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Instagram launches ‘Blend’ to share personalized Reels with friends

Fast Company Tech

Now, Instagram has addressed that issue with its latest feature: Instagram Blend. Announced on Thursday, Blend lets users create invite-only, personalized Reels feeds with friends. By tapping a new two-emoji-hugging icon (the Blend icon) within a chat, you can start or accept a Blend.

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Wu-Tang Clan's New Music Video Is Extremely AI-Generated

Futurism

As Wu-Tang Clan rose from hardscrabble obscurity to become one of the most influential rap acts of the 1990s, there was never any doubt that the group's signature blend of real life storytelling and epic fiction was the product of human creativity but late in their career, that's clearly changed.

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Spotify rolls out Blend playlists that combines the listening tastes of two users

TechSpot

On Tuesday, Spotify announced a new feature called Blend. Blend's primary function is to create a collaborative playlist between two friends instantly. It analyzes each person's musical tastes based on. It has been in beta testing since June, but is now rolling out globally to all free and premium users.

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Apple Music is adding more DJ mixes with new features powered by Shazam

The Verge

Last year Apple showed how it could embed Shazam’s music identification features even more deeply within iOS 14 , and now it’s taking things another step forward within Apple Music. Apple Music DJ Mix. Apple Music DJ Mix. This is a new path for getting DJ mixes onto Apple Music alongside older ones like Dubset’s platform.

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Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Which Amazon device should you buy during the Big Spring Sale?

Mashable Tech

Both have a modern, sleek appearance that can easily complement or blend into your home decor. Both devices were excellent for playing background music in my office or listening to podcasts while doing housework, providing fuller, clearer sound and increased volume compared to my smartphone.

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Developers are now using AI for text-to-music apps

TechCrunch

Now, they are looking to help you generate bits of music by just typing some words. You just have to type in a prompt like “Calming piano music to listen to while studying” or “Funky beats for a podcast intro” to let the app generate a music clip. You type in a prompt for music and it churns out a track.

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YouTube Music can finally import your library and uploads from Google Play Music

The Verge

Google is taking one of its biggest steps yet toward permanently phasing out Google Play Music in favor of the company’s newer YouTube Music service. This is a crucial process that some subscribers of Google Play Music have been waiting for before they’re comfortable making the transition that Google wants to see.

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