Spotify just won $322 million from music pirates it can’t find
Spotify just won $322 million from music pirates it can't find Spotify and the three major labels have won a $322 million default judgement against Anna’s Archive, the open-source library and pirate activist group that planned to publicly release millions of music files scraped from Spotify’s platform. The judgement comes after the unknown operator of […]
Spotify now sells printed books
Spotify now sells printed books The Bookshop.org integration is now available for Spotify users on Android, with iOS support expected next week. | Image: Spotify Spotify is rolling out some new updates for book lovers, expanding audiobook listening features and allowing users to buy physical publications through the platform. Readers in the US and UK […]
Prime Video is bundling Apple TV Plus and Peacock for a limited time
Prime Video is bundling Apple TV Plus and Peacock for a limited time Amazon is offering Prime Video subscribers a way to get Apple TV Plus and Peacock Premium Plus at a discount. With a new bundle, subscribers can access all content from both services directly through Prime Video. The bundle includes both streaming services […]
Spotify’s Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to
Spotify's Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to On Tuesday, Spotify expanded its Prompted Playlists feature to include podcasts, an update that could make it easier for Premium users to find new shows to listen to. Prompted Playlists were originally launched as a beta feature in December, but previously only worked […]
Suno is a music copyright nightmare
Suno is a music copyright nightmare AI music platform Suno’s policy is that it does not permit the use of copyrighted material. You can upload your own tracks to remix or set your original lyrics to AI-generated music. But, it’s supposed to recognize and stop you from using other people’s songs and lyrics. Now, no […]
The ABS Challenge System is exposing the worst umpire in baseball
The ABS Challenge System is exposing the worst umpire in baseball SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 09: Home plate umpire CB Bucknor looks on during the third inning of the game between the San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park on August 09, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando […]
Suno leans into customization with v5.5
Suno leans into customization with v5.5 Slop yourself. | Image: Suno Suno just released one of its biggest updates yet with v5.5 of its AI music model. Where previous updates focused mostly on improving fidelity and creating more natural vocals, v5.5 is about giving users more control. It includes three new features: Voices, My Taste, […]
Apple’s AI Playlist Playground is bad at music
Apple's AI Playlist Playground is bad at music Apple Music: “What do you want to hear?” Me: “Atmospheric instrumental black metal to write to.” Apple Music: “Here’s three metal songs with vocals, a field recording, an ambient electronic track, and a piece of doom jazz.” I am skeptical of AI’s ability to serve up the […]
Streaming keeps getting more expensive: all the latest price hikes
Streaming keeps getting more expensive: all the latest price hikes There’s more good stuff to watch than ever — if you can afford it. | Image: Amazon Death. Taxes. All your streaming services getting a little more expensive all the time. These are the new certainties in life, it seems. Netflix has raised the cost […]
Cox Communications not liable for pirated music, Supreme Court rules
Cox Communications not liable for pirated music, Supreme Court rules The Supreme Court has issued its ruling in a lengthy copyright battle between Cox Communications and major record labels, determining that the cable and internet service provider isn’t responsible for illegally downloaded music, as reported earlier by the Associated Press. The unanimous decision says Cox […]