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Technology Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Flags Botting
Spotify confirmed it investigated and found evidence of artificial streaming after Kalshi trader Caleb Davies flagged suspicious activity. The streaming giant removed over 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd's song 'Earrings', adjusting its chart from number one to fourth. Kalshi and Polymarket responded, with Kalshi removing Spotify's logo from related markets at Spotify's request.
Technology Qobuz Gains Subscribers as Artists and Audiophiles Reject Spotify's Model
Qobuz, the French hi-res music streaming service, has seen a surge in subscribers and revenue, driven by artist and consumer backlash against Spotify's business practices. It now has 1.2 million active monthly users, pays an average of $0.01873 per stream, and expects profitability by March 2027.
Technology Spotify gives New Music Friday a video upgrade to connect listeners with curator
Spotify announced a visual upgrade to its New Music Friday playlist, now featuring short-form videos from its editorial team. Rolling out first to US users, the videos provide curators' perspectives on new releases, spotlight emerging artists, and share song stories, building on the earlier The Drop Weekly in-app experience.
Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts, Report Finds
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Technology Sony to Discontinue Streaming on 70+ Audio/Video Products
Sony has announced it will end support for several major streaming services, including Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime Video and Google Cast, on more than 70 of its audio-visual products. The change, effective November 7, 2026, affects soundbars, AV receivers, Blu-ray players and wireless speakers.
Technology Hackers Use TikTok Videos Promising Free Spotify Premium to Deploy Malware
A report from ReversingLabs reveals hackers are using TikTok and Instagram Reels videos offering fake free subscriptions to Spotify Premium, Windows, Office, and Adobe to trick victims into running malicious PowerShell commands. The attack installs the Vidar infostealer, which steals passwords, cookies, session tokens, and cryptocurrency wallet data. This marks a shift from email phishing to social engineering on short-form video platforms.
Technology Beeline's Whitelist VPN Restores Access to Netflix, Spotify in Russia
Beeline, a major Russian mobile provider, has launched a 'whitelist VPN' enabling access to Netflix and Spotify, bypassing Western boycotts. This service is free for Bee subscribers and complies with Russian regulations.
Technology Apple Music's iOS 27 Updates Fall Short of Subscriber Demands
Apple Music's iOS 27 updates include new artist pages and performance enhancements but lack key features like continuity tools and social features. Without these, Spotify may attract Apple Music users.
Technology Kerala's Fisheries Sector to Leverage Tech for Global Excellence
Kerala's government is backing the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) to become a Centre of Excellence. This initiative aims to integrate technology and research to enhance the fisheries sector's global competitiveness.