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Spotify now has 158 million Premium subscribers
It's slower growth after an explosive 2020, but one that Spotify was expecting.
DraftKings spends $50 million on former ESPN podcast 'The Dan Le Batard Show'
One of the most sought-after sports podcasts has an unlikely new home.
Spotify counters Apple with its own podcast subscription plan
Spotify will take on Apple with its own paid podcast subscription platform, but it won't take a cut for the first two years.
SiriusXM buys design podcast '99% Invisible'
SiriusXM has acquired 99% Invisible Inc., the company behind the popular design and architecture podcast of the same name.
Apple releases iOS 14.5 with stricter app tracking privacy
Apple has released iOS 14.5 with stricter privacy, mask-friendly Watch unlocks and a redesigned Podcasts app.
Spotify's new music player debuts in Facebook apps on iOS and Android
Spotify's music and podcast player will let you listen to audio from posts without leaving Facebook's iOS or Android apps.
Spotify might counter Apple with its own podcast subscription service
Spotify may reportedly launch paid podcast subscriptions next week, offering an answer to Apple's just-launched feature.
Yoto is a podcast and audiobook machine built for kids
Kids can enjoy audiobooks and podcasts too thanks to the child-friendly Yoto Player and its library.
Apple will launch podcast subscriptions next month
Apple is adding paid subscriptions to its Podcasts app, so podcasters can charge listeners for content directly through the app.
Facebook and Spotify will team up on 'Project Boombox'
Facebook and Spotify will team up on new music features that will allow people to listen to music while they use the Facebook app.
Facebook introduces new audio features to compete with Clubhouse
Facebook will test several new audio features, including audio-only “rooms” for live chats, as well as “soundbites,” for sharing short voice messages, and a new podcasting feature.
Apple TV+ unveils its first combination podcast and TV series
Apple TV+ is branching out with its first combination of a podcast with an original show, bolstering its documentary 'The Line' with an audio series.
Samsung adds a podcast section to its free-entertainment app
If you own a Samsung phone, you now have yet another way to listen to your favorite audio shows
Spotify updates its desktop and web apps to match its mobile experience
Spotify has overhauled its desktop and web apps, adding new playlist controls and the ability to download music and podcasts.
Spotify's new home screen lets you quickly resume unfinished podcasts
About a year ago, Spotify revamped its home screen to make it easier to find your favorite playlists and podcasts. It was a pretty helpful redesign, and today Spotify announced that it's further tweaking things with a focus on quickly getting back to what you've been listening to.
Apple wants you to 'follow' podcasts rather than subscribe
Apple is ditching the term 'subscribe' in Podcasts for iOS 14.5 in favor of 'follow' — and it might have a meaningful impact on adoption.
Apple adds curated podcast collections for kids
Four collections vetted by Common Sense Media are available today.
Spotify is building machine learning-powered podcast discovery tools
Spotify has gotten pretty good at finding music its users may want to hear based on their listening history. Unsurprisingly, the company is getting ready to do the same thing for podcasts.
Spotify HiFi will bring CD-quality audio to 'select markets' this year
Spotify is tremendously popular, sure, but it has never been a platform for audiophiles. That may change soon, though — the company confirmed today that it plans to launch a high-quality music streaming service in 'select markets' later this year.
Acast buys New York Times-backed podcast company RadioPublic
Sweden-based podcast giant Acast has acquired public benefit corporation RadioPublic in a deal that gives it access to the podcaster's tech and talent.