iHeartRadio is making a dozen 3D audio podcasts this year

Podcasts are about to become much more immersive if iHeartMedia has its way. Following the success of last year's 13 Days of Halloween, iHeartRadio's parent company plans to produce more 3D audio (or binaural) shows. It's working with Blumhouse Telev...

iHeart will turn podcasts into books starting with ‘Stuff You Should know’

Plenty of people listen to podcasts on their commute and during work, but iHeartMedia is hoping they can squeeze even more podcast consumption into their days -- possibly before they nod off. The company partnered with Flatiron Books to create a seri...

Lawsuits claim Amazon, Apple and more are streaming unlicensed music

When you walk into a bar, hotel or store, you probably hear music. The same goes for when you tune into a TV channel or radio station. Those businesses are supposed to pay royalties to the artists for using their music. Collection firms like Pro Musi...

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold will have support from ‘hundreds’ of apps

Foldable phones aren't worth much without apps that can take advantage of their screens -- Huawei even postponed the Mate X to give app makers more time to optimize their titles. That might not be much of a problem now that the revised Galaxy Fold i...

iHeartRadio shares tunes as Stories in Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat

Do you really, really want to be sure everyone knows what you're listening to? iHeartRadio thinks it can help spread your musical message. The company has introduced sharing to Stories in Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat through its mobile app -- i...

Samsung says Bixby will soon work with Google Maps, YouTube

Samsung announced today that Bixby will be integrated into more of its products, including its 2019 QLED TVs as well as a range of smart appliances like refrigerators, washers and AI speakers. Additionally, the company said its assistant will also be...