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Globally, we have 837 mn individual subscriber accounts in 2025 up from 750 mn in 2024. It's (largely) US, UK, although the US numbers are little slower than we were used to say 20 years ago, she said

Spotify introduces fitness content with guided workouts and Peloton classes, combining music, podcasts and wellness features in one app

Reportedly, YouTube is testing "Auto speed" and motion-based controls for Premium users, letting videos adjust playback speed automatically and simplifying controls while on the move

Spotify's Prompted Playlist now includes podcasts, letting users create personalised playlists with both music and podcast episodes based on their interests, mood and listening

Netflix viewership records were broken by K-pop group BTS's comeback concert. An estimated 18.4 million people worldwide watched the concert live on Netflix, the streaming giant said on Wednesday

Spotify is testing a new feature called 'Taste Profile' that lets users see and adjust how the app understands their listening habits, helping them influence recommendations

Apple Music has reportedly introduced "Transparency Tags" that let labels disclose AI use in songs, artwork, compositions and videos, aiming to improve transparency around AI-generated music

Google adds Lyria 3-powered music creation to Gemini, letting users generate 30-second songs from text, photos or videos, with AI watermarking and Dream Track support

YouTube Music has rolled out a new AI Playlist feature for Premium users, allowing them to create personalised playlists by simply describing a mood, idea, or genre

BTS will return to the global stage with a live concert alongside a Netflix documentary that will tell their ARIRANG story. The K-Pop comeback will premiere on Mar 27, marking the reunion and journey

Spotify is adding group chats to its messaging feature, allowing users to discuss music and podcasts without leaving the app

Spotify's new "Listening Stats" feature gives users a weekly snapshot of their top songs and artists, acting as a mini version of the annual Wrapped experience

Spotify's new ChatGPT integration lets you create playlists, get song suggestions, and control playback directly through AI. Here's everything you need to know

Bose said any SoundTouch speakers with Bluetooth, auxiliary line-in connections, or an HDMI port will still be able to play audio from devices

YouTube Music is reportedly testing a "Translate" button for live lyrics, enabling Premium users to view machine-generated translations across different languages

Taylor Swift is back with her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, this week. The album was first out on Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast in August. Here is all you need to know

Spotify adds track-level exclusions to its Taste Profile, letting listeners prevent one-off or situational songs from affecting recommendations and playlists

Google introduces experimental AI hosts in the YouTube Music app, offering stories related to the track playing, trivia, and AI-generated commentary to listening more engaging

Spotify updates its free tier with new features, giving users more control, personalised playlists, custom covers, and smarter music discovery tools

Reportedly, YouTube Music's Now Playing redesign adds a dual-pane view, compact controls, and an updated Up Next section, rolling out via a server-side update