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Developers Lose Access to Some of Spotify’s Recommendation APIs
- Spotify is cutting off access to some features, such as artist and song suggestions, for developers using its Web API to create third-party apps.
- The move is aimed at preventing developers from unlawfully scraping data from Spotify's platform and using it to create rival AI music recommendation models.
- Developers will also lose access to Spotify's Audio Analysis and Audio Features, as well as algorithmically generated playlists.
- Some Spotify users have expressed frustration at the removal of functionality, suspecting it's motivated more by concerns over training AI models than security or user privacy.
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Your Spotify Wrapped 2024 is imminent, official teaser reveals –here's when to expect it
- Spotify has released a new teaser for its Wrapped 2024 roundup.
- The official in-app notice suggests that Spotify Wrapped 2024 is 'right around the corner.'
- Speculations suggest that Wrapped 2024 could be released on December 4.
- Historically, Spotify Wrapped has been launched on Wednesdays in previous years.
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Gemini can now search and play your favorite Spotify tunes
- Gemini is getting a new Spotify extension to expand its music streaming options.
- The extension will allow you to search for, play, and browse music on Spotify using voice commands.
- The official support page is live, hinting at an imminent rollout.
- Gemini previously offered a YouTube Music extension and is now expanding its support for more third-party apps.
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Drake lost his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar. Now he's going to war with Spotify.
- Drake's LLC Frozen Moments has filed a petition against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify alleging that both companies have colluded to make Kendrick Lamar's viral diss track 'Not Like Us' against Drake, a bigger hit than it naturally would have been.
- The filing claims UMG offered lower licensing rates in return for promotion on the platform and used bots to inflate 'Not Like Us' streams on Spotify. Reps from UMG have called the allegations offensive and untrue.
- Drake's filing states that every time a song 'breaks through,' it means another artist does not and UMG's choice to inundate the music market with 'Not Like Us' comes at the expense of its other artists, like Drake.
- The artist and his actions have been criticized by hip-hop fans as petty and destructive to his street cred.
- The use of bots is not new - some artists employ third-party companies that enlist bot accounts to repeatedly listen to the same playlist to increase artificial streaming for higher payouts from Spotify's royalty division. But it is hard to know whether the alleged tactics have an adverse effect on star performers Drake and Lamar.
- Spotify declined to comment, but it has policies to detect and combat artificial streaming, while UMG states it employs ethical practices in marketing and promotional campaigns.
- Ultimately, the attention on the beef between the two has potentially made Spotify and UMG both winners. Lamar's 'Not Like Us' has 900m plays on Spotify, while Drake's diss track has 122m.
- If UMG and Spotify were really conspiring to help one artist over another, they would be severely disrupting the way people discover and come to love music and risking the entire streaming model the music industry now relies on.
- Smaller artists looking to make money off streaming can suffer from illegal streaming and bots, which enlist accounts made by bots to listen repeatedly to playlists to increase streams artificially and dilute different performers' pay.
- The attention and ears on the two artists' beef may have made Spotify and UMG both winners.
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Spotify Appears to be Next With a Gemini Extension
- Spotify is set to have an extension for Gemini, Google's AI-powered tool.
- Gemini struggles to interact with non-Google music services, but the Spotify extension aims to address this.
- Instructions are available to link your Spotify account to Gemini on Android devices.
- The Spotify extension for Gemini is currently not available on Google Messages, web app or iPhone.
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Spotify makes returning to old content easier with 90 days of listening history
- Spotify is launching a new page called 'Recents' that saves your listening history for 90 days.
- The 'Recents' page will show all the music, podcasts, and audiobooks you have recently listened to.
- This feature makes it easier to find and resume paused podcasts or review previously listened content.
- The feature is rolling out today for both Premium and free subscribers on Android and iOS.
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Spotify debuts marketing tools and insights for audiobook authors
- Spotify has launched Spotify for Authors, a new set of tools for authors and publishers distributing their audiobooks on the platform.
- Spotify for Authors allows tracking insights, analytics, and access to promotional tools to better understand the audience.
- Authors can establish profiles, view demographics of listeners, and use marketing tools like redemption codes and promo cards.
- Spotify plans to expand the platform with more insights, tools, and develop new listening experiences for consumers.
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In court filing, Drake alleges UMG and Spotify artificially inflated popularity of diss track ‘Not Like Us’
- Drake has filed a petition accusing Universal Music Group (UMG) of artificially inflating the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us'.
- The petition alleges that UMG used 'bots' to manipulate the spread of the track and charged Spotify lower rates in exchange for promoting the song.
- UMG has denied the allegations and called them offensive and untrue.
- The petition requests pre-action disclosure of information and preservation of evidence for a potential lawsuit.
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Spotify Expands Its Audiobook Collection with 1000 new entry
- Spotify has partnered with Bloomsbury to add over 1,000 new audiobooks to its library.
- Famous authors like Sarah J. Maas and William Dalrymple will be featured in the audiobook collection.
