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Report: Apple Vision Pro Faces Uncertain Future Amid Developer Distaste
Report: Apple Vision Pro Faces Uncertain Future Amid Developer Distaste
January 21, 2024  |  Apple

Two weeks before its debut, Apple’s Vision Pro is reportedly facing an uncertain future. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (Jan. 21), among the challenges facing the...

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Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
December 22, 2023  |  Streaming

Spotify has withdrawn its support from two music festivals in France in response to the country’s introduction of a new tax that is opposed by...

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Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
December 20, 2023  |  Streaming

The holiday season likely inspires families to stream their favorite festive films or music. The services they use to watch these movies or listen to...

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Subscription Merchants Tap Audiobooks to Drive Consumer Loyalty
Subscription Merchants Tap Audiobooks to Drive Consumer Loyalty
December 20, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As businesses compete for subscribers’ long-term loyalty, key players are increasingly leveraging audiobooks to keep customers coming back. Take, for instance, Spotify, which announced last...

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EU to Rule on Apple Music Streaming Case in Early 2024
EU to Rule on Apple Music Streaming Case in Early 2024
December 13, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union (EU) is reportedly preparing to take action against Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices in its App Store. The EU regulators are investigating...

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Spotify Seeks New CFO as Company ‘Enters a New Phase’
Spotify Seeks New CFO as Company ‘Enters a New Phase’
December 07, 2023  |  Streaming

Spotify has announced that it is seeking a new chief financial officer as the company “enters a new phase.” CFO Paul Vogel will leave Spotify on...

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Spotify CEO on Layoffs: ‘Our Cost Structure is Too Big’
Spotify CEO on Layoffs: ‘Our Cost Structure is Too Big’
December 04, 2023  |  Personnel

Spotify is laying off 17% of its workforce as the streaming audio platform tries to cut costs. “The Spotify of tomorrow must be defined by...

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BBC Launches Global Podcast Subscription Service as Streaming Transforms Broadcasting
BBC Launches Global Podcast Subscription Service as Streaming Transforms Broadcasting
November 28, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

As streaming changes how consumers get their audio content, the BBC is expanding its subscription offerings around the world. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the United...

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YouTube Rises to Top Spot in Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
YouTube Rises to Top Spot in Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
November 21, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

Netflix couldn’t stay on top as YouTube grabbed the lead in this edition of the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps. Other notable changes include Twitch...

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