Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 02/22 – Spotify’s New “HiFi” Subscription Tier
Feb 22, 2021
Spotify is shaking up the music scene with its new HiFi subscription tier for lossless audio, aiming to meet the demand for higher sound quality. Meanwhile, Clubhouse faces troubling security breaches that raise privacy concerns. Apple has reclaimed its crown as the top smartphone maker, while the IPO buzz around restaurant software company Toast is on the rise. The fallout from Facebook's news ban in Australia has led to a surge in users turning to local news publishers, reshaping news consumption dynamics.
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Spotify HiFi vs. Apple Music
- Spotify will launch a HiFi subscription for lossless audio.
- Apple Music has no lossless tier, despite selling high-end AirPods Max.
Clubhouse Security Concerns
- Clubhouse added security after audio leaked onto a third-party site.
- Researchers advise assuming all Clubhouse conversations are recorded.
Apple Reclaims Top Spot
- Apple reclaimed its top spot as the global smartphone vendor in Q4 2020, surpassing Samsung.
- Apple and Xiaomi were the only top-five vendors unaffected by declining global smartphone sales.