BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
Spotify now has over 300M subscribers
The company experienced a 9% increase in its subscriber base during the second quarter, even after implementing price hikes in various regions.
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TUE, 04 AUG 2026
MON, 27 JUL 2026
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time
Snapchat now allows users to link their Spotify accounts, enabling them to share and view friends' real-time listening activities.
THU, 30 APR 2026
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify introduces verified artist badges to help distinguish humans from AI
Spotify introduces a "Verified by Spotify" badge to help users identify genuine human artists amidst the rise of AI-generated music, requiring artists to meet specific criteria including an identifiable presence both on and off the platform.
WED, 15 APR 2026
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify launches the ability to purchase physical books in the US and UK
Spotify has introduced a feature allowing US and UK Android users to purchase physical books, with iOS support coming soon.
TUE, 24 MAR 2026
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify tests new tool to stop AI slop from being attributed to real artists
Spotify's new tool empowers artists by allowing them to manage and control which tracks are linked to their name on the platform.
WED, 21 JAN 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Spotify won court order against Anna’s Archive, taking down .org domain
A lawsuit was filed under seal against Anna's Archive, which was not informed until after the takedown occurred.
THU, 15 JAN 2026
BUSINESS & FUNDINGarstechnica.com
Spotify’s 3rd price hike in 2.5 years hints at potential new normal
Spotify asserts that increasing fees will ultimately support and benefit artists financially.
FRI, 26 DEC 2025
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTselfh.st
Self-Host Weekly #151: Figgy Pudding
The content discusses the importance of backing up Spotify playlists, explores innovative approaches to recipes, and examines peculiar software naming conventions.
WED, 17 DEC 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Bursting AI bubble may be EU’s “secret weapon” in clash with Trump, expert says
Former President Trump criticizes European Union technology regulations, impacting companies like Spotify and Accenture, as part of a broader conflict over tech industry control.
WED, 10 DEC 2025
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered ‘Prompted Playlists’
Playlists can incorporate global insights, revisit your entire listening history, and update on a daily or weekly basis.
SAT, 06 DEC 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
After you check out your Spotify Wrapped 2025, explore these copycats
Spotify's Wrapped feature offers a personalized summary of users' listening habits, inspiring other companies to create similar year-in-review experiences.
TUE, 02 DEC 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Amazon Music’s 2025 Delivered is now here to compete with Spotify Wrapped
Amazon Music's 2025 Delivered introduces new listener badges, including the "Headliner" badge for top percentage fans of an artist.
MON, 03 NOV 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Real humans don’t stream Drake songs 23 hours a day, rapper suing Spotify says
A proposed class action lawsuit could compel Spotify to compensate artists who have been financially affected by fraudulent streaming activities.
FRI, 24 OCT 2025
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTtechcrunch.com
How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including Spotify, Figma, Canva, and others
ChatGPT now allows users to integrate and utilize popular apps like Spotify, Canva, Figma, and Expedia directly within its interface for enhanced productivity and convenience.
WED, 15 OCT 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify spotted working on a ‘SongDNA’ feature that showcases the people behind your favorite music
Spotify is introducing a "SongDNA" feature that allows users to delve into the creative contributors of music, including writers, producers, vocalists, and engineers.
TUE, 14 OCT 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal
Spotify and Netflix are collaborating to introduce select video podcasts on Netflix by 2026, highlighting Spotify's strategic emphasis on video content to boost engagement and revenue.
FRI, 26 SEPT 2025
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTstackoverflow.blog
Getting Backstage in front of a shifting dev experience
Ryan and Pia Nilsson discuss the development and adoption of Spotify's Backstage, the influence of AI on developer experience, and Spotify's approach to platform engineering and standardization to address team-specific needs.
MON, 15 SEPT 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks
Spotify is enhancing its free tier by introducing features that allow users to select and play specific tracks.
TUE, 26 AUG 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify launches a messaging feature in a bid to become more social
Spotify introduces a new chat feature enabling users to send messages and share content directly within the platform.
TUE, 19 AUG 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify’s latest feature lets you add your own transitions to playlists
Spotify introduces new features aimed at playlist experts and music enthusiasts, who have generated almost 9 billion playlists on the platform.
WED, 13 AUG 2025
TRANSPORT & ENERGYtechcrunch.com
Waymo finally has a music experience worthy of its robotaxi
Waymo has integrated Spotify into its robotaxis, enhancing the passenger experience by allowing music streaming for a more personalized ride.
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Why I finally left Spotify
Spotify's heavy reliance on algorithmic recommendations is becoming overwhelming and may limit user discovery and personalization.
MON, 04 AUG 2025
BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
Spotify raises subscription prices
Spotify plans to increase prices in certain international markets following a challenging quarterly earnings report.
MON, 30 JUN 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify revamps its Discover Weekly playlist after ten years
Spotify is enhancing Discover Weekly by allowing users to customize their playlists based on specific music genres.
