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Opera and Spotify partner to bring seamless music streaming to your browser
- Opera and Spotify have partnered to make it easier for users to listen to their favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks while browsing on their computers.
- Spotify is the default streaming service within the revamped Music Player in Opera's flagship browser.
- Opera One R2 update offers a brand-new experience with AI innovations, new dynamic themes, and enhancements for tab management.
- Other highlights include tab management enhancements, detachable music and video player controls, and native ad blocker support.
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Shopify’s Surge Can’t Keep CE 100 Index From Slipping 1.5%
- The CE 100 index slipped 1.5% despite a surge in Shopify's stock.
- Shopify reported a 26% increase in revenue for Q3, reaching $2.2 billion.
- Vroom filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, causing its shares to plummet 41%.
- Affirm's 20% gain and Visa's 0.6% increase boosted the Pay and Be Paid segment by 1.8%.
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Advice from Software Engineers at Google and Spotify
- Communication and collaboration skills are crucial for success as a software engineer, alongside technical skills.
- Having a strong grasp of programming languages is more important than specific frameworks.
- Essential skills for software engineers include knowledge of data structures and algorithms, coding and debugging, testing, and having a growth mindset.
- Staying updated with new features and technologies is important, and resources like Mozilla can be helpful.
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AI App Race Intensifies as Tech Giants Vie for Consumer Attention
- Google's Gemini iPhone app, a consumer AI app, has been rolled out globally, highlighting the intensified competition among tech giants to capture mainstream users seeking AI tools for everyday tasks on their phones.
- AI-powered mobile apps are reshaping user experiences with advanced features, such as Apple's iOS update introducing 'Apple Intelligence' and TikTok launching Symphony Creative Studios, an AI platform for video creation.
- These AI-powered apps are impacting commerce by automating processes, enabling personalized customer interactions, and providing businesses with targeted marketing tools and streamlined operations.
- The healthcare, media and entertainment, supply chain, legal tech, and finance sectors are benefiting from AI-powered mobile apps, offering personalized experiences, mental health support, inventory tracking, document management, fraud detection, and virtual consultations.
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Amazon launches cut-price outlet Haul, Shakespeare ‘not as good as AI’
- Amazon has launched a new outlet called Haul which offers products priced at $20 or less.
- AI-generated poetry is preferred over Shakespearean works due to its beauty and ease of understanding.
- O2 has developed an AI granny to engage with scammers and waste their time.
- Spotify is expanding its services to include video podcasts and presentations to compete with YouTube and TikTok.
- A hacker involved in the Bitfinex cryptocurrency theft has been sentenced to five years in prison.
- New electric car owners in the UK may face a luxury vehicle tax of £2,125 from next year.
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Where’s that Spotify HiFi tier? Here’s what the CEO has to say
- Spotify CEO confirms that the HiFi tier is still on the way, but no timeline or launch date provided.
- The Super Premium plan will offer better sound quality and additional features.
- Spotify announced the HiFi tier in 2021 but has encountered challenges in its release.
- No specific details were provided about the additional features included in the HiFi tier.
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Spotify Launches Uninterrupted Video Podcasts and New Monetization Tools for Creators
- Spotify announces uninterrupted video podcasts for Premium subscribers, enhancing the viewing experience.
- Introduction of a Partner Program to provide creators with new revenue streams and audience-driven payments.
- Enhanced version of Spotify for Creators, offering improved content management and audience engagement.
- Overall goal to attract and retain creators and audiences, transforming podcast and video content consumption on the platform.
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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 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 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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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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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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