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Spotify confirms it paid $56 million for Parcast, taking its total...
VentureBeat reports: "Spotify has confirmed that it paid $56 million to acquire Parcast, the story-based podcasting studio it snapped up last month. The music-streaming giant...
New data will give insight into Facebook’s influence on elections
The Verge reports: "On Monday, Facebook announced a new set of research projects that will look into social media’s impact on democracy. The projects will give...
Apple defends its takedown of some apps monitoring screen-time
TechCrunch reports: "Apple is defending its removal of certain parental control apps from the iOS App Store in a new statement. The company has come under fire for its removal...
E.U. to Launch Investigation Into Apple After Spotify’s Complaint (Report)
Variety reports: "The European Union will open a preliminary investigation into Apple following Spotify’s antitrust complaint, according to a report published in the Financial Times."
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Google promises app developers more ad monetization options
VentureBeat reports: "Google today announced that app developers will soon be able to bid on a target return on ad spend (tROAS). Additionally, they...
MelodyVR Reports $14.7M Loss
Hypebot reports: "Virtual-reality music startup MelodyVR has reported a loss of $14.7 million on revenues of $1.6 million in 2018. It was the first...
Steam Link finally available for iOS
gamesindustry.biz reports: "Steam users are now able to link their library to their iOS devices through the Steam Link app. The software has already...
TodayTix Receives $73 Million Investment Led By Great Hill Partners
Forbes reports: "A ticketing firm that got its start offering a modern alternative to the antiquated way Broadway theatergoers bought their discounted tickets (standing...
TikTok tops the iOS App Store for the fifth quarter in...
TechCrunch reports: "Despite a $5.7 million FTC fine and changes to restrict its use by under 13-year-olds, TikTok retained its No. 1 position as the most...
Spotify’s new library design emphasizes podcast discovery
The Verge reports: "Spotify is beginning to roll out a new design for its mobile app that puts a much larger emphasis on podcasts....
