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Spotify Acquires Audio Talent Marketplace SoundBetter
Hypebot reports: "Spotify has acquired SoundBetter, a global marketplace that helps creators connect and hire producers and other audio professionals. Soundbetter will become part...
France Seeks Facebook Libra Cryptocurrency Ban in Europe
VentureBeat reports: "French economic minister Bruno Le Maire has declared that his government intends to block development of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency in Europe because...
Spotify Is Testing In-App Feature To Create Podcasts With Anchor
Hypebot reports: "In a recent test move, Spotify appears to be experimenting with allowing its users to create podcasts from within the streaming platform,...
Netflix Loses Title as No. 1 Bandwidth-Eating Application
Variety reports: "For years, Netflix has ranked as the biggest application in terms of bandwidth consumption on internet networks, particularly during peak-period hours. But...
Apple Tweaks its App Store Algorithm as Antitrust Investigations Loom
TechCrunch reports: "That Apple has used its App Store to offer itself a competitive advantage is nothing new. TechCrunch and others have been reporting...
Medal.tv Raises $9 Million for Short-Form Gaming Videos
VentureBeat reports: "Medal.tv said it has raised $9 million in funding for short-form videos that have become a big means of self-expression in the...
Facebook Watch Signs Video Partnerships With News Publishers in Europe
Variety reports: "Facebook Watch has signed video partnerships with France’s Le Monde, Germany’s Axel Springer and Sweden’s Expressen, among other news outlets, to deliver...
The NFL is Now on TikTok to Court Younger Viewers
The Verge reports: "The NFL and TikTok have announced a multiyear partnership ahead of the NFL’s 100th season, which kicks off this Thursday. The...
HTC Brings Viveport Infinity to Valve’s Index VR Headset
VentureBeat reports: "The virtual reality app subscription service Viveport Infinity is now available for Valve’s Index VR headset, HTC announced, bringing all-you-can-watch and -play...
DistroKid Adds Distribution To TikTok
Hypebot reports: "DistroKid has become the first DIY music distributor to add TikTok to its offering. The short video app has more than 500...
