Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 03/29 – And Now NFL+ ?
Mar 29, 2022
Sony's new gaming subscription merges PS Now and PS Plus into a flexible three-tier service. Spotify is testing a fresh podcast discovery feature with audio previews to help listeners find content more easily. The surge in spam texts, even from users' own numbers, raises alarm over impersonation scams. Meanwhile, Okta faces backlash over a serious data breach. Lastly, the NFL is contemplating its own streaming service, NFL Plus, aiming to revolutionize how fans access games and content.
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Sony Responds to Xbox Game Pass
- Sony's PlayStation is finally responding to the success of Xbox Game Pass.
- They're merging PS Now and PS Plus into a three-tiered subscription service.
Podcast Platform Demographics
- Despite Spotify's leading market share in podcasting, listener demographics vary across platforms.
- Tech audiences favor apps like Overcast, while Apple Podcasts remains popular despite usability issues.
Spotify's TikTok-Style Podcast Feed
- Spotify is testing a TikTok-style vertical scrolling feed for podcast discovery.
- It uses 60-second audio previews generated by AI, similar to the acquired platform Pods.