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Spotify's new AI assistant enables users to discover music and manage playlists using natural conversations. (Image: Spotify)

Spotify rolls out AI voice and text assistant for music, podcasts and audiobooks

July 15, 2026 5:58 pm

Spotify's new AI assistant lets Premium users interact with the app using voice or text without interrupting playback.

Spotify has introduced customisation tools for Release Radar, allowing users to personalise their weekly music recommendations.(image: Spotify)

Spotify’s Release Radar gets new customisation filters for listeners

July 12, 2026 9:19 am

Users can now filter their Release Radar playlists by genres, discover new artists, or browse editor-selected recommendations as Spotify refines its music discovery features.

Spotify introduced Podcast Clips, a new feature that allows users to save and share specific moments from podcast episodes. (Image: Spotify)

Spotify’s new Podcast Clips feature lets listeners save memorable podcast highlights

May 30, 2026 9:35 am

Spotify’s new Podcast Clips feature aims to make podcast listening more interactive by allowing users to revisit key moments and share snippets directly with others.

Spotify introduced narrated magazine articles on its platform. (Image: Spotify)

Spotify brings audio versions of magazine stories to its platform

May 28, 2026 9:17 am

Spotify has rolled out a new feature which allows users to listen to narrated magazine articles from major publishers.

Spotify executives outline the company’s AI-focused future and new premium features during Spotify Investor Day 2026. (Image: Spotify)

Spotify introduces AI audio tools, creator memberships, and ticket perks

May 23, 2026 9:22 am

Spotify has announced a range of new AI-powered features, creator tools, and premium experiences as part of its long-term strategy to expand beyond music streaming.

Spotify introduces verification badges for podcasts amid AI content concerns. (Image: Spotify Newsroom)

Spotify to add ‘verified’ badges to podcasts to help users spot authentic content

May 21, 2026 9:10 am

With rapid proliferation of AI-generated audio, Spotify is rolling out podcast verification badges to help users identify original creators.

The company also teased additional monetisation tools, including direct sales features and new partner integrations designed to give creators more ways to generate revenue from video content.(Image: Spotify)

Spotify to adopt Apple’s HLS streaming for smoother video podcasts

May 16, 2026 9:18 am

The move will allow Spotify-hosted creators to distribute and monetise video podcasts on Apple Podcasts more easily.

‘Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year (s)’ will bring data stories that trace the listening journey of users. (Image: Spotify)

Spotify turns 20, gifts users with a unique experience tracing their listening journeys

May 13, 2026 9:09 am

As part of its 20th anniversary, Spotify is gifting users with a unique window into time, bringing back the nostalgia of their first song streamed ever, all-time favourite artists, and more.

A quick roundup of today’s biggest tech announcements, including new devices, AI innovations, and service expansions. (Express Image)

Tech and gadget launches today (March 25, 2026): Vivo Y21 & Y11, Spotify SongDNA, and more

March 26, 2026 10:24 am

From new smartphones and AI tools to music discovery features, here’s everything announced in tech today

From films and music to opinions online, algorithms now play an invisible role in shaping what we discover and what we believe we like.

The algorithm knows what you'll like. Do you?

March 06, 2026 3:25 pm

From Spotify Wrapped to viral film clips, algorithms shape what we watch, hear and debate online. But are we discovering culture or simply being guided to it?