Spotify
The Implications of Podcast Exclusives Moving Behind Spotify’s Walled Garden
Joe Rogan’s deal has huge implications for the traditionally open, decentralized podcasting ecosystem.
David Icke Interview Removed From Spotify After CNBC Complains
Spotify is the latest tech company to censor Icke.
Joe Rogan Praises “Podfather” Adam Curry for Starting the Podcast Movement
Curry made the very first podcast and helped create the technology that powers podcasting.
TikTok Is Driving the Spotify Charts
TikTok is the second most downloaded app right now.
PragerU Android App Removed From Google Play Store
PragerU has also had over 200 of its videos on Google-owned YouTube placed in restricted mode.
Spotify to Introduce Feature That Allows Users to “Report” Podcasts
Spotify makes it clear it could hide content that users complain about.
Judiciary Committee to Apple: Hand Over All Communications About Removing App Store Apps
Apple’s has long been accused of using its alleged App Store monopoly to block certain apps.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Says “Big Tech Has Gotten Too Powerful a Force” and Should Be Broken Up
“Competition forces companies to make good products and be the best at it, and not just say; we’ve got you trapped!” Wozniak said.
Apple to Make Its Own Podcasts and Compete With Indie Podcasters, Cementing Its Role as a Publisher
Some podcasters are worried that Apple will use its dominance to its own advantage.
Ratings Company Nielsen to Start Collecting Podcasting Data, as the Medium Is More Popular Than Legacy Media
Podcasts are becoming more popular than most radio stations and even prime-time TV shows.
Apple Says Spotify Pays App Store Fee on Less Than 1% of Its Premium User in Response to Antitrust Complaint
Spotify’s original antitrust complaint claims that Apple’s 30% fee gives it an unfair competitive advantage.
Apple’s “Executive Review Board” Were Behind the Banning of Infowars and Other “Controversial” Apps
This “executive review board” reportedly holds weekly meetings and acts as an App Store gatekeeper.