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Spotify is shutting down its standalone live audio app
Spotify is shutting down Spotify Live, it's short-lived live audio app.
Spotify is reportedly pulling back on its live audio ambitions
According to Bloomberg, the music and audio streaming service is ending the production of several live audio shows.
Clubhouse lays off some employees amid strategic shift
Clubhouse has laid off some of its employees.
Twitter is now testing its Spaces tab on Android too
Last fall, Twitter began testing a dedicated Space tab within the iOS version of its mobile app.
Spotify Greenroom is now Spotify Live, and it's available in the main app
Spotify's live audio offering is now appropriately named Spotify Live, and you can find it inside the company's main app.
Spotify will reportedly integrate live audio into its main app
In addition to music and podcasts, Spotify may soon offer live audio within its primary streaming app.
Amazon’s Clubhouse competitor may let you DJ your own radio show
Adding music to the mix could make Project Mic more enticing than other live audio apps.
Amazon may jump into live audio with a focus on music
Amazon is reportedly developing a live audio feature that would revolve around music, rather than simply copying Clubhouse.
Spotify and WWE are tag-teaming on podcasts
The Ringer will host live Greenroom discussions after major pay-per-view events too.
Twitter Spaces co-host feature lets users share moderation duties
With today’s announcement, a single Space can include one host, two co-hosts and up to 10 speakers.
Spotify launches its Clubhouse rival, Greenroom
Spotify is launching its live audio app on iOS and Android in 135 markets.
Locker Room will relaunch as Spotify Greenroom
CEO Daniel Ek announced the rebranding during the latest episode of the company's For the Record podcast.
Jawbone Big Jambox review
It was back in February when we first caught wind a beefier version of Jawbone's Jambox, thanks to some less-than-stealthy ninjas at the FCC. Today it's officially here. Dubbed Big Jambox, this $300 Bluetooth speakerphone and "smartspeaker" is unsurprisingly a supersized -- yet still portable -- version of the new-age micro-boombox that the won us over back in 2010. Naturally, there have been some tweaks to go along with the bigger footprint, but all the core features including Jawbone's MyTalk apps and noise-cancelling know-how are in tow. Now that we've used it extensively for a few days, we're ready to answer some questions you might have. Does it follow the old adage that bigger is better? How will it fit into your lifestyle compared to the Jambox? And most importantly, is it worth the asking price?
Jawbone unleashes Big Jambox, beefs up its Bluetooth 'smartspeaker' lineup
We've had a shimmer in our eye for Jawbone's $200 Jambox, the itty bitty Bluetooth 'smartspeaker,' ever since it was released back in late 2010. So, imagine our delight now that the company has just stepped things up to a larger level with its new $300 Big Jambox. Measuring in at well over double the size of the original, the 2.7-pound speaker is still very similar in design and features the familiar perforated metal grill designs by Yves Behar -- starting May 15th, you can pick one up in your choice of Red Dot, Graphite Hex and White Wave. The larger footprint helps it to be more functionally capable than its sibling, yet it's still small enough to carry in one hand. On top, the unit sports playback controls in addition to the requisite volume and talk buttons, while on the side you'll find a USB connection (for software updates), power input 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth-pairing button and a power button. To pump out the jams, the Big Jambox features an airtight enclosure loaded with a duo of active neodymium drivers and opposing dual-passive bass radiators to handle all the wub wub you can throw at it. A 2,600mAh rechargeable battery will get you roughly 15 hours of totally wireless listening time (500 on standby), but -- as is the case with the original -- you still can't share that juice with your gadgets. Positively, Android users can take advantage of the Big Jambox's exclusive Companion app, which allows the unit to do tricks such like sync up with your G-cal to inform you about your appointments. Lastly, like the Jambox, the Big Jambox features MyTalk voice prompts / app compatibility, along with Live Audio DSP to give your sounds an immersive "3D" feel. Curious to find out more? We spent a full weekend with the new gizmo, and you can catch our full review by clicking here. Full press release after the break.
