For the past month or so, Spotify users have remained vocal in their disappointment over a recent update on Android. With the service now reaching 217 million monthly active users (MAUs), it’s only natural a user base this large would remain vocal on a…
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Childish Gambino Partners with Google to Launch Pharos AR App
During his performance at Coachella, Childish Gambino (i.e., Donald Glover) dropped a surprise for fans in attendance. Using Apple’s AirDrop technology, the hip-hop artist/actor treated fans at the General Store with a photo. Fans who accepted the pho…
India Reverses TikTok Ban; App Reportedly Still Remains Unavailable
Two months ago, enraged lawmakers in India spoke out against TikTok. According to authorities, the app encouraged young adults to engage in “cultural degradation.” This came after the death of a college student as well as a suicide. Last October, a 24-…
Apple Is Already Working on Brand-New AirPods — With Noise-Cancellation a Distinct Possibility
Rumors from multiple analysts suggest that Apple will launch two new AirPods models as early as Q4 2019. Multiple reports, including an opinion by TF Industries’ influential Ming-Chi Kuo, are pointing to aggressive AirPods updates ahead. The updates c…
Slowly But Surely, Sonos Integrates Apple Music Support
Certain varieties of Sonos smart speaker can now stream Apple Music with the help of Amazon’s Alexa. Amazon’s Echo speakers officially got Apple Music support in December of last year. With that, many people wondered when third-party devices would be a…
Baidu, a Former Chinese Piracy Search Hub, Prepares Music-Related Projects
Can Baidu win over the music industry? Several years ago, in an attempt to cut down on piracy around the world, the US Trade Representative (USTR) placed Baidu, a top Chinese search engine and tech giant, on its annual “notorious markets” list. Accordi…
Amazon’s New Karaoke Platform ‘Twitch Sings’ Could Cut into ByteDance’s TikTok Market Dominance
While ByteDance executives battle it out with major labels, Amazon’s Twitch may very well steal away TikTok’s core audience. According to a report published earlier this week, Chinese conglomerate ByteDance – parent company of TikTok – remains in stall…
Looks Like Microsoft Is Releasing an AirPods Competitor — ‘Surface Buds’
Noted Microsoft leaker Paul Thurrott believes that the company is working on a competitor to Apple’s AirPods. But is there room in the market for more competition? According to Paul Thurrott, the rumored Surface earbuds will feature Cortana integration…
Music Creation Startup Splice Brings in $105 Million in Funding to Date
Can Splice overcome piracy to remain a successful music creation startup? Several weeks ago, Splice announced a new fundraising milestone. The music creation startup raised an impressive $57.5 million in a Series C funding round. Existing investors Un…
Recording an Album? Here are 5 Home Recording Studio Essentials for Beginners
High-end studios can charge up to $200 per hour! Consider that an album can take as much as 100 hours to complete. Clearly, the costs stack up quickly. Such prices explain why many people choose the home recording studio route. With today’s tech, you c…