Spotify has carved out a business for itself in music streaming, podcast entertainment and audiobooks. Now, in its ongoing efforts to get its 600 million+ users to spend […]
NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for March 2
Answers to each clue for the March 2, 2024 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.
Spotify’s podcast exclusive days are over as Joe Rogan’s show expands to other platforms
Controversies and PR headaches weren’t enough to dissuade Spotify from re-upping its agreement with podcaster Joe Rogan, whose show over the past couple of years drove divisions among […]
As Podcastle raises $13.5M, its founder credits AI-driven growth in Armenia’s ‘Mini-Silicon Valley’
Podcastle, a podcasting platform that has boosted its product with various generative AI-driven features, has raised $13.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Mosaic Ventures. […]
Spotify teases in-app purchases for EU iPhone users ahead of incoming DMA regulation
Spotify is gearing up to test Apple’s response to new European regulations designed to prevent so-called digital “gatekeepers” from engaging in anticompetitive practices. The music-streaming giant has shared […]
Podimo raises €44M to turn up the volume on its Netflix-style podcasting platform
We are fast approaching half a billion people listening to podcasts, and today one of the independent players hoping to cash in on that activity has announced some […]
The best podcasts of 2023
16 of the best podcasts to listen to. From “Scamanda” to “Maintenance Phase,” these stories will power you through your commute, take you on the road, or help you take care of daily tasks,
Everything you know about the podcast industry is a lie
It seems like the writing is on the soundproofed wall: The podcast boom is over, and this week’s news is evidence. Spotify laid off 17% of the company […]