Spotify plans to roll out a subscription add-on, costing $4-5 monthly on top of regular fees, that lets users remix songs with AI and upload the results to the platform, according to the Financial Times. Royalties would flow to original artists, and remix plays would count toward the source tracks' chart performance, with artists able to veto use of their music even if their label has signed on. Spotify has reportedly secured deals with Universal Music Group, Merlin and Believe, while talks continue with Sony Music and Warner Music.
techspot.com
· 2026-11-02
A roundup identifies five Spotify settings—covering audio quality, content recommendations, and privacy—that remain in default states for many users but can noticeably change the listening experience. Most of these options are limited to Spotify Premium subscribers and can be adjusted through the app's settings and privacy menu on mobile or desktop.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-01
A tech feature outlines several lesser-known Netflix features, including secret numerical codes that unlock niche sub-genre search results and a way to view a complete watch history. It also covers other customization options beyond common settings like offline downloads, games, and video quality adjustments.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-31
Roku's current lineup includes the Streaming Stick Plus and 4K, plus two $150 models, the Roku Ultra and Streambar SE. The 4K stick adds Dolby Vision support and longer Wi-Fi range over the Plus, while the Ultra set-top box adds Wi-Fi 6, an Ethernet port and Dolby Atmos support, and the Streambar SE combines a soundbar with streaming but lacks Atmos.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-31
A technology feature argues that spare or outdated computers and laptops can be converted into home servers for media streaming or personal cloud storage, rather than discarded. It describes the build process as simple and inexpensive, framing it as a way to reuse hardware people already own.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-31
Users seeing low-storage warnings may find Spotify high on their device's storage list, often due to downloaded music and cached data rather than the app itself. Both iOS and Android offer built-in menus to check per-app storage use, and Android allows clearing an app's cache separately from its stored data.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-31
Lawmakers voted 11 to 10 to adopt amendment I-1358 to the finance bill, proposed by the Socialist group, creating a levy of 0.055 euros per gigabyte on data delivered to French users. Internet providers would measure quarterly traffic volumes per company, overseen by regulator Arcep and the tax administration, with charges capped at 15% of French revenue or 2% of global revenue. The tax targets content providers and CDNs rather than consumers directly, and sponsors say it could raise up to 10 billion euros.
lesnumeriques.com
· 2026-10-30
A streaming roundup compiles recommended horror, sci-fi, and other genre films and shows debuting in November 2026 across services including Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. The list functions as a curated viewing guide rather than a report on any single release.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-30
A hobbyist built two small neural networks—a looped transformer 'world model' that generates game frames and rewards, and a lightweight MLP 'actor' that chooses actions—running together entirely on a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W microcontroller. The world model, ranging from 26,000 to 131,000 parameters, predicts the next frame and reward from the current frame and action, while the actor (9,000-16,000 parameters) picks moves based only on generated frames, never touching the real game logic. The project also supports a streaming reinforcement learning agent that can learn to play while running inside the simulated 'dream' itself.
github.com
· 2026-10-29
Instagram is overhauling its video product to support longer-form, episodic content and improve the experience of watching on televisions, according to VP of product Tessa Lyons. A new feature called 'Series' lets creators turn Reels into episodic content with notifications for new episodes, and the company is testing social features like a Friends tab and a smartphone-as-remote tool for TV viewing.
wired.com
· 2026-10-27
T-Mobile has launched three new T-Mix plans—Standard, More, and Loaded—priced from $55 to $95 a month, letting customers choose perks like streaming, music, gaming, food delivery or device promotions through a system called 'Picks.' Selections can generally be changed every three months, but Reddit users on r/tmobile say the system is confusing, may force trade-offs between streaming perks and device deals, and could reduce value for families.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-27
T-Mobile announced three new T-Mix wireless plans that let customers select included subscription perks called 'Picks,' which can be applied to services like Apple TV, Netflix, Hulu, Apple Music, YouTube Premium, and others. Customers can change their selections during four annual windows without altering their monthly bill, and Picks can also be used toward wireless features like T-Satellite or device promotions. The plans are set to launch next month, with Apple TV costing one Pick through June 2027 while some services like Apple Music require two.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-26
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