining customers is crucial for increasing Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) and reducing acquisition costs.
- The trial phase is critical for a product to demonstrate its value and convert users into paying customers.
- Setting the right pricing that aligns with perceived value plays a pivotal role in customer retention.
- To ensure long-term loyalty, products should deliver on promises, personalize experiences, and introduce rewards.
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More details of Spotify's new Music Pro plan have leaked – including the price
- Spotify Music Pro is tipped to launch later in 2025.
- The subscription will cost an extra $6 on top of the $12-per-month Premium plan.
- The main features of Spotify Music Pro will include higher-quality audio, access to bonus remixing tools, and deals on concert tickets.
- Spotify is exploring different options for its Music Pro plan and will test a number of them during 2025.
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Spotify’s rumored Music Pro plan could allow you to create your own remixes using AI
- Spotify is reportedly planning to introduce a Music Pro tier with better-quality audio and remixing tools.
- The Music Pro tier may cost an additional $5.99 monthly on top of existing subscriptions.
- Spotify aims to launch the Music Pro tier sometime later this year.
- The tier could offer higher-quality audio and an AI-powered remixing feature.
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HiFi audio could finally land on Spotify with a top-up scheme in 2025
- Spotify is planning to launch a new "super fan" subscription add-on that offers higher quality audio streaming, AI remixing tools, and access to concert tickets.
- The launch of this new service is expected later this year, under the name "Spotify Pro", although the exact pricing and release date are yet to be finalized.
- Spotify is currently in discussions with music labels to secure licensing agreements for the higher quality audio streaming service.
- Competitors like Amazon, Apple, and Tidal have already established their presence in the high-fidelity music streaming market, offering audio formats ranging from CD-quality to hi-res FLAC.
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