Spotify was down: live updates on streaming outage Spotify is inaccessible for some users in the latest outage. Tom’s Guide · May 12
Is Spotify down today? Spotify outage hits over 15,000 as users report server issues with music streaming platform amid outage; here's how to fix Is Spotify Down Today? Over 15,000 users have flooded Downdetector with reports of Spotify not working. The platform confirmed the outage on X — but offered no timeline for a fix. The Economic Times · May 12
The Value of NFL Sunday Ticket Just Keeps Plummeting More standalone windows means fewer games for the Sunday slate and a weaker YouTubeTV product. Sports Illustrated · May 12
Spotify unveils new Wrapped-style recap of entire listening history IN FULL The Independent UK · May 12
Spotify launches new version of Wrapped – that covers all time New feature celebrates 20th anniversary of music streaming site The Independent UK · May 12
Every Spotify user gets a great free gift today – including Premium and free accounts If you think Spotify Wrapped is cool, just get a load of this – a free gift for the streamer's 20th anniversary T3 · May 12
Spotify’s new mobile experience is like a supercharged Wrapped, taking you through your entire music history since your first stream — here’s everything it offers Your Party of the Year(s) is Spotify's latest experience that takes you on a nostalgic trip back in time over your music history. TechRadar · May 12
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The most streamed entries of all time and the people’s winners Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries. Euronews · May 12
I didn’t know you could do this hack in Spotify lyrics until now, and I’m truly astonished — but it’s only available to Android users, leaving us iOS minions on the back-burner A user on Reddit has revealed you can zoom in on lyrics in Spotify, but it's only available on Android. TechRadar · May 7
The AI scientist: now academic papers can be fully automated, what does this mean for the future of research? Until recently, AI’s role in research felt like having a useful assistant. It could summarise a paper, clean up a dataset or draft an abstract. Researchers were still in charge of the thinking. The Conversation · May 7
Draymond Green Looked So Foolish After Insulting Charles Barkley A disparaging jab from the Warriors star didn’t go over well with ‘Inside the NBA’ cast and viewers. Sports Illustrated · May 7
You asked, and Spotify listened — this popular Spotify feature is finally rolling out to new markets after years of begging the music platform After a slow rollout, Spotify is finally expanding AI DJ to Austria, France, Germany, and more. TechRadar · May 7
I tested Audible on Claude to get the best audiobook recommendations and they were better than I expected By using certain prompts geared toward audiobook recommendations, I was surprised by just how good the picks were from Claude’s Audible Connector. Tom’s Guide · May 7
“The whole thing was so exciting for me – to actually have control of my baby for the first time. I was very nervous, too – because you really wonder if you’re capable”: How Kate Bush created a classic single and became a completely self-sufficient auteur “Singing it in an Irish accent, it comes across in a different way” MusicRadar · May 6
T3 · May 5 We're in the Wi-Fi headphone era – here's why you should care (but maybe not yet) There's life beyond the Sonos Ace
Sports Illustrated · May 5 The Playoff Schedule Shows How Little the NBA and Its Broadcast Partners Care About the Fans Bizarre start times, constantly changing networks and announcer crews have become a postseason staple this year.
MusicRadar · May 5 “That song casts such a huge shadow over everything that we’ve done. It’s difficult, but it’s not like I have to beat it": How Johnny Rzeznik overcame writer's block to pen the Goo Goo Dolls' Iris, then saw it become the soundtrack to '90s nostalgia Written for a '90s movie soundtrack, the song was later covered by Taylor Swift and has gone on to become a social media sensation
International Business Times UK · May 5 Prince Harry Has Allegedly Burned Through Majority of Inheritance from Princess Diana, Queen Mother Prince Harry reportedly faces financial challenges, with claims of inheritance depletion and staff cuts. The Sussexes' spokesperson disputes these reports, noting their speculative nature.
Tom’s Guide · May 5 I went hands-on with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker — and Sonos should be worried The new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker looks to compete with Sonos and Apple in the smart speaker space; I got an early first look (and listen).
TechRadar · May 5 Spotify could be set to launch two new features, and one could solve a big pain point for lossless fans — but the other is something no one is asking for Spotify could be solving a big lossless pain point for offline downloads, and playback speed control could be coming to music.
Tom’s Guide · May 5 These 5 overlooked Google Clock app features helped me quit bedtime doomscrolling to get more sleep Research shows that one hour of screentime in bed increases your risk of insomnia by 59%. The Google Clock app acts as a hub for 5 key features that fixed my bedtime doomscrolling habit to help me get more sleep.
TechRadar · May 3 ‘We pride ourselves on human curation’: Vocana is an indie music service determined to challenge Spotify’s payment system — I spoke with the platform’s President about the company’s inception, and how it’s planning to fix music streaming Vocana is a US indie streaming platform ready to challenge Spotify's payment system and algorithm.
TechRadar · May 3 ‘When I compare it to Spotify Lossless, Apple Music is the clear winner’: I signed up to Apple Music again, and this time it’s all about spatial audio — these are 5 Dolby Atmos-supported albums I think are perfect for new subscribers Just got Apple Music? I think you should stream these Dolby Atmos-supported albums to kick-start your membership.
The Guardian - UK · May 3 Spotify has ruined mood playlists – so our critics have made some better ones instead Whether made by human hand or shady algorithm, emotion-based playlists are everywhere. But if you’re looking for a superior soundtrack to ‘all the feels’, get your ears round these selections from our music writers
The Times of India · May 2 D4vd sees massive Spotify growth after arrest in the Celeste Rivas murder case, sparking internet outrage Singer D4vd faces grave charges including murder and child sexual abuse following the discovery of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains. Despite his not guilty plea, his music streams surged post-arrest, sparking public outrage and debate. Celeste vanished in 2024 after visiting his home, with her remains found in 2025. His…