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Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is stepping down following a disastrous launch of the company’s revamped app, which left long-time customers frustrated and angered. The app, released in May 2024, was plagued with missing features and serious functionality issues, sparking a wave of negative feedback from Sonos users. The outrage, particularly on platforms like the r/Sonos […]
In the ever-evolving world of social media, one name stands out as a game-changer: Mr.Beast, the American YouTuber known for his viral challenges and philanthropic stunts. Recently, Mr Beast (whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson) revealed a surprising interest in buying TikTok, the popular short-form video platform that has faced increasing scrutiny and threats of […]
Historic wildfires fueled by strong winds are ravaging Los Angeles, leading to the cancellation of several high-profile live events at venues like the Kia Forum, Intuit Dome, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. The fires have claimed five lives, destroyed over 1,300 structures, and forced 180,000 people to evacuate. According to CBS News, three of the […]
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on January 10 regarding the looming TikTok ban scheduled for January 19. TikTok has warned that unless the Court intervenes, the platform may shut down in the United States, leaving over 170 million monthly users without access. In a legal filing, TikTok stated, “Absent such relief, that […]
Apple has agreed to pay a $95 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging that its voice assistant, Siri, recorded users’ private conversations without their consent. The lawsuit claimed that Siri would occasionally activate and record conversations without the user intentionally triggering it by saying “Hey Siri.” Instead, everyday sounds such as the noise of […]
Universal Music Group (UMG) and Amazon Music have unveiled an expanded global partnership aimed at transforming the music streaming landscape. The new deal, which emphasizes innovation and enhanced artist protection, is poised to advance UMG’s “Streaming 2.0” strategy, moving beyond the current focus on scaling streaming services to creating more value through diverse subscription tiers, […]
A federal judge is reportedly poised to dismiss most of a high-profile copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music publishers against AI company Anthropic. This development emerged following a December 19th hearing on Anthropic’s motion to dismiss, in which the court signaled that two out of the three claims against the company might be tossed, though […]
In a critical case that underscores the growing tension between artificial intelligence and intellectual property law, a federal judge appears ready to dismiss much of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music publishers against AI powerhouse Anthropic. The case, centering on allegations that Anthropic improperly used copyrighted compositions while training its AI model Claude and […]
In a high-profile legal clash, Drake has accused Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) of engaging in manipulative practices to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The allegations, brought forward through Drake’s company Frozen Moments, claim that UMG and Spotify conspired to boost the song’s streams at Drake’s expense amid […]
With the clock ticking down to the January 19th deadline for TikTok’s potential forced sale in the U.S., bipartisan pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden to approve a 90-day extension. Senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) have sent a letter to the president, urging him to take action before the cutoff. The […]
After three years of legal battles, Universal Music Group (UMG) has settled a trademark dispute with the investment platform OpenDeal (which operates as “Republic”) and the blockchain platform Opulous. UMG claimed that OpenDeal’s use of the name “Republic” caused confusion with its Republic Records brand, especially when OpenDeal began offering fractional music investments. On December […]
Nadia Mukami, one of East Africa’s most beloved singer-songwriters, has yet again solidified her position as a global sensation. On a frosty winter evening in Berlin, Germany, Nadia stepped onto the stage to a thunderous welcome from her fans. The sold-out concert marked a major milestone for the artist, who had taken a bold step […]