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"A privacy tradeoff" – privacy experts slam new UK age verification checks

Brits now need to prove they're over 18 to access adult-only or harmful content online, and a potential privacy and security nightmare may be only one of the downsides.

TechRadar

The 10 biggest sites you didn't realise are impacted by age verification – and how each will verify your age

Millions of Brits must prove their age before accessing certain sites as age verification rules are enforced in the UK. Here are the online services that require these checks, which you may not expect.

TechRadar

It's not surprising that the Online Safety Act doesn't cover personal data safety

The concerns raised about personal data safety by age verification checks in the UK are not unfounded

Tom’s Guide

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Apple Music vs Spotify: which is better?

The two giants of music streaming each offer compelling experiences, but which service deserves your monthly outlay?

What Hi-Fi?

Best MP3 players 2025: Top portable audio players tested by our expert

A dedicated digital audio player can change the way you listen to music – here are my top picks

The Independent UK

Why is Spotify asking for age verification?

The Online Safety Act in the UK means that Spotify is now required to verify users' ages if they want to access 18+ content.

Tom’s Guide

Spotify used to seem like a necessary evil for musicians. Now it just seems evil

I am removing my music from Spotify because I don’t want my songs – some written with survivors of conflict – to enrich people who fund weapons

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Spotify introduces face-scanning age checks for UK users, as some furious fans threaten to return to piracy

Spotify is the latest app to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, with users being asked to verify their age in order to access the platform's adult content.

TechRadar

Spotify's Q2 Earnings Plunge: An Opportunity or Ominous Signal?

Spotify is grappling with its Q2 results, which caused shares to drop 11%. But, detailed analysis indicates that the fall could be an opportunity for investors.

MarketBeat

‘Panama Playlists’ claims to expose Spotify habits of JD Vance and other high-profile figures

Offshore bank accounts again? No – “onshore vibes” this time. An anonymous sleuth claims they have been ‘scraping’ Spotify accounts of celebrities, politicians and journalists since the summer of 2024. The results may surprise you.

Euronews

Is Your UK Spotify Account In Danger Of Being Deleted? Here's How You Can Verify Your Age On The App

UK laws now require Spotify users to verify age through facial recognition or ID uploads; failure may result in account deletion.

International Business Times UK

“A significant cost to incur in a liberal democracy": Why listeners now have to upload biometric data to access certain Spotify songs

It’s one of the unintended consequences of the UK's Online Safety Act

MusicRadar

Millions of users were impacted when Spotify went down: 8 key takeaways for businesses

Best practice and ways to minimize interruptions for app customers.

TechRadar

JD Vance is boy-band fan and Pam Bondi goes for party hits from Nelly and Usher: ‘Panama Playlists’ Spotify claims

An anonymous sleuth claims they have been ‘scraping’ Spotify accounts of celebrities, politicians and journalists since the summer of 2024

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Benzinga

Spotify's Subscriber Boom Can't Hide Ad Woes: Analyst

Wall Street analysts rerated Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) after the company’s quarterly results. The stock gained on Wednesday.

Barchart

According to Analysts, This Tech Stock Has the ‘Longest Runway.’ Should You Buy It Here?

Spotify’s explosive user growth, surging profits, and a new $800 price target from Oppenheimer have analysts dubbing it the tech stock with the “longest runway.”

InsideEVs

Car Companies Know Subscription Fatigue Is Real. Here's How They Think They Can Outlast It

Automakers keep pushing for in-car subscriptions for whatever feature they can charge for. But mounting pressure from consumers is an uphill battle.

The Independent UK

Spotify users told to prove their age under new rules

Age verification checks come amid sweeping changes across the web

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Benzinga

Vertiv, Spotify, Wynn Resorts And A Real Estate Stock: CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Hightower Advisors’ Stephanie Link said Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) is expected to report a great quarter on Wednesday, July 30.

TechRadar

Spotify could soon let you hide its most annoying new button – and fans couldn't be more relieved

Is Spotify finally allowing you to get rid of the Create button? Here's what we know so far about the new function.

Euronews

'We don’t want our music killing people': Artists revolt against Spotify over AI warfare ties

Several artists, including King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Deerhoof, and Xiu Xiu, are pulling their music from Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in an AI-powered military tech firm.

Benzinga

Why Spotify Won't Raise Prices Like Peacock: CEO Explains The 'Pedestal' Strategy

On Tuesday, Spotify Inc. (NASDAQ:SPOT) executives addressed concerns over pricing strategy during the company's second-quarter 2025 earnings call.

Benzinga

Why Spotify's Latest Results Look Worse Than They Are

Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) saw its stock drop sharply on Tuesday after it released its second-quarter 2025 results. Despite strong user growth, the company missed earnings and revenue expectations and issued a cautious forecast, which shook investor confidence.

Metal Hammer

I have to stop fighting the overwhelming evidence: nu metal and metalcore are officially dad rock now

Slipknot t-shirts being sold by Debenhams. Spotify 'Dad Rock' mixes featuring System Of A Down, Avenged Sevenfold and Killswitch Engage. Game over, mates

I spent 24 hours with watchOS 26 for the Apple Watch – here's the good, the bad and everything in between

My experience with Liquid Glass, Workout Buddy, a smarter Smart Stack and more

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