Spotify’s US prices set to rise again An individual Premium subscription will increase by $1 a month What Hi-Fi? · Jan 20
An impressive Spotify audiobook upgrade could be on the way, and as a non-reader, I’m dying to give it a go Do you switch between physical and digital books a lot? This new Spotify audiobook feature could be a lifesaver TechRadar · Jan 20
Spotify plans to sync your reading across physical, audio and eBooks – pick up where you left off, no matter the format The option to carry on a novel across different mediums is reportedly in the works – with Spotify at the forefront T3 · Jan 20
Is this man the future of music – or its executioner? AI evangelist Mikey Shulman says he’s making pop, not slop Worth a staggering $2.45bn, Suno is an AI music company that can create a track with just a few prompts. Why is its CEO happy to see it called ‘the Ozempic of the music industry’? The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
Is Sienna Rose an AI Singer? Spotify's Viral Top 50 Songs 'Detected And Flagged' As Computer-Generated AI or real? Sienna Rose's viral songs spark debate over authenticity in music, highlighting industry struggles with AI-generated artists and copyright concerns. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
I don’t like it, but the RAM crisis might force gamers to play in the cloud With gaming machines becoming more expensive, cloud gaming seems like the more affordable option. Tom’s Guide · Jan 19
Focused work in a distracted world — my one secret weapon for staying on task Homescreen Heroes: Lola is a low-fidelity music solution to high-frequency distractions TechRadar · Jan 18
Spotify’s Price Hike: Why Subscribers Will Pay Up Increasing subscription prices allows Spotify to generate high-margin revenue that flows directly to the bottom line without raising costs. MarketBeat · Jan 18
New year, new upgrades – here are 5 improvements I want Spotify to make in 2026 2025 was great, but 2026 could be even better. These are the upgrades I need to see from Spotify this year. TechRadar · Jan 17
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories like Apple losing to Google, and Meta giving up on VR The biggest tech news stories from Meta, Amazon, Apple, and more for January 17, 2026. TechRadar · Jan 17
I'm a professional audio reviewer — here's the tech (and the tunes) I've been testing this week Spotify's music picks served up some real duds for me this week — here's the album I recommend instead. Tom’s Guide · Jan 17
Partly AI-generated folk-pop hit barred from Sweden’s official charts Song that topped Swedish Spotify rankings ruled ineligible after elements of song revealed to be partly AI-made The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Spotify says it will hike prices for the third time in as many years ‘to continue offering the best possible experience and benefit artists’ Spotify is getting more expensive, again, with its third price hike since 2023. Tom’s Guide · Jan 15
Unusual Options Activity: 3 Multi-Leg Trades to Watch — SHOP, SBUX, and PINS The Nasdaq Composite had its worst day since mid-December yesterday. Among the 1,245 unusually active options in Wednesday's trading, options on Shopify, Starbucks, and Pinterest stand out as potential candidates for multi-leg trades. Barchart · Jan 15
TechRadar · Jan 15 Spotify is raising its prices to $13 a month for US users, the third price hike in three years There's another Spotify price hike on the way, and we can't say we're entirely surprised.
Newslaundry · Jan 15 ‘Badmashi’ under scrutiny: Haryana Police removes 67 Haryanvi songs from streaming platforms The Haryana Police has taken down 67 Haryanvi songs from YouTube, JioSaavn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and Gaana that “glorify gang culture, firearms, intimidation, murder, and hostility towards the justice system, thereby posing a serious threat to public order and social harmony”.
TechRadar · Jan 15 'Any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles is strictly prohibited': Bandcamp just showed Spotify how easy it is to ban AI slop Bandcamp just showed Spotify how it's done, banning 'any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles'
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Spotify raises price for premium subscription in US Spotify says price updates help maintain its service quality and support artists
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 ‘A nasty little song, really rather evil’: how Every Breath You Take tore Sting and the Police apart Sting and his former bandmates go to the high court over a royalties dispute this week – the latest chapter in the song’s remarkably fractious story
Sports Illustrated · Jan 14 If Mike Tomlin Goes to TV, His Impact Will Be Limited There isn’t a television job out there where the former Steelers coach can be a difference maker.
TechRadar · Jan 14 Spotify denies it’s pushing unwanted AI slop onto subscribers, claiming it ‘does not promote or penalize tracks created using AI tools’ Spotify says it's not the reason why unwanted AI music is appearing in your Discover Weekly playlist.
PC Gamer · Jan 14 Music marketplace Bandcamp bypasses AI disclosures and obtuse policies to announce a wholesale ban on AI slop More of this, please.
TechRadar · Jan 14 Now that's what I call a digital detox 2026! Why finding my fiancé's stash of 90s cassettes is my key to analog happiness this year Barely two weeks in, 2026 is already a bit much, so I'm taking one of the things I love most offline this year –my music
Sports Illustrated · Jan 13 The NFL Once Again Gives CBS and Fox the Shaft Between Week 18 and the Divisional Round, CBS and Fox can’t be happy with the NFL.
TechRadar · Jan 13 AI music is flooding Spotify, and subscribers are furious — here’s why music fans 'no longer trust Discover Weekly' Have you noticed AI-generated music in Spotify? These users have, and they're done with it.