Spotify Launches Playlist Notes Feature for Users and Editors to Share Context

·1 views

Spotify has introduced a new feature called Playlist Notes, allowing users to explain the stories and reasoning behind their song selections. The feature is available to both regular users and Spotify's editorial team. High-profile playlists such as RapCaviar will also make use of Playlist Notes. The addition gives listeners more insight into why specific tracks were chosen for a playlist.

Read the full story at TechCrunch

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Passes Discounted by Up to $300 Until August 21

TechCrunch is offering discounts of up to $300 on passes for its Disrupt 2026 conference. The early-bird pricing is available until August 21. The event is scheduled to take place from October 13 to 15 in San Francisco. The conference will be held at Moscone West and is aimed at the startup community.

0 comments Read more at TechCrunch

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Glorious GMMK 3 mechanical keyboard drops to $35 at Woot with coupon code

The Glorious GMMK 3, a 65-percent compact mechanical keyboard, is available at Woot for $34.99 — down from its usual $139.99 — using the coupon code WOOTGAMING at checkout. First-time Woot customers can save an additional $5 with the same code. The keyboard comes pre-installed with linear Glorious Fox switches, double-shot PBT keycaps compatible with both Windows and macOS, and features hot-swappable switch support for easy customization. It includes arrow keys, a programmable control knob, and an aluminum plate with a gasket mount system for a tunable typing feel. The wired-only board is aimed at those looking to enter the custom mechanical keyboard hobby without a large upfront investment.

0 comments Read more at The Verge

TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Higgsfield Raises $400M Series B, Valuation Hits $5.4B in Eight Months

AI media startup Higgsfield has secured $400 million in a Series B funding round, quadrupling its valuation to $5.4 billion in just eight months. The company was founded by Alex Mashrabov, a former executive at Snap. Higgsfield's platform enables users to generate AI-powered images and videos. The rapid valuation growth reflects strong investor confidence in the generative AI media space.

0 comments Read more at TechCrunch

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Game designer launches Wordle-inspired word game with a retro Clippy twist

Game designer Sam Rosenthal, creative director at The Game Band, has developed a new word game inspired by his daily habit of playing titles like Wordle. Unlike New York Times-style puzzle games, Rosenthal drew inspiration from casual road-trip word games he played as a child with his family. He wanted to explore game formats that were previously too loose or informal to be adapted into digital experiences. The project reflects a broader interest in bringing spontaneous, social wordplay into the digital space, with a nostalgic nod to Microsoft's iconic assistant Clippy.

0 comments Read more at The Verge