Spotify announced Tuesday that it is offering 300,000 audiobook titles for a la carte purchase to US users of the platform. The Swedish company's decision to offer audiobooks on a pay-per-download basis is a departure from the monthly subscription model it uses for music and podcasts.

Spotify offers 300,000 audiobook titles for purchase

In an attempt to draw more people to its Walmart+ subscription service, American multinational retail corporation Walmart on Monday struck a deal with Paramount Global to offer its Paramount+ streaming service to its subscribers.

To compete with Amazon, Walmart strikes streaming deal with Paramount+

Audio streaming platform Spotify said Wednesday it is aiming to have one billion users by 2030 as well as an annual revenue of $100 billion in a decade. Co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek, speaking at an investor day event in New York, said the ambitious goal could be achieved in part through an expansion of Spotify's portfolio of podcasts and audiobooks while making the platform a one-stop-shop for content creators.

Spotify aims for a billion users by 2030

Spotify Technology SA on Tuesday re-branded its live audio-streaming service to Spotify Live and announced a slew of new content by top artists, as it doubles down on the format at a time when virtual events continue to attract audiences.

Spotify rebrands live audio streaming service

Spotify said on Wednesday it has closed its office in Russia indefinitely in response to what the audio streaming platform described as Moscow`s "unprovoked attack on Ukraine.

Spotify closes its office in Russia in response to attack on Ukraine

After Twitter, Instagram and Facebook now hackers have their eyes on the streaming platforms. K-pop band BTS enjoys a huge fan following in the whole world, including Indians.

BTS Suga's Spotify account hacked! Netizens react to Bhojpuri song added to his profile

Taking aim at Spotify over spreading misinformation about coronavirus and climate change, Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young has asked the company's employees to quit.

Neil Young asks Spotify employees to quit over coronavirus misinformation and climate change

Joe Rogan, the popular U.S. podcaster, issued an apology for the second time in a week, this time for using racial slurs after a montage video surfaced showing him repeatedly saying the N-word.

Joe Rogan apologises for using racial slurs on his podcast, says, 'I'm not racist'

The head of embattled streaming service Spotify has told staff that Joe Rogan is vital to the company, but that he doesn't agree with the controversial podcaster.

Spotify boss defends Joe Rogan deal as stock plunges

More musicians are withdrawing their music from Spotify despite the audio platform's efforts to assure audiences that the streamer would add content advisories to its podcasts about COVID-19.

Graham Nash, India Arie withdraw music from Spotify in protest of Joe Rogan

Streaming platform Spotify has reportedly lost USD4 billion. Artists have pulled down their albums, subscribers have hit unsubscribe. Why? Because one podcast host decided to spread Wuhan virus lies. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Spotify reportedly loses USD 4 billion in market value

Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has shown his support for Joe Rogan after the podcast host responded to the handful of artists protesting his presence on Spotify. According to Fox News, on Monday, Rogan had released a nearly ten-minute video response to critics calling for the platform to remove 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast, arguing that he often spreads misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic on the show.

Dwayne Johnson shows support for Joe Rogan amid Spotify misinformation controversy

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have expressed their concern to Spotify about COVID-19 misinformation on its platform and are committed to continuing to work with the company, a spokesperson for their Archewell foundation said on Sunday.

Prince Harry and Meghan voice concern to Spotify over COVID-19 misinformation

Spotify Technology SA will add a "content advisory" to any podcast episode that includes discussion about COVID-19, Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek said, after coming under fire from rock and folk legends for giving voice to misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

Spotify says it will add content advisory to podcasts that discuss COVID

Joe Rogan has finally reacted to the controversy surrounding his Spotify podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience'. On Sunday, Rogan posted a nearly 10-minute video on his Instagram account, in which he responded to the ongoing criticism surrounding his podcast content and to the claims that he is spreading 'misinformation' about Covid-19.

Joe Rogan responds to Spotify podcast controversy, says 'he's a big fan of Neil Young'

James Blunt is speaking out against the Joe Rogan podcast and Spotify, but he's doing it with a new twist. Joining the list of musicians, who are speaking out against Joe Rogan podcast over vaccine 'disinformation'.

Singer James Blunt joins Joe Rogan's podcast protest, threatens to release new music on Spotify

Neil Young demanded in an open letter to Spotify to remove his music from the platform he said is spreading vaccine disinformation via the popular podcaster Joe Rogan.

Neil Young demands Spotify remove his music over Joe Rogan 'disinformation'

Swedish capital Stockholm has become the Silicon Valley of Europe birthing and incubating the likes of Spotify, Skype, and Klarna, even though it has some of the highest tax rates in the world.

How has Sweden become the Silicon Valley of Europe despite having one of the highest tax rates in the world?

Apple was charged by EU antitrust regulators on Friday of abusing its dominance in the music streaming market via restrictive rules, the first case out of four that could lead to a hefty fine and changes in its lucrative business model.

Apple hit with EU antitrust charge over App Store practices

Spotify launched a new website Thursday addressing questions on how it pays out royalties, but failed to dampen mounting anger from musicians struggling to survive in the streaming era.

Spotify launches site explaining how it pays artists

Alphabet Inc's Google has announced that it will cut the service fee it charges developers on its app store by half on the first $1 million they earn in revenue in a year, after a similar move by rival Apple Inc last year.

Google announces cut in app store fee by half on developers' first $1 million in sales

This story contains spoilers for the seventh episode of 'WandaVision.' If you are a fan of the Disney+ Marvel series “WandaVision,” there are five words that have been stuck in your head for the past week: “It was Agatha all along.

Meet the songwriters behind the 'WandaVision' hit 'Agatha All Along'

Fortnite maker Epic Games on Wednesday lodged a complaint against Apple with EU antitrust authorities, deepening its bitter feud with the iPhone-maker over its app store.

Fortnite's Epic takes Apple feud to Europe

America is only a few days away from getting their new President, and ahead of the swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 20, the president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris have released the soundtrack for the inauguration day.

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris drop inaugural playlist featuring Beyonce, Dua Lipa & more

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