Sonos releasing its own privacy-focused voice assistant in June
Sonos is reportedly preparing to unveil its own voice assistant that will let users play and control music on the company's speakers and audio platforms.
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Mike Peterson
Epic Games acquires Bandcamp to create 'fair' platforms for creators
Epic Games is acquiring internet music company Bandcamp to support "fair, open platforms" for the creator economy, the two companies have announced.
Spotify blows through 2021 HiFi streaming deadline, with no release in sight
Ten months after initially announcing Spotify HiFi lossless audio and subsequently missing its 2021 deadline for launch, Spotify isn't offering any hint of a revised timeline for the feature.
Malcolm Owen
All the Apple sounds & hardware used in the 'Start Up' song
Apple began its "Unleashed" event with a music video featuring A.G. Cook, and a host of famous sounds from Apple's history. Here's what was used - and which shot in the video was reversed.
William Gallagher
Spotify and Philips Hue partner for direct music integration with smart lights
Spotify has teamed up with Signify, makers of the Philips Hue smart lights, to offer a new way to experience both your lights and music, with early access beginning on Wednesday.
Andrew O'Hara
Spotify Blends creates shared playlists that mix friends' musical tastes
Spotify is rolling out Blend, a feature of the music streaming service that will create a custom playlist that combines the user's musical tastes with those of a friend.
No, Nirvana's 'Nevermind' baby won't trigger Apple's CSAM detection
The man who appeared as a baby on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" is now suing the band on allegations that it constituted child pornography, but even if he wins the case, the image won't trip Apple's CSAM detection system.
Spotify tests new ad-supported $0.99 subscription tier
Apple Music rival Spotify is evaluating a new $0.99 per month subscription tier that retains ads, but loosens some of the limitations of the service's free version.
Spotify considering a move into live virtual and in-person events
Spotify is reportedly mulling an expansion into both virtual and live concert events, potentially improving its relationship with artists and adding a new revenue source for the music streaming platform.
Stephen Silver
Will Shanklin
Amber Neely
