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Lifestyle

Paris DVD rental store in last stand against streaming giants

The music companies and the AI startups are talking to see if they can agree on terms rather than continue to fight in court.
Lifestyle

Record labels in talks to license music to AI firms Udio, Suno

Paid subscription services accounted for 79 per cent of streaming revenues, and almost two-thirds of total revenues.
Lifestyle

US music industry posts 100 million paid streaming users

The self-titled, 26-minute film was shot this past September and will be available as a demo in Apple Store locations worldwide on Mar 14.
Lifestyle

Metallica to debut immersive concert film on Apple Vision Pro

Major music companies are pushing streaming services to charge more for different features as growth in major markets such as the US slows.
Companies & Markets

Spotify weighs US$6 premium for added features, access to tickets

Spotify has been expanding in recent years to include audiobooks, podcasts and other offerings besides its core music catalogue.
Companies & Markets

Universal Music, Spotify reach new multiyear distribution deal

FILE PHOTO: A smartphone is seen in front of a screen projection of Spotify logo, in this picture illustration taken April 1, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Opinion & Features
COMMENTARY

Disappointment over Spotify’s flat year-end wrap is a warning that AI is not everything

The company is showing the benefits of workforce cuts taken late last year, along with the tailwind from continued growth.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Spotify beats subscriber, margin estimates even as ad sales lag

The streaming giant’s freemium business model offers both a free, limited ad-supported service and an unlimited premium subscription service.
Technology

Spotify starts free streaming option in South Korea

AI Playlist helps subscribers personalise their selection of songs that can be refined via additional text prompts.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Spotify expands AI Playlist feature to new markets including US, Canada

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