Tag: audio streaming
Qobuz reveals how much it really pays per stream, and I want to see more of this transparency to help us spend money more ethically
Qobuz has published its average streaming rates Many rivals talk about the total, not what individual rights holders get paid At just over 1.8¢ per stream, Qobuz pays more than most Streaming service Qobuz has done something none of its rivals have been so far willing to do: it’s said…
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Apple Music gets the royal treatment with special King Charles show – and the playlist has some real jewels
King Charles III has pre-recorded a radio broadcast for Apple Music 1 to celebrate Commonwealth Day The broadcast features personal anecdotes and songs that have helped shape His Majesty’s soundtrack to his life It will be available to listen on the 24/7 Apple Music 1 radio station on Monday March…
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Spotify’s AI-narrated audiobooks have me worried for the future of music
Spotify is partnering with ElevenLabs ElevenLabs offers human-like AI audio that can seamlessly narrate audiobooks Can we expect more AI-generated content on Spotify in the future? Spotify audiobooks narrated by AI are set to increase as the streaming company enters into a new partnership with ElevenLabs, a company responsible for…
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Spotify HiFi: release date rumors, price predictions, and everything we know so far
For fans of high-fidelity audio, Spotify HiFi could be the Holy Grail. After unveiling its plans for lossless, CD-quality audio in 2021, audiophiles around the world have been patiently waiting for Spotify to bridge that gap to competitor services like Tidal and Apple Music. Though we still regard it as…
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More details of Spotify’s new Music Pro plan have leaked – including the price
Spotify Music Pro is tipped to launch later in 2025 Remixing tools and concert ticket access could feature The main draw will be lossless audio quality It was back in February 2021 – four years ago – when Spotify HiFi was first announced, and we’re still waiting for it to…
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Apple Music’s awesome $2.99 deal is your reason to finally switch from Spotify
Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, Apple Music is just $2.99 for six months for select customers It’s a great time to give the streaming service a go and ditch Spotify Apple Music offers a million songs, including many in lossless Whether you let Apple Music expire after a free trial…
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