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YouTube Shorts is about to get longer. Starting October 15, creators will be able to upload videos up to three minutes long, tripling the current limit of 60 seconds. The update follows a trend set by TikTok, which first extended its video length in 2021 and now allows clips up
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Spotify has launched a new feature which is a proper lifesaver for those who can't fly without music. The "Offline Backup" function automatically generates a playlist from queued and recently played tracks, ensuring music is accessible even when users are without an internet connection. Just like
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un:hurd music, a growing audience development platform for independent artists, has announced an expansion of its industry partnerships alongside the introduction of two new membership tiers. The platform collaborates with a diverse range of companies, including CD Baby, SoundCloud, Audiomack, Amazon Merch on Demand, EmPawa, and feature.fm, all
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The royalty tracking transparency Spotify lacks.
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AI image generators have been facing increasing scrutiny lately for their inability to produce convincing representations of Vice President Kamala Harris, first reported by Wired. Recently, a wave of bizarre and inaccurate depictions has drawn public attention, particularly after Elon Musk shared an image through his xAI venture's
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Apple has unveiled a series of updates for its audio lineup, including the introduction of new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2 and a fresh range of colours for AirPods Max. Alongside these, the company also launched the latest AirPods 4, touting them as the most comfortable and advanced
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DataMind Audio has released its AI-powered music tool, the Combobulator v1.0, moving it from beta to full availability. The new software offers a unique approach to sound creation, using "neural audio synthesis" to allow users to explore an artist’s sonic world, rather than merely replicating their
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Green bubble shaming is real and just one part of smartphone snobbery.
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Apple’s latest iPhone lineup has officially been announced at their 'It’s Glowtime' event, which showcased a bunch of new features that surely boost the device’s audio and video capabilities. For musicians, content creators, and anyone who relies on their phone for recording, the headline feature
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About six weeks ago, we covered the growing problem of AI-generated tracks masquerading as human-created music flooding Spotify. Now, one of the perpetrators has been arrested and charged with orchestrating a massive music streaming fraud scheme, allegedly generating over $10 million in royalties through the use of artificial intelligence and
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YouTube is developing tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated content that uses their face or voice without permission. The company announced that these features, aimed at protecting artists, creators, and public figures, will begin pilot programs early next year. YouTube’s vice president of creator products, Amjad Hanif,