podcasts
Coverage of podcasts in the Nexus archive.
- Parenting is hard. Should we let AI do it for us? | Dave Schilling
Tech companies are offering various artificial intelligence advancements, such as eye-movement trackers, personalized podcasts, and optimized nap predictions, to assist with parenting. OpenAI's boss, Sam Altman, suggests products for making child-rearing more efficient, like generating a podcast about a child’s life. The article questions the necessity and utility of these technological tools.
- How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify
A recent Spotify update defaults to video playback for songs and podcasts with visual components. The article provides tips to disable this feature to save data and battery life.
- Supreme Court rejects plea to curb reels, podcasts; warns against politicising Article 32
The Supreme Court rejected a plea to restrict online reels and podcasts, warning against politicizing Article 32. The petition addressed online derogatory comments by an influencer against Prophet Muhammed.
- This thin under-pillow speaker helped me fall asleep without earbuds
The article discusses a thin under-pillow speaker used to help with insomnia by providing audio like rain sounds, podcasts, and YouTube compilations without the discomfort of earbuds or the noise of external speakers.
- Spotify quietly took down over 57,000 podcasts peddling opioids, a US senator says
Spotify removed over 57,000 opioid-related podcasts after a Business Insider investigation, as criticized by US Senator Maggie Hassan for not reporting to law enforcement. Spotify claims the content was part of spam operations targeting search rankings, not direct drug sales.
- Spotify now lets you ‘clip’ moments from your favorite podcast
Spotify has introduced a new feature allowing users to clip and share favorite moments from podcasts using a scissors icon. This enhancement aims to improve user engagement by enabling easier content sharing.
- Spotify now lets you stream narrated magazine articles, too
Spotify has introduced narrated magazine articles as part of its expansion into diverse audio content, including audiobooks, podcasts, and AI-generated audio. The move reflects the company's strategy to broaden its offerings beyond music.
- The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed
The Dreamie alarm clock distinguishes itself by playing podcasts, helping users reduce phone usage in bed. Its unique feature effectively encourages healthier sleep habits by replacing phone interaction with audio content.
- CBS Radio, an American institution, will sign off for the last time
CBS Radio, a long-standing American radio institution, will cease operations on Friday after decades of declining listenership as audiences migrated to television, podcasts, and streaming services. The closure marks the end of an era for traditional radio broadcasting in the United States.
- Spotify is adding more AI gunk for podcasts and audiobooks
Spotify is implementing AI personalization features for its podcasts and audiobooks content. The update aims to deliver more customized recommendations to users, though the phrasing suggests some skepticism about the value of these AI-driven additions.
- Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts
Spotify is introducing AI-powered features for podcasts that allow users to generate daily or weekly briefings based on custom prompts and ask questions about podcast content. These new capabilities leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the podcast listening experience with personalized summaries.
- Anaesthetized brains can still process podcasts
Research published in Nature found that anesthetized brains can still process information from podcasts, and neuronal recordings taken during surgery revealed brain learning capabilities even when unconscious. The study also mentions an electrical test to determine coffee strength.