Spotify opens its music library to DIY podcasters

Posted on 14/10/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

If you’ve ever wished podcast episodes were easier to navigate through, Spotify is working on a new format that does just that. Starting today, the company is testing shows that are organized like playlists. Instead of one track that plays for each e...

Spotify makes it easier to add people to collaborative playlists

Posted on 29/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

For obvious reasons, remote collaboration is now more popular than ever. Spotify is taking note. Today, it’s rolling out a few changes to make its Collaborative Playlist feature even easier to use.You’ll now see an “Add User” button in the playlist h...

What we’re listening to: ‘Mockery Manor’

Posted on 28/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

In this installment of our audio confessions, senior editor Daniel Cooper explains his love for a British thriller podcast that had him hooked almost immediately.I could be wrong, but I feel like everyone has a childhood experience of visiting a shit...

Apple confirms it bought podcast curation app Scout FM earlier this year

Posted on 25/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Apple has purchased Scout FM, an app that makes it easy to find podcasts tailored to your tastes, according to Bloomberg. Rather than just letting you choose individual podcasts, Scout FM curates them based on your listening history. Much like YouTub...

Get ready for more Spotify podcasts to become TV shows and movies

Posted on 24/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Need further proof of podcasting's immense cultural value? Earlier this morning, Spotify announced a multi-year deal giving the production house Chernin Entertainment first crack at adapting its podcasts into movies and television shows.“As we contin...

Spotify is testing polls to make podcasts more interactive

Posted on 23/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Spotify wants to make it easier for podcasters and listeners to interact. Today, it’s launching Polls, a new feature that will allow podcasters to ask questions directly in the app. When listeners respond, they’ll see how their answers stack up again...

Deezer’s country selector lets you listen to music and podcasts like a local

Posted on 18/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

You may not get a chance to physically travel anytime soon, but if you're Deezer subscriber, the music streaming service is giving you an alternative way to experience the music and culture of another country. The platform has introduced a country se...

Spotify belatedly adds notifications for new podcast episodes

Posted on 17/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Spotify has rolled out mobile push notifications for new podcast episodes starting today, the streaming app announced in a statement. It’s a relatively small development, but one that indicates Spotify is continuing to strengthen its podcast offering...

Amazon Music is the latest streaming service to add podcasts

Posted on 16/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Amazon Music has at long last added podcasts. Listeners in the US, UK, Germany and Japan can access them through the Amazon Music app, web player and Echo devices. They’re available to users on all Amazon Music tiers at no extra cost.There are "milli...

Google makes it easier to find local news through Podcasts and Assistant

Posted on 02/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

While news podcasts are increasingly popular, most focus on national and global news. It tends to be harder to find local news, especially in an on-demand, audio format. Google wants to change this. Today, it announced plans to bring Your News Update...

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