MON, 23 JUN 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
Senators urge FTC to investigate Spotify’s higher-priced bundled subscription
Two U.S. senators have urged the FTC to investigate Spotify for allegedly bundling subscriptions without user consent and undercompensating creators.
WED, 18 JUN 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
New code in Spotify’s app references the long-awaited ‘lossless’ tier
References in the music app's code indicate that the lossless service is still in development and may soon launch.
WED, 21 MAY 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions
Spotify reports a positive impact on sales from directing customers to external payment links in its iOS app, supporting Epic Games in its legal battle with Apple over App Store payment policies.
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify’s new ‘Upcoming Releases’ hub highlights future albums you may like
Spotify has introduced a new "Upcoming Releases" hub that offers personalized album recommendations based on users' listening history, accessible via the Search tab on mobile.
MON, 19 MAY 2025
BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
Apple approves Spotify update so US users can buy audiobooks within the app
Spotify's new app update, approved by Apple, enables U.S. iPhone users to purchase audiobooks directly within the app and buy additional listening hours.
FRI, 16 MAY 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Spotify caught hosting hundreds of fake podcasts that advertise selling drugs
Reports indicate that fake 10-second podcasts are being used as fronts for black market activities, raising concerns about their true purpose and legality.
TUE, 13 MAY 2025
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
Spotify updates its AI DJ to let you use voice commands
Spotify is enhancing its AI DJ feature by enabling premium users in over 60 markets to request music or alter playlist moods using English voice commands.
SUN, 04 MAY 2025
BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
Backstage access: Spotify’s dev tools side-hustle is growing legs
Spotify, primarily earning from ads and subscriptions, is expanding into developer tools with Backstage, an open-source project adopted by over 2 million developers in 3,400 organizations.
FRI, 02 MAY 2025
BUSINESS & FUNDINGarstechnica.com
Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments
Apple swiftly approved an updated app featuring payment links, pricing details, and promotional offers.
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links
Spotify announced that Apple has approved its U.S. app update, enabling users to access pricing information and external payment links, following a U.S. judge's order for Apple to cease commission charges on iPhone app purchases.
WED, 26 FEB 2025
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
ElevenLabs now lets authors create and publish audiobooks on its own platform
ElevenLabs is enabling authors to publish AI-generated audiobooks on its Reader app, following a partnership with Spotify for AI-narrated audiobooks.
THU, 02 JAN 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify’s partner program for podcast hosts is now available
Spotify has launched a "Partner Program" allowing popular podcast hosts in the U.S. to monetize video content with additional income opportunities beyond advertising.
TUE, 10 DEC 2024
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
HarperCollins CEO touts Spotify’s audiobooks entry, AI’s impact on publishing
HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray discussed the future of audiobooks and AI's impact on publishing, highlighting Spotify's market entry and growth plans at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference.
SAT, 30 NOV 2024
SECURITY & PRIVACYSeytonic
Spotify Has a Malware Problem
Cybercriminals are exploiting Spotify and Amazon Music to spread malware through SEO-optimized playlists and podcasts, while hackers creatively use legitimate platforms for malicious purposes, highlighting the need for increased cybersecurity awareness.
TUE, 15 OCT 2024
CULTURE & MEDIAarstechnica.com
Spotify criticized for letting fake albums appear on real artist pages
Real bands face challenges in getting unauthorized fake albums removed from their Spotify pages, impacting their reputation and earnings.
TUE, 24 SEPT 2024
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
Spotify’s AI playlist feature rolls out to the U.S. and more markets
Spotify's AI Playlist tool, initially launched in the U.K. and Australia, is now in beta in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.
SAT, 14 SEPT 2024
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTtechcrunch.com
These two friends built a simple tool to transfer playlists between Apple Music and Spotify, and it works great
Soundiiz is a free tool that uses APIs to transfer data between different services, enhancing portability.
FRI, 13 SEPT 2024
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify begins piloting parent-managed accounts for kids on family plans
Spotify introduces "managed accounts" for under-13 listeners, offering in-app parental controls as a pilot program in select markets.
WED, 04 SEPT 2024
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify launches its evolving playlist, daylist, globally
Spotify is globally launching daylist, a personalized playlist that adapts to users' habits, available to all users.
THU, 29 AUG 2024
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify points finger at Apple over an unwelcome change to volume control technology
Spotify Connect on iOS will no longer allow users to adjust volume using iPhone's physical buttons.
TUE, 27 AUG 2024
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Meta and Instagram spotted developing a new social music-sharing feature
Meta and Spotify are testing a feature to enable continuous music sharing on Instagram through the Notes feature.
WED, 14 AUG 2024
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
Apple finally allows Spotify to show pricing info to EU users on iOS
Spotify will now display pricing for subscriptions, digital goods, and audiobooks.
TUE, 30 JUL 2024
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Spotify expands lyrics access for free users
Spotify initially limited free users to lyrics for three songs per month but is now expanding the monthly limit.
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