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Apple Music integration is now available on more DJ platforms

Engadget

Starting today, DJs will have access to Apple Music's catalog of over 100 million songs through more hardware and software platforms. This news follows the initial debut of Apple Music integration with Algoriddim's djay Pro software last year. There's also a new name for the whole initiative: DJ with Apple Music.

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Apple Music pays a penny per stream

The Verge

Apple Music’s payment rate for artists and labels is fundamentally a penny per stream, according to a letter from the company posted on its artist dashboard and first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Announcing a penny-per-stream rate is a nice PR win for Apple Music, since it is 1. very simple and 2.

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This music streamer is giving its users a version of Spotify Wrapped every month

Fast Company Tech

With music streaming, users have gotten used to being at the mercy of algorithms. But French music streamer Deezer is making it easier for its subscribers to make the algorithm work for them. The company has stepped up efforts to stand out in a competitive streaming landscape with both users and artists.

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Napster just sold for $207 million

Engadget

The once-iconic music-sharing platform Napster just sold for $207 million, according to reporting by CNBC. More specifically, the company plans on creating virtual 3D spaces for music fans to attend concerts and listening parties, in addition to creating a sales platform for musicians and labels to sell merch.

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The best music streaming services in 2025

Engadget

Theres no such thing as one best music streaming service. Most of these apps are designed around the same principles and provide access to a huge music catalog. If youve used one to build up a library over the years, that one is most likely to be in tune with your musical tastes.

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Amazon Spring Sale tech deals under $50: The best sales on our favorite budget gear

Engadget

Amazon Music Unlimited 3-month trial for free ($24 off) : Amazon is offering new subscribers three months of its Music Unlimited streaming service for free. You could do worse if you just want to bum a few months of music streaming for no cost. This discount matches the lowest price weve seen.

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Spotify starts ‘disinvesting’ in France in response to new music-streaming tax

TechCrunch

Spotify is pulling support for two music festivals in protest against a controversial new tax directed at music-streaming platforms operating in France, and threatened more action will follow in the coming months.

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