It’s common knowledge that many apps use algorithms these days. However, years before “For You” timelines, Spotify subscribers were already complaining about the algorithm. Well, the music service is ...

The new "Prompted Playlist" feature is versatile, but is it really personal?

When Spotify unveiled its "Discover Weekly" feature, a playlist curated based on the music you listen to, almost everybody loved it. Tech blogs raved about its genius after it debuted in 2015.

For years, Spotify's recommendation engine has felt like a mind reader. It quietly tracks what you play, skip, save, and replay, then serves up Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and an endless stream of ...

No longer purely a playground for famous singers, the Vietnamese music scene has expanded to develop an entire related ...

When it comes to music streaming subscriptions, Spotify has the lion’s share of the market. According to Digital Music News, the Swedish streamer occupies a little over a third of the U.S. market, and ...

Algorithms don't just pick playlists. They're changing your life Joy Buolamwini and Kyle Chayka want you to know: Algorithms aren't that complicated. "To me, an algorithm is just a sequence of steps ...

Instead of being force fed playlists by the algorithm, you can now try and make it work for you ...