Advertising Age is reporting that Spotify is running a test in Australia which will let listeners skip audio and video adverts at any time while the ad is playing. This is instead of having a preset time limit to listen to or watch the advert which can’t be skipped. They’ll be able to do this […]
Amazon is releasing the Alexa Auto software developer kit (SDK)to be used by auto makers to integrate the digital assistant into their upcoming infotainment systems. Some vehicle manufacturers committed to bringing Alexa into their cars earlier this year, including Ford, BMW, Toyota and Volkswagen, but this SDK opens the system to others manufacturers and aftermarket […]
Nazi symbols can now appear in video games in Germany, ending a long-running and frequently attacked censorship. Germany bans symbols belonging to unconstitutional groups, which has caused problems in games where the Nazis are a frequent adversary. In games like the Wolfenstein series, German editions would change Hitler’s name, remove his moustache, and replace swastikas […]
Qualcomm has reached an agreement with Taiwan to close an investigation concerning its patent licensing practices. Qualcomm will pay a fine of $93 million, and has promised to invest some $700 million in Taiwan over the next five years. Taiwan had accused Qualcomm of improperly pressuring partners that wanted to use its chips with high […]
Samsung devices will feature Spotify as the default music service moving forward thanks to a new partnership between the two companies. Samsung Galaxy phone owners will be guided through the process of signing up for Spotify out of the box. People will be able to access Spotify not only on their phones, but also Samsung’s […]
The India government has refused Apple’s request to exempt the iPhone from anti-spam laws regarding a mandatory anti-spam app, with the fight possibly ending up in the iPhone getting cut off from the country’s cellular networks. India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) is demanding that Apple install an official anti-spam app. Anti-spam apps exist now with […]
Warner Music Group announced Tuesday that it has sold its entire stake in streaming company Spotify. The deal netted WMG $504 million, according to Variety. The company had earlier announced the sale of 75 percent of its Spotify equity. One of the “big three” record label has maintained the Spotify purchases from the IPO. Sony […]
New York City Council passed regulations on ride-hail companies such as Uber and Lyft on Wednesday, capping the number of vehicles on the road for one year and requiring that drivers be paid a minimum wage. The year-long cap on new licenses for ride-hailing vehicles will take place while the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) […]
Ford announced this week that it has made 10 million Mustangs, across 54 years and six generations of one of America’s most iconic muscle cars. Ten million is a big number no matter the circumstance, as most of us are probably be overwhelmed at the thought that there are actually 10 million Mustangs on the […]
Tesla shares were halted at $367 a share shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk sent a string of tweets saying he is considering taking the company private. Shares jumped as much as 8% midday Tuesday after Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted that he was “considering” taking the Silicon Valley car maker private […]
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