Tag: spotify
Andrson AI-powered #ReWrapped helps to find new music
From Andrson comes a clever AI-powered service which allows you to discover new artists influenced by your musical taste from last year. Called #ReWrapped, it works by linking directly with your Spotify account and identifying the most popular music listened to throughout 2020, via the Spotify Wrapped feature. Once recognised, Andrson’s innovative A.I. audio analysis…
Spotify pages defaced as top tracks announced
Some of the world's most popular singers have had their Spotify pages defaced by a hacker who posted messages about Donald Trump and Taylor Swift just as the streaming service announced its top tracks of 2020, writes the BBC. On Wednesday, artists including Lana Del Rey and Dua Lipa had their biographies replaced by the…
Here are Some of the Most Entertaining Things You Can Do on Your iPhone
If you want to download some of the best music and entertainment apps or if you just want something to do on your phone when you’re bored, then you can find out everything you need to know right here. Take a look below to find out more. Koi Pond If you want a nice and…
Apple says goodbye to iTunes in latest Mac update
Apple fans have bid farewell to iTunes, the once-revolutionary program that made online music sales mainstream and effectively blunted the impact of piracy. But not many consumers still use iTunes — on iPhones, the functions have long been split into separate apps for music, video and books. Mac computers follow suit on Monday with a…
Amazon Music introduces HD audio option
Amazon has introduced new high definition audio streaming options to its Amazon Music service, which it says will provide the “highest quality audio on-demand”. The tech giant said its new Amazon Music HD subscription tier would offer 50 million songs in high definition for the first time, as well “millions” in ultra HD, which it…
Spotify removes widget feature from Android
Spotify does not appear to be singing to the tune of some music lovers with the removal of its Android widget. The mini-player sat on the home screen of Android smartphones with quick play and skip buttons, as a convenient alternative to opening the full music app. Some users are calling for the Swedish firm…
Alexa gains free ad-supported Amazon Music
Devices using Alexa in the UK can access a selection of free ad-supported music from Amazon Music, as competition against the likes of Spotify heats up. The tech firm said it is making playlists and stations available to users at no extra cost, marking Amazon’s first step into free music streaming funded by advertising. People…
Spotify Lite launched for users with older devices
Spotify has launched a new streamlined version of its music service called Spotify Lite which is aimed at users in countries where access to the latest devices and software is not as common. The music service said it will work in a similar fashion to its main app but will be smaller in size and…
Facebook Libra cryptocurrency – your questions answered
Facebook has announced its own form of cryptocurrency called Libra alongside a digital wallet named Calibra. Together, they will allow users to pay for everyday items directly using their smartphone. Martyn Landi reports... Here is a look at how the new digital currency will work. What is Libra? Libra is the name of the new…
Facebook to launch Libra cryptocurrency and digital wallet next year
Facebook has confirmed it is to launch a cryptocurrency next year – backed by the likes of Mastercard, Visa and PayPal – which will allow people to move money from their smartphone. The currency is known as Libra, which the social network says it has “no special role” in governing and will manage the reserve…