Descript’s new podcast editor can deepfake your voice to dub over errors
Descript Podcast Studio launched Wednesday with a feature called “Overdub,” which allows you to replace recorded words and phrases with synthesized speech that blends in with the other audio. The feature is meant to fill in the blanks of any mistakes or awkward pauses during the recording of a podcast.
Spotify’s latest experiment is designed to boost podcast discovery
Podcasting has become a rich medium, with hundreds of shows to choose from in dozens of languages. This means that finding new shows to listen to can be a challenge. Spotify is looking into how it can fix that, and a new set of human-curated podcast playlists might be the answer.
Spotify is quietly turning itself into a storytelling platform for artists
To provide more ways for artists and creators to engage with audiences, Spotify is testing out its own version of the popular Stories format, with a new feature called Storyline. It has also launched a new online tool that vastly simplifies the creation of podcasts. Here's what you need to know.
Looking for podcasts? Google lets you find and play them in its web search
Not content to simply have its own dedicated podcasts app, Google is now letting people find podcasts from within its web search, and play the most recent episodes inside a dedicated web-player. The move comes after the BBC recently decided to pull all of its podcasts from Google's platforms.
BBC clarifies decision to pull its podcasts from Google platforms
In what is beginning to look like a power play over the control of content, the BBC has pulled all of its podcasts from Google platforms like Google Podcasts and Google Home, leaving fans of the content in search of alternatives ways to access their favorite podcast shows.
Spotify adds mystery and crime to its podcast arsenal with Parcast acquisition
Spotify continues to add to its growing collection of podcasting assets, this time with the acquisition of Parcast, an L.A.-based podcast studio known for its lurid, true-crime and mystery titles, that have garnered a significant audience since the company began in 2017.
Spotify buys two podcast companies, and plans to spend even more
Spotify purchased Gimlet Media, the startup behind Reply All and the Homecoming podcast that Amazon turned into a show, for over $200 million. It has also picked up Anchor, making the streaming music company the second largest podcast platform behind Apple.
Prime(d) is the podcast Amazon probably doesn’t want you to listen to
KUOW’s Prime(d) podcast debuts Season 2 February 4. Host Joshua McNichols spoke with Digital Trends about the ways in which Amazon waits out its competition while keeping its customers happy. Even a few missteps won’t phase a company this size, so it’s practically guaranteed some amount of success in everything from groceries to fashion.
You can now listen to Google Podcasts on your desktop without the app
Tweaking the URL of a Google Podcasts share link can let you listen to a podcast on your desktop or laptop via your browser. The streamlined web player doesn't have all the functions of the main application, but Google Podcasts now work on devices without the official app, hinting at future potential.
Pocket Casts adds more cross-sync, curation, and Siri Shortcuts
Pocket Casts is a pocket staple for many podcast fanatics. With access to over 300,000 podcasts, and a suite of tools, it's a great option. But it's about to get even better with the introduction Pocket Casts 7.0 that adds intelligent curation, Siri Shortcuts support, and a streamlined UI.
Winamp eyes big comeback in 2019 with podcast, streaming support
Classic audio player Winamp is set for a big revamp next year, in what the developers hope will bring together all audio streaming solutions in a single application that's cross-platform. The newly updated app will support podcasts, local and cloud audio, radio stations, and other audio sources.
Pocket transforms articles into podcasts with an assist from Amazon
Read-it-later app Pocket is adding an option to turn articles into easily navigable podcasts with its new app redesign for iOS and Android. The feature relies on Amazon's voice-to-text service Polly. It marks a shift for the app, and an attempt to expand into the world of podcasts.
Get all your pods in one place with Google’s streamlined Podcasts app
Play Music no more! Google's long-awaited stand-alone podcast app, Google Podcasts, is here, and it's being constantly updated. With Google's sleek design, super-smart integration with Google Home, and millions of podcasts available at launch, there's nowhere better to listen to your favorite podcasts.
Trends with Benefits: iPhone 7 ditches its headphone jack and the PS4 goes Pro
The aftermath of Apple's unveiling of the iPhone 7's Lightning connected EarPods spells the end of the analog headphone jack, or does it? This week the TWB crew dives into adapter-gate.
Trends with Benefits: Tesla’s black boxes, undersea hipsters, show ‘n tell
Apple's annual developers conference kicks off on Monday. Here's what you can expect to see unveiled at WWDC 2016.
Trends with Benefits: Driverless Ubers, VR horseback rides, drones vs. eagles
Uber just replaced drivers with people, Samsung and Apple are each having their own phone meltdowns, VR horses are the embarrassing future, and eagles will absolutely destroy your drone.
