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AI music startup Suno raises funding at $5.4 billion valuation

AI music startup Suno has secured over 400 million dollars in funding, valuing the company at 5.4 billion dollars. This investment will help Suno develop new tools for its platform. The company is also working on partnerships with music labels. This move comes as AI music technology faces scrutiny from…

The Economic Times

From cloning romance authors to YouTube piracy, AI is transforming audiobooks

News on AI and audiobooks is coming thick and fast. Australia-based audiobook producer Bolinda recently announced it will create a “bespoke” AI clone of romance bestseller Barbara Cartland’s voice, in partnership with her estate. (She died in 2000.)

The Conversation

This Season’s College Football Playoff Schedule Makes Little Sense

The CFP’s biggest priority should be to avoid having its postseason games compete with the NFL.

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"People heard it and found it deeply offensive because they didn’t have the brain capacity to realise what it’s about." The story behind Ghost's most famous song - and what it really means

The story behind Ghost's viral mega-hit, and what its lyrics mean, in Tobias Forge's own words

Metal Hammer

Apple Music could be about to adopt one of Spotify's most compelling features – with possibly one huge improvement

And it could save you a small fortune.

What Hi-Fi?

IKEA’s new outdoor speaker lamp is exactly what I need for my garden – and it's only £60!

IKEA debuts new outdoor speaker lamp with dedicated Spotify functions

Spotify could be giving you more freedom on how your profile looks to your friends, and I think it could be the start of the platform’s much-needed social overhaul — but there are other issues I think need more attention first

Spotify could allow you to change your username and add a bio to your profile, but I think there are other social features to improve first.

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Does Forza Horizon 6 have Spotify support?

How to listen to Spotify while playing Forza.

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Apple could be about to launch a Spotify-like free tier, but users are worried there might be a major downside

Apple Music might be preparing to let users listen for free, but there might be big limitations and adverts attached.

TechRadar

I worked with Steve Jobs at Apple, where every OS update killed startups. AI founders are about to face the same thing

Mill CEO and Nest co-founder Matt Rogers watched Apple render startups obsolete overnight. He says the same dynamic is playing out in AI — and the survival playbook looks familiar.

Fortune

Spotify wants to ‘help keep listening smooth’ with new playback and queuing tools — and it’s also dropped an overdue upgrade for offline listening

Spotify has added its own 'play next' tool and other queue functions, as well as a big upgrade for offline listening.

TechRadar

Is Flo Rida a Trump Supporter? 'Broke Boy' and 'Sellout' Tags Follow Rapper After He Stands Firm on Trump Event Gig

Flo Rida faces criticism for performing at the Great American State Fair, linked to Trump. His emoji response to fans' concerns has intensified backlash, contrasting with other artists withdrawing.

International Business Times UK

Spotify's latest update makes organizing your music easier — plus improved offline downloads

Spotify just announced a new update that makes organizing your playlists easier and it improves offline downloads too.

Tom’s Guide

Olivia Rodrigo responds to babydoll dress criticism: ‘It shows how we normalize pedophilia in our culture’

The pop singer said that suggestions that a recent outfit was ‘childlike’ were rooted in sexist attitudes toward women

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Better than AI slop and piracy: Spotify co-CEO’s stance on new AI-generated music feature

Spotify’s latest move to allow AI-generated music on its platform has led to widespread concerns about human artists being pushed out and royalty dilution.

The Economic Times

Youtube says will flag AI-generated content

Youtube will now automatically identify AI-generated videos. This new policy will inform viewers if content is created using artificial intelligence. Previously, creators had to self-report AI usage. This change comes as AI technology advances rapidly. Creators can challenge incorrect labels. The flagging will not affect video recommendations. Other platforms like…

Bangkok Post

lullaboy to perform in Bangkok on July 28

Indonesian-American singer-songwriter lullaboy will be returning to Thailand, after announcing his second Asia tour, taking place across July and August this year in nine cities.

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock criticises ‘bonkers’ situation facing podcasters over gambling ad reforms

Independent senator said Labor’s plan, which could require podcasts sponsored by betting companies to produce two versions of each program, is ‘totally unworkable’

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'There's a lot of rogue attempts at this': Amid AI music remixing plans, Spotify chief says he wants the company to be 'the one that's legal' and 'the one that's controlled'

Y'know, the good one.

TechRadar

‘Spotify Connect destroys Apple Music at this specific thing’: Apple Music fans still can’t believe the platform is behind on continuity features — but that’s not the only thing that’s getting under their skin

Apple Music users are still waiting for a playback continuity feature that matches Spotify Connect.

Sports Illustrated

‘Inside the NBA’ Shows Why It’s the Greatest Sports Studio Show of All Time

Ernie, Kenny, Chuck and Shaq gave America a little of everything during the Knicks’ blowout clincher against the Cavaliers.

The Economic Times

Spotify launches 'narrated articles' from publications like The Atlantic, Vogue

The Swedish streaming giant will offer more than 650 long-form magazine articles in the English language ‌to users ⁠with access ⁠to audiobooks.

Fortune

Spotify is aiming for 1 billion users and 20% operating margins by 2030. Here's how it plans to get there

CFO Christian Luiga discusses how engagement, AI, and add‑ons are driving the company's goal.

The Independent UK

Drake achieves unprecedented record as his three new albums top charts

The Canadian rapper is the first artist in the history of the Billboard charts to have his albums occupy the top three positions simultaneously

PC Gamer

I'm not ashamed to admit that The Sims 2 got me into house music, especially since its devs hired the best DJs in the biz to score it

Nightlife's remixes live rent-free in my head.

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