- Narrations by Meryl Streep, Emilia Clarke, and other popular voices will bring the stories to life.
- Spotify aims to expand its audiobook collection to enhance the user experience.
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That famous artist you love probably isn't as rich as you think
- Even the famous, billionaire, Taylor Swift has acknowledged that focusing on songwriting alone will not build a musician's career in 2024. Artists must navigate social media, design cost-efficient tours, and the complex legal and financial bureaucracy whilst breaking even. In the streaming era, revenue depends on many factors including complex copyright rules and even the hitmakers who dominate TikTok are getting paid next to nothing. Many musicians diversify their income getting gigs teaching art, or waiting tables or stocking shelves. Most record labels offer advances, which they expect to recoup over time, given to artists depending on the length of the agreement.
- Recording an album can be eye-poppingly expensive, eliminating 75% of aspiring artists. Live shows are key to building dedicated fans, but touring is hardly a guaranteed money-maker due to rising costs. In 2024, musicians need to be social media influencers promoting themselves as well as their music, with social media savvy only going so far due to erratic algorithms and the crowds of other talented musicians also on social media competing for attention.
- For those such as Raye, breaking even is the best that can be hoped for. For many others, being the CEO of their company, understanding every single facet of the business, diversifying income, and being lucky is the only route to success, which remains a relative term.
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Spotify tests a video feature for audiobooks as it ramps up video expansion
- Spotify is testing new features for audiobooks, including video clips, author pages, and visuals that appear while listening.
- Authors and publishers can submit short videos for their audiobooks, featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, or messages from the author.
- Spotify is experimenting with visuals called 'Follow Along' to provide a more immersive experience, and piloting 'Author Pages' to showcase authors' backgrounds and works.
- These tests are currently available to premium listeners in multiple markets.
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Spotify can’t play this right now? 10 Best Fixes
- Spotify’s Windows version has few bugs compared to the Android and iOS versions.
- The ‘Spotify can’t play this right now’ error message has been troubling PC users recently.
- The reason for the error is currently unclear but it could be due to unstable internet connectivity, outdated cache files or corrupted Spotify app data.
- To fix the error, you can restart the Spotify desktop application or check internet connectivity.
- Spotify’s server outage may also cause the error message. In this case, users should wait until the error is resolved.
- Disabling and enabling Speaker from playback settings or disabling hardware acceleration can help fix the error.
- You can also change audio streaming quality, set crossfade value to 0, change default format setting for speakers, clear Spotify desktop app cache or even reinstall the app.
- Backing up playlists before uninstalling the app is recommended.
- These are some of the best ways to resolve the ‘Spotify can’t play this right now’ error message.
- If you need more help fixing the Spotify error message, let us know in the comments below.
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Product managers rule Silicon Valley. Not everyone is happy about it.
- Product managers are the bridge between different departments- engineers, salespeople, customer-service agents etc. The role has gained significant power, polarization, and recognition. While some refer to them as mini-CEOs, others believe it is one of the most useless roles in tech. The role is considered necessary since engineers and developers have less time to figure out what is actually useful. Companies in Silicon Valley are now reconsidering the role of product managers. However, according to McKinsey, creating a comprehensive product-management function is among the most important things a company can do to grow its software business faster.
- The product manager became popular in the expanding world of tech to translate customer needs into technical features. This has created friction, as employees struggle to understand what the product manager is requesting. The PM has now become the center of everything since sales, marketing, and customer success often have opposing needs. A good product manager can empathize with all stakeholders and bear the burden of understanding what tech the market needs.
- The average salary of a product manager in the US is $160,000, higher than software developers' and tech marketing specialists' average. Product management is considered a path into tech for people with an MBA or consulting background. It's also become a female-dominated field, with 35% of women working in product management.
- Some women in product management have faced sexism, with people responding to a poolside TikTok posted by two women PMs with harsh comments. The suspicion of their role's utility could be rooted in sexism. However, companies like Airbnb and Snap are questioning the role of product managers in decision-making.
- As engineering tasks could become redundant in the era of AI that could be a boon for PMs, the demand for PMs is set to increase. The revenge of the PMs is coming, predicts Frank Fusco, CEO of the software company Silicon Society. Pichai, a former product manager, stated last month that more than a quarter of Google's new code was created by AI.
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MusicTrail keeps a customizable running history of songs jailbreakers play in Spotify Music
- MusicTrail is a jailbreak tweak for Spotify Music app.
- It automatically logs music playback and provides a history viewer.
- The tweak allows customization of the song log threshold.
- MusicTrail is currently available for Spotify Music app on jailbroken iOS 15 and 16 devices.
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Is the pendulum swinging back in favor of remote working?
- According to research, highly paid roles are more likely to allow remote working.
- Salary plays a significant role, with higher-paying jobs offering more remote work opportunities.
- Tech industry jobs have a higher likelihood of offering remote work options.
- Some companies, like Spotify and Pinterest, value flexibility and freedom in remote work arrangements.
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