Apple’s Top 100 Albums: Popularity Bias and Lack of Diversity

Apple’s recently released list of the 100 best albums of all time has sparked controversy due to its recency and popularity bias. Critics argue that the list prioritizes commercial success over true artistic impact and ignores important genres and subcultures. The result is a predictable and unoriginal compilation that fails to fully represent the breadth and depth of music history.

Spotify and Apple’s Ongoing Battle over App Store Rules

Spotify and Apple have been engaged in a contentious battle over Apple’s control of its App Store, particularly regarding restrictions imposed on music streaming services. Spotify has accused Apple of violating the European Commission’s ruling, which found that Apple had unfairly restricted competition. The company has filed a complaint with the European Commission over Apple’s rejection of its updated iOS app, which includes information required by the ruling. The outcome of this battle could have implications for the app store model and the ability of companies to innovate within it.

Meta Updates Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with New Styles, Features, and Apple Music Integration

Meta has announced new updates for its Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, including a new cat-eye frame style, video calling feature, Apple Music compatibility, and an early access program for its multimodal AI. The video calling feature allows users to connect with friends and family via WhatsApp and Messenger, while Apple Music integration enables hands-free control of the music streaming service. The multimodal AI feature provides additional context for images captured through the glasses, aiding in plant identification, Instagram caption generation, and foreign language translation.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Receive Update, Gaining Apple Music Voice Controls and More

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have received a significant update that introduces several new features and enhancements, including native Apple Music voice controls, improved WhatsApp and Messenger video calling, and a new command for identifying songs playing through the glasses. To update your glasses to the latest version, simply go to the Meta View App, go to Settings, open the Your Glasses menu option, then Updates.

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Now Offer Seamless Apple Music Integration

Meta has released an update that brings deeper Apple Music integration to its Ray-Ban Meta glasses. With this update, users can now connect their Apple Music account directly to the glasses and control music playback using voice commands. The glasses also feature a new gesture that allows users to play their personal station with songs recommended to them. Additionally, Ray-Ban Meta glasses have been updated to support WhatsApp and Messenger, allowing users to use the glasses as a video camera.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Breaks Streaming Records

Taylor Swift’s latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, has broken streaming records across multiple platforms. The album garnered an impressive 300 million streams on Spotify alone on its first day, becoming the most-streamed album in a single day on the platform. Amazon Music and Apple Music also reported record-breaking numbers for the album, with Amazon Music noting it as the most-streamed album worldwide in its first week. The album’s opening track, ‘Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)’, also achieved success, becoming the most-streamed song in a single day on Spotify.

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