Farewell to Microsoft’s Fedora Guy, Hello to Android apps for Chromebooks
In this week's Close To The Metal we discuss Microsoft's layoffs, Android apps coming to all Chromebooks, and an intriguing product patent from Razer.
Close to the Metal Ep. 25: The best and worst of computing in 2016
2016 was one heck of year. Thankfully, for PC enthusiasts, the good largely outweighed the bad. We discuss what impressed us, and what disappointed us.
Trends with Benefits: Sassy robots, NASA’s planetary defense force, and Netflix
The Digital Trends crew chats about Netflix, robots, NASA's new planetary defense plan, and the next industrial revolution.
Google is making it easier to manage your podcasts straight from the Google app
Google wants to make it a little easier to manage your podcasts straight through the Google app, and has added a few new features to the app to make that happen.
Welcome to ‘Sheldon County,’ where “infinite” podcast stories emerge from A.I.
The Sheldon County podcast combines computer-generated text with procedural narratives, all delivered through a synthesized voice.
A new weekly podcast offers an inside look at Microsoft Research
Microsoft Research is the focus of a podcast that promises to cover all aspects of the company's investigations into new tech.
Between the Streams: Obi-Wan Kenobi madness, ‘Logan Lucky’ review, MoviePass
This week on Between the Streams: Talk of an Obi Wan Kenobi Star Wars spinoff, Daniel Craig's ridiculous redneck in Logan Lucky, and more.
Trends with Benefits: Facial recognition in the iPhone and fighter jet tech for bicyclists
The next iPhones may ditch Touch ID and use Facial Recognition instead. Would you want a camera that is always on?
Trends with Benefits: The iPhone at 10 and Livestream your life for free internet
Taking a look back at 10 years of the iPhone and a look forward to the iPhone 8. Plus, would you livestream your life for free internet ?
Close to the Metal Ep. 46: A PC perspective on E3 2017
Before E3 2017 disappears into the rear view mirror, we'll break down our favorite games, biggest gripes, and even talk about the Xbox One X.
Trends with Benefits: Xbox One X unveiled, Amazon’s Dash Wand with Alexa
The Xbox One X has supports full 4K and backward compatibility; Will you buy it? Also, Amazon's Dash Wand with Alexa may give it an edge.
Apple introduced some podcast updates that could make things better for all of us
Apple is paying special attention to podcasts these days, and as part of the iOS 11 update, there are big changes coming our way.
Trends with Benefits: Apple’s Homepod and a Super Nintendo World theme park
Will Apple's Homepod be able to surpass Google Home and Amazon Echo? Also, Super Nintendo World will now have a real-life Mario Kart attraction; Which character would you play as?
Spotify’s Secret Genius Program takes note of unsung heroes — songwriters
Spotify has announced the Secret Genius Program, a series of playlists, podcasts, and an award ceremony that highlights pop songwriters.
Close to the Metal Ep. 44: New 2-in-1s breach the surface, but are any winners?
New 2-in-1s are rolling out, including the long-awaited update to Microsoft's Surface Pro. Are any of these products ready for the spotlight?
Close to the Metal Ep. 43: If you build it, will they come?
On this week's Close to the Metal we take a look back at Build and decide whether anything coming out of it is worth holding your breath for.
Close to the Metal Ep. 37: Does the Windows 10 Creators Update live up to its name?
Ready or not, the Windows 10 Creators Update is rolling out to systems. On this week's Close to the Metal, we'll dig in and assess the damage.
Sounds of the city: Google's new location-based podcast will be music to your ears
Google has launched a new podcast: City Soundtracks. It takes one artist and city and talks about how the former was inspired by the latter.
Trends with Benefits: Hyperloop testing at Space X, The Hater dating app
Last weekend Elon Musk hosted a Hyperloop Testing event at the Space X facility in Los Angeles, and Digital Trends got an inside look at how the next revolution in travel is unfolding.
Tinder’s first podcast is here to help you navigate the world of online dating
Tinder is launching its first branded podcast, "DTR" (short for "Define the Relationship"), which will be dedicated to online dating advice.
Close to the Metal Ep. 23: You should buy a monitor this holiday season
The holiday shopping season means hot sales, and this year there's a particular category of hardware the stands out. Monitors.
Close to the Metal Ep. 22: Apple MacBook Pro live review
Apple's MacBook Pro has finally received an update, but it's expensive. Is it worth the upgrade? We go in-depth on this week's Close to the Metal podcast.