Rumored revamp of Spotify’s free mobile service could be a big step up
Spotify is on the hunt for new users and is reported to be prepping a new version of its free mobile service to do just that. The revamped offering could make it easier for music fans to select tracks instead of restricting them to shuffle mode. The tricky part will be converting those users to the paid model.
Spotify may be working on a stand-alone car speaker
Spotify may be getting into the hardware business. There is some evidence to suggest that the company is working on a standalone speaker for cars.
What is YouTube Red? What you get, how it works, and how much it costs
Curious about YouTube Red? We cover what you get with a subscription and how much YouTube Red costs, along with how YouTube Red works with Google Play Music to make a great music streaming service.
DT Daily: Having never made a profit, Spotify goes IPO, rakes in billions
Spotify's IPO starts streaming money into the company's coffers, we review the new HTC Vive Pro VR headset, and the new Firefox Reality browser brings the web to VR.
Is Spotify too big to fail? It just went public, so we’ll find out soon
Despite a massively popular business, increasing revenues, and hefty valuation, all signs point to Spotify’s direct listing decision being a way out for early investors.
I ditched Spotify for YouTube Red with Google Play Music and never looked back
Everyone loves Spotify, but sometimes, the most popular streaming platforms just aren't enough. Here's why I switched over to Youtube Red.
The way you listen to music is in jeopardy. Here’s how Pandora plans to survive
Pandora's Elizabeth Moody spoke with Digital Trends about the changes that need to be made in the music industry in order for streaming services like Spotify and Pandora to become profitable.
Spotify begins cracking down on third-party playlist services
SpotLister has been now been deemed non-compliant with Spotify's terms of use. It previously placed songs on playlists for a fee.
Should Spotify launch a record label and become the Netflix of music?
Despite impressive subscriber numbers, Spotify is losing money thanks to high licensing fees. However, one expert recommends Netflix as a model for success.
Outkast set a high bar for hip-hop. Duo Rae Sremmurd wants to clear it
Rae Sremmurd explains how the group's upcoming three-disc album, Sremmlife 3, is something legends like Outkast have never done and what we can expect from their first Reebok shoe.
Your life on one drive? Samsung debuts 30TB solid state hard drive
Today on DT Daily: Google Pay simplifies tap-to-pay with your Android phone, Samsung crams 30TB into one hard drive, Spotify is looking help designing physical products.
Spotify is working on its first hardware product — an Amazon killer?
New job listings show Spotify is working on its first-ever hardware, most likely a speaker. Will it take on Amazon's Echo products and Alexa, or the Apple HomePod?
No longer mobile-only, Pandora Premium features come to the web
The Pandora Premium on-demand subscription service is now available on the web, including Search & Play, My Music, and smart playlist features.
How SiriusXM is dominating in the Spotify era
SiriusXM boasts less than half the subscribers as the most popular on-demand music streaming service, but SiriusXM is booming while Spotify continues to lose money. What’s going on here?
Sonos throws some shade at the HomePod via a Spotify playlist
To celebrate the arrival of the Apple HomePod onto theconnected speakers market, Sonos is offering some sassy commentary by way of music.
TWB Podcast: SpaceX triumph, Spotify vs. Apple Music, Apple Watch health
After the success of the Falcon launch, what's next for SpaceX and Tesla? Spotify is the kind of streaming music, but Apple Music is hot on the trail. The Apple Watch may soon provide your doctor with valuable information.
Producer Cardo on making Drake’s new No. 1 hit, Kendrick Lamar’s “evil genius”
Producer Cardo explains to Digital Trends how he went from making music on Playstations to producing hit records with Drake and Kendrick Lamar using programs anyone can download for free.
Apple Music makes gains in the U.S., but a possible Spotify IPO looms
Apple Music is making gains against streaming giant Spotify, at least in the USA, new group pushes back against social media and tech addiction, The Verge takes a closer look at Intel's Vaunt AR glasses.
Apple Music is growing fast, but it will be a while before world domination
Apple Music is growing quickly in the United States, but it has a ways to go before it beat the subscribers numbers of popular Swedish music streaming service Spotify on the global stage.
Spotify quietly files for IPO just before getting hit with $1.6B Wixen lawsuit
Spotify makes a move, then someone else moves against Spotify, Intel CPU flaw has OS devs scrambling, modder thinks inside the Xbox One X box.
Spotify hit with a $1.6 billion lawsuit over Tom Petty, Neil Young songs
Music streaming giant Spotify has been hit with a $1.6 billion lawsuit brought by major music publisher Wixen.
Microsoft officially draws the curtain on its Groove Music streaming service
As of today, the Groove Music app from Microsoft no longer offers the option to stream, purchase, or download music.
Meet the playlist curators who mint new music stars, one pick at a time
Digital Trends spoke to major players in the music industry to find out how Apple Music and Spotify playlists are making stars and hits.
The best songs about friendship
Friendship is a theme that spans all genres of music. Grab a pal and take a listen to the best songs about friendship.
Drop some serious clues about gifts with Verizon and Spotify’s Holiday Hintlist
Thanks to Holiday Hintlists from Verizon and Spotify, you may finally be able to get something you don't want to return.
The average person spends about $15 on streaming music all year
According to a recent Nielsen Music study, the average person only spends $156 a year on music, with a fraction for streaming music.
Kanye West may take on Spotify, Netflix, and TV with new streaming service
Kanye West representatives filed to trademark a Yeezy Sound service which will stream music, cable television, video, and more.
Getting the ghouls together? Checkout our epic Halloween Spotify playlist
In search of spooky music? We've rounded up the best Halloween songs to help creep you into the most monster-filled weekend of the year.
Billboard Charts will weigh streaming services more heavily in 2017
Billboard Charts has announced that it adjust is 2018 metrics to more heavily favor streaming sites such as Spotify
You may soon be able to presave albums on Spotify thanks to Show.co
Pre-saves on Spotify mean that music lovers will be able to hit save for an upcoming album and have the tracks delivered to their library.
Take a stroll down melody lane with Spotify’s new Your Time Capsule playlist
Spotify has unveiled a new personalized playlist, dubbed Your Time Capsule, that compiles songs from a user's past.
The SmartDesk 3 could be the smartest piece of office furniture you can buy
Autonomous introduced the SmartDesk 3, a desk that rises to the occasion when you need to eat, stay hydrated, or call an Uber.
Spotify and Waze partner to bring music to your ride on iOS
Navigation app Waze is teaming up with Spotify to bring tunes to your ride. New in-app tools will make it easier to pull up your playlist.
Share Spotify tracks with your friends via the new iMessage app
Thanks to Spotify's new iMessage app, you can easily text your favorite beats to your favorite people with just a few taps of the finger