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Spotify may finally let users change usernames and add bios
43+ min ago (22+ words) Spotify may soon let users change usernames and add profile bios, signaling a long-awaited social upgrade to the popular music platform....
Disney explores turning Disney+ into a super app
3+ week, 3+ day ago (21+ words) Disney may merge Disney+, Disneyland Resort, and Cruise Line apps into one super app to create a more connected fan experience....
Twitch to cap view counts for streamers caught using viewbots
3+ week, 3+ day ago (20+ words) Twitch introduces new penalties for streamers caught viewbotting, with caps on concurrent views and tougher enforcement to deter fake traffic....
Spotify expands AI DJ to more than 75 markets with new language options
3+ week, 3+ day ago (22+ words) Spotify expands its AI-powered personal DJ to over 75 countries with new languages, giving Premium users richer, more localized music experiences....
One-third of Apple Music uploads now fully AI-generated
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (25+ words) Apple Music executive Oliver Schusser reveals over a third of uploads are AI-generated as the platform introduces new tools to curb AI music fraud....
Spotify launches Fitness hub with video workout programs
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (174+ words) Dataconomy The new feature aims to integrate fitness into the user experience, allowing workouts to be accessed through a dedicated Fitness hub, the Browse all tab, or by searching for "fitness." This move is designed to attract users interested in…...
You Tube tests AI-powered Ask You Tube search feature
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (302+ words) Dataconomy You Tube tests AI-powered Ask You Tube search feature "Ask You Tube" appears as a button in the search bar, prompting users with suggested queries like "funny baby elephant playing clips" and "summary of the rules of volleyball." When…...
Amazon restructures podcast business around celebrity content
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (216+ words) Amazon's podcasting business has undergone significant restructuring in recent months, as indicated by a report from The New York Times. In August 2025, the company eliminated over 100 positions within its podcast studio, Wondery, leading to questions about the studio's future. While…...
Deezer reports AI music reaches 44% of new uploads
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) Music streaming services such as Spotify and You Tube Music are now the primary platforms for music consumption, overshadowing traditional album purchases. Deezer reports that AI-generated music is rapidly increasing, approaching 50% of all new uploads. This trend highlights the growing…...
Netflix to release vertical video feed for i Phones
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (212+ words) Netflix is updating its i Phone app to include a vertical video discovery feed, set to be released in April. The announcement follows the company's latest earnings report and aims to enhance user engagement with its expanding entertainment offerings. In…...