December 2018

News

Spotify launches in the Middle East and North Africa

03/12/2018

Spotify launches in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) taking in 13 new countries and providing Arabic content tailored to local tastes. The new service includes Arabic classical and pop to gritty folk, funk, and hip-hop sounds. In addition to Spotify’s entire catalogue of over 40 million tracks and billions of playlists there is a library of brand new, fully curated playlists available exclusively for listeners in the MENA region. From Today’s Top Arabic […]

Google publish online piracy report

02/12/2018

Google publish online piracy report, How Google Fights Piracy, which explains the programmes, policies, and technology Google have put in place to combat piracy online and ensure continued opportunities for creators around the world. In a blog posting to announce the report, Cedric Manara, Head of Copyright at Google, said that: ‘We invest significantly in the technology, tools and resources that prevent copyright infringement on our platforms. We also work with others across the industry […]

TIDAL comes in to all Amazon Echo devices

02/12/2018

TIDAL comes in to all Amazon Echo devices allowing subscribers to control their music via Alexa commands. Available initially only in the US, it is expected to roll out to more countries in the near future. How do I enable TIDAL on my Alexa? Log in to the Amazon Alexa companion app on your mobile or in your browser. You can search directly for TIDAL, or find it under Music skills. Enable TIDAL. You will […]