In a groundbreaking move, Spotify has announced an extended collaboration with Google Cloud to leverage advanced language models for an enhanced user experience. By tapping into large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Bard, Spotify aims to revolutionize personalized recommendations within its podcast and audiobook offerings, The Verge … [Read more...] about Spotify enhances user experience with Google’s AI integration for podcasts and audiobooks
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Spotify now offering free audiobooks in the US to take on Audible
Unlocking a new chapter in audiobook entertainment, Spotify is offering U.S. premium members a generous 15 hours of free audiobook listening starting this Wednesday, 9To5Google reported. This accelerates the anticipated launch in the U.S. which it had earlier said is slated for "this winter." This comes following its successful debut in the U.K. and Australia on Oct. 3. With … [Read more...] about Spotify now offering free audiobooks in the US to take on Audible
Former Spotify chief economist raises concerns over free audiobook streaming offer
Spotify's foray into free audiobooks for Premium listeners has sparked excitement among users, but concerns about author compensation are coming to the fore. As RouteNote stated, the streaming giant recently announced granting individual Premium subscribers in the UK and Australia 15 hours of free monthly audiobook listening, with the feature expected to roll out in the US … [Read more...] about Former Spotify chief economist raises concerns over free audiobook streaming offer
Spotify Announces New Transcription Feature For Podcasts
Image credit: theverge Ahead of the International Podcast Day on September 30, Spotify has introduced a new transcript feature for podcasts. This new auto-generated transcripts feature will be available to podcasters in the coming weeks. Besides, the time-synced text transcripts will enable listeners to visually follow along as the podcast progresses. Scroll down below the … [Read more...] about Spotify Announces New Transcription Feature For Podcasts
Match the Music and Mood With Spotify’s New “Daylist”
Spotify launches out a new playlist - “The Daylist” for all its free and premium users. This unique playlist is constantly updated throughout the day after assessing the music niche and micro-genres you love to listen to. Moreover, it focuses on how your mood in the day transcends, so should your playlist. It's now available for all users in the US, Canada, the U.K., … [Read more...] about Match the Music and Mood With Spotify’s New “Daylist”
Spotify To Offer Paying Subscribers Free Audiobook Trial
Spotify, a leading music streaming company, plans to offer a free audiobook bundle to its subscribers in the coming months, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. The trial will allow Spotify's paid subscribers to listen to up to 20 hours of audiobooks monthly for free. This reflects Spotify's effort to become a leading platform for audiobooks by partnering with big U.S. … [Read more...] about Spotify To Offer Paying Subscribers Free Audiobook Trial
Spotify Tesla app updated to now include audiobook support
Listening to an audiobook while cruising along on your Tesla is now a reality. Not that you couldn't do the same via other means such as a smartphone and such but it's just that the Spotify app for Tesla has been updated to now include support for audiobooks, DigitalMusicNews reported. This also happens to be the first major update that the Spotify app for Tesla received since … [Read more...] about Spotify Tesla app updated to now include audiobook support
New rumored Spotify premium plan might offer Hi-Fi and free audiobook access
Spotify has been teasing the arrival of high-fidelity streaming for the past couple of years. While there have been hints and glimpses of this feature, an official announcement has been elusive. However, as Pocket-Lint reported, recent leaks indicate that the launch of what Spotify employees have dubbed the "Supremium" plan is drawing near. Insiders revealed to Bloomberg … [Read more...] about New rumored Spotify premium plan might offer Hi-Fi and free audiobook access
Spotify Lays Employees Of Podcast Team
Digital music service provider Spotify has recently announced a layoff for employees in the podcast domain. They are likely to cut down about 2% of their workforce from the company. This makes roughly about 200 employees in numbers. Apparently, the reason behind such an initiative is to transform how the company handles partnerships with podcasters worldwide. As a part of … [Read more...] about Spotify Lays Employees Of Podcast Team
Spotify Could Soon Develop AI Technology to Make Host-Read Podcast Ads
Spotify is planning to develop podcast ads that will be read by AI but felt like the real voice of your host. The Ringer founder Bill Simmons alluded to the possibility that the streaming service will develop an AI technology to make host-read ads – without the host actually recording the ad copy. The Ringer - a sports and pop culture podcast network – was acquired by … [Read more...] about Spotify Could Soon Develop AI Technology to Make Host-Read Podcast Ads