[ad_1] Andy Walker / Android Authority Many people are already AI-weary, including me. From producing bland content and replacing our jobs to water-hogging data centers and the existential doom risk, there’s a lot to hate about it. ‘AI slop’ has quickly entered our vocabulary, and for good reason. It’s high on that list of reasons … Read More “NotebookLM is becoming the podcasts app I didn’t know I needed” »
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube Premium is getting three new features: On-the-go, Auto speed, and Ask Music for podcasts. They’re available to Premium subscribers on Android and will roll out to iOS devices in the coming months. YouTube is one of the biggest platforms for people to listen to podcasts. It has … Read More “YouTube Premium is getting three new features for podcasts” »
[ad_1] Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify now lets users create and share short podcast clips directly from the app using a new scissors tool. The feature could make podcast discovery far more social, turning viral moments into an easy way for new listeners to find shows. Podcast Clips are rolling out globally on … Read More “This Spotify update lets you share the best part of a podcast” »
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify is bringing a new Personal Podcasts feature that lets users create podcasts using simple text prompts. It also announced Studio by Spotify Labs to create audio episodes using data from users’ bookmarks, calendars, and more. Personal Podcasts will start rolling out in the US in the … Read More “Spotify will soon let you create personal podcasts for anything” »
[ad_1] Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify is adding Memberships, letting some creators engage with and charge fans directly in the app. It looks mainly aimed at podcasts, with a Patreon-style setup for extra fan experiences. Spotify hasn’t explained all the details yet, but Memberships will launch “soon.” Spotify had a lot to say … Read More “Spotify is letting creators build Patreon-style memberships inside the app” »
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Alexa Podcasts can now generate AI-hosted audio episodes on almost any topic for Alexa Plus users in the US. You choose the topic and length of the podcast, then Alexa sources the content from over 200 publications. You’re advised on the topics it intends to cover before generating, … Read More “Alexa takes a swing at Google with AI podcasts on demand” »
