How to travel in the summer of chaosThe travel industry has bifurcated, rewarding those who understand its complexities. Travelers are increasingly spending more, often financ...
Spotify launches 'narrated articles' from publications like The Atlantic, VogueThe Swedish streaming giant will offer more than 650 long-form magazine articles in the English language to users with access to audioboo...
Spotify aiming for a 'ChatGPT moment' in music and India is central to the planSpotify is embracing artificial intelligence to become a personalised audio platform. The company is developing AI playlists, conversationa...
Spotify strikes deal with Universal Music to let premium users create AI covers, remixesThe companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal or which artists will participate in the new feature in their joint announ...
ET at Apple’s Bengaluru developer showcase: The apps headed to WWDC 2026Indian developers are showcasing innovative apps for the Apple ecosystem. These apps focus on personal experiences, design, and AI. Develop...
Pocket FM cuts 100 jobs, moves 2,000 contract employees on Quess Corp’s payrollAudio series platform Pocket FM has reportedly laid off approximately 100 employees, about 10% of its workforce, primarily from its content...
US stock market today: Why is Nasdaq crashing big today? Dow and S&P 500 slip as Nasdaq plunges over 300 points - Nvidia, AMD, Intel lead tech lossesUS stock market today: Nasdaq crashing big today as Dow Jones and S&P 500 also slip. The US stock market today shows a sharp shift. The Nas...
Spotify expects profit below estimates as North America, Europe growth slowsSpotify's second-quarter outlook falls short of expectations. The Swedish streaming giant anticipates slower growth in Europe and North Ame...
Taylor Swift’s identity under siege? Pop icon takes legal action as AI deepfakes spiral out of control—Is this a preemptive strike against AI misuse?Singer Taylor Swift has filed new trademarks for her voice and image. This move comes as concerns about AI deepfakes and misuse of celebrit...
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar as COO to lead global operationsIn his new role, Lalit Gangwar will lead the company’s audio vertical as it expands internationally and oversee business operations and mon...
Pocket FM hits $450 million ARR in April after accelerating AI-led content creationPocket FM hits $200 million ARR after six years of operations in Q4 of FY25, and it achieved about $400 million ARR in Q4 of FY26. Currentl...
Anthropic, Cursor backer Accel raises $5 billion for big AI betsVenture capital firm Accel has raised $5 billion in new funds, with $4 billion dedicated to its fifth Leaders fund for late-stage AI startu...
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposes $64 billion merger deal with Universal Music GroupBill Ackman's Pershing Square proposed a deal on Tuesday to merge Universal Music Group with its investment fund under a plan to revive the...
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposes $64 billion merger deal with Universal Music GroupBill Ackman's Pershing Square has proposed a deal to merge Universal Music Group with its investment fund. The plan aims to revive the musi...
AI-generated artists break through in country musicAI-generated country singers are gaining popularity by mimicking modern, formulaic sounds. These songs are easy to produce and often lack d...
Spotify engineers no longer code, company says — AI now does the heavy liftingSpotify AI coding: Spotify's top engineers have not written code since December. Their internal AI system, Honk, now handles coding and app...
How to access Spotify’s new AI DJ feature? Here’s all you need to knowSpotify is pushing the boundaries of music streaming platforms by introducing an AI-powered DJ and a home screen that resembles social medi...