Our Digital Lives Are Too Fragile – Slate
One Friday night at 9 p.m., instead of going out to celebrate my co-worker’s birthday, I found myself glued to… read more
Spotify is here to analyze your relationship compatibility – Mashable
Spotify has had the Blend option for a while, but their Valentine’s Day update will show users how musically compatible… read more
‘There’s endless choice, but you’re not listening’: fans quitting Spotify to save their love of music – The Guardian
“The word ‘streaming’ is one of those things that’s gradually assimilated into everyone’s vocabulary. Before there was streaming music, what… read more
An open letter to the most disappointing algorithms in my life – Mashable
When algorithms work for us, they’re invisible. We’re vaguely aware that we’re being served the kind of content we like… read more
Algorithms were supposed to be the future for finding new movies and music. But now we’ve realized they’ll never replace your cool friend’s recommendation. – Business Insider
But Spotify, along with Netflix and many other digital products that provide personalized media recommendations, failed to realize what my… read more
All the Ways Spotify Tracks You—and How to Stop It – Wired
The data that Spotify collects is not uncommon—other apps and services you use collect a lot more. But Barletta says… read more
Artists Are Telling Spotify To Never Use ‘Emotion Recognition’
Hundreds of recording artists, human rights groups, and academics have penned an open letter to Spotify, requesting that the company… read more