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Spotify’s new desktop miniplayer makes changing music while working easier
- Spotify has introduced a new desktop miniplayer for easier music control.
- The miniplayer allows users to skip music without switching web browsers.
- It features supported content, discreet hovering, fluid transition, and adaptable design.
- The feature is only accessible to Spotify Premium members with the latest app updates.
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How to Install Spotify Client in Ubuntu 24.04
- This tutorial shows how to install the popular Spotify music app in Ubuntu Linux through Snap, Deb, or Flatpak packages.
- Option 1: Install Spotify in Ubuntu via Snap package
- Option 2: Install Spotify Deb package
- Option 3: Install Spotify via Flatpak package
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Hulu, Disney+ Bundle Gives Streaming Subscriptions Monetization Boost
- Hulu and Disney+ have launched a bundle that combines their extensive content libraries.
- The bundle subscription offers users seamless access to Hulu content within the Disney+ interface.
- Disney+ is exploring new revenue streams such as gaming and shopping options.
- Streaming platforms are embracing integrated experiences to boost user engagement and revenue.
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Spotify Debuts EdTech as Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning Trend
- Music streaming service Spotify is expanding its content offerings beyond music, podcasts, and audiobooks to include video-based learning in the U.K.
- Coursera partners with beauty industry giant OLAY to address the gender gap in STEM education and provide more opportunities for women and women of color.
- The U.S. Army is launching the Army Training Information System (ATIS), an online training platform aimed at modernizing their training programs and improving user experience.
- Digital platforms have the potential to democratize education and promote accessibility, offering lifelong learning opportunities through interactive courses, specialized programs, and more.
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Universal Music, Spotify expand ties to boost fan engagement
- Universal Music Group expands its relationship with Spotify to boost fan engagement and music discovery
- Universal artists will be able to share teasers of upcoming music on Spotify
- Universal has an ongoing dispute with TikTok, resulting in Universal's songs disappearing from the platform
- Spotify's new agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group will enable the distribution of music videos in the US
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Why Did Matt Farley Put a Song About Me on Spotify?
- The song 'Brett Martin, You a Nice Man, Yes' on Spotify has not gained many streams despite being uploaded 11 years ago.
- The author of the song, credited as Papa Razzi and the Photogs, referenced details of stories made by the journalist Brett Martin.
- Brett Martin called the phone number mentioned in the song but the person on the other end had no idea who he was.
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Spotify Keeps Crashing on iPhone? 7 Ways to Fix it
- Spotify app for iPhone is crashing for some users after installing the iOS 17.4.1 update.
- Restarting the iPhone and updating the Spotify app from the Apple App Store can help fix the issue.
- Users should also check the Spotify server status to ensure it is not causing the problem.
- Clearing the Spotify cache and reinstalling the app are additional troubleshooting steps.
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Anyone want to pay an extra 50% for their Spotify subscription? This bill would make it mandatory.
- A proposed bill called the Living Wage for Musicians Act would add an extra $4 to $10 a month to streaming music fees.
- The bill aims to increase revenue for musicians, particularly non-famous ones, who complain about not earning enough from streaming.
- However, the bill is unlikely to pass due to its unpopularity and the financial concerns of consumers amidst inflation spikes and affordability challenges.
- While the bill highlights the issue of streaming revenue for musicians, it fails to provide a feasible solution. Alternative ideas are needed.
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How are musicians supposed to survive on $0.00173 per stream? | Damon Krukowski
- Many younger musicians struggle to make a living despite releasing widely reviewed albums and going on tours.
- The income for recording artists depends on a small number of massively capitalized corporations dominating streaming platforms.
- The average payment for content on these platforms is approximately $0.00173 per stream, which goes to the rights holder.
- A proposed bill called the Living Wage for Musicians Act aims to create a direct pathway for streaming revenue to flow to recording musicians.
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Simplifying Product Strategy Creation
- This MIRO board provides a step-by-step approach for creating a product strategy.
- The board helps you dive deep into data and have healthy conversations to identify prioritization and focus areas.
- The focus on picking the highest priority problems, challenges, and opportunities forms the basis for the product strategy.
- For more information and inspiration, you can check out Sandra Davey's article on the Organa blog.
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Spotify breaks into the learning space, starts testing video courses
- Spotify is testing video-based learning courses in the UK.
- The courses cover four main topics: music, creativity, business, and healthy living.
- The streamer has partnered with BBC Maestro, PLAYvirtuoso, Skillshare, and Thinkific.
- Free and Premium subscribers in the UK can trial at least two lessons per course for free before purchasing additional lessons.
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Spotify is experimenting with educational content
- Spotify is testing learning modules in its app, partnering with educational tech companies like SkillShare, Thinkific, and BBC Maestro to sell courses on the app.
- The learning categories offered by Spotify are get creative, make music, healthy living, and learn business.
- The first two lessons from a course will be free for users, and they will have to purchase the rest. The cost of the courses is unclear.
- Spotify's learning feature may expand to other countries if successful and could become part of its Premium plan.
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Spotify’s next big bet is online video courses – this company is truly lost
- Spotify is testing online courses for its UK users
- The company has partnered with online education companies BBC Maestro, PLAYvirtuoso, Skillshare, and Thinkific
- Spotify's expansion beyond audio has raised concerns about the company's focus
- Critics argue that Spotify is losing its way by diversifying into online courses
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Spotify Launches new Mini Player for Windows and Mac
- Spotify has launched a new Miniplayer feature for macOS and Windows devices.
- The Miniplayer allows users to control their music and podcasts with minimal intrusion.
- It appears as a floating widget, supporting both music and podcasts.
- The Miniplayer enhances the Spotify experience for PC users.
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Joni Mitchell, Following Neil Young, Returns to Spotify After Protest
- Joni Mitchell’s music has quietly returned to Spotify, more than two years after she followed Neil Young in protest of what she called “lies” about Covid-19 vaccines being spread on the streaming platform.
- On Thursday, fans on social media began to note the reappearance of some of Mitchell's albums on Spotify, including classics like “Blue” (1971), “Court and Spark” (1974), and “Mingus” (1979).
- Representatives of Mitchell, her record labels, and Spotify did not comment on her albums' return.
- Mitchell, 80, has become more active in recent years after suffering an aneurysm in 2015. She is set to play two “Joni Jam” shows at the Hollywood Bowl in October, joined by Brandi Carlile and others.
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