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Drake says UMG and Spotify used bots and payola to make ‘Not Like Us’ seem popular

 In 2024, UMG did not rely on chance, or even ordinary business practices, to “break through the noise” on Spotify, and likely other music platforms.

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DirecTV and Dish’s on-and-off merger saga switches back to off

DirecTV has dropped its plans to acquire Dish, the company announced Thursday. The deal would’ve created a TV service megamerger, but it fell through after

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The 53 best early Black Friday deals we found

Can’t wait until Black Friday to start your holiday shop or score a killer deal on a gadget you’ve been eyeing? You may not have

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60 million households watched the Tyson vs. Paul fight on Netflix

Netflix peaked at “65 million concurrent streams” during the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul last night, according to Most Valuable Promotions, the

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Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11 and updates its suite of creative apps

More than a decade after the launch of Final Cut Pro X, Apple’s video editing software is taking a step forward. The app is now being

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The next Nintendo Direct is all about Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong Country

Nintendo says it’s finally going to show off the long-awaited Donkey Kong Country area of Super Nintendo World in a Nintendo Direct stream on Monday

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Google Photos is getting an Updates page to help you follow changes to shared albums

Google Photos is making it easier to follow activity in your shared albums with a new “Updates” section. In the new section, you’ll be able

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Best Fitbit fitness trackers and watches in 2024

In 2024, you might wonder if Fitbit is still relevant. Despite getting acquired by Google, Fitbit remains one of the most recognizable names in the

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Bose is taking up to 40 percent off headphones ahead of Black Friday

Well, the early Black Friday deals took less than a day to begin. Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and a number of other major retailers have

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Reddit is profitable for the first time ever, with nearly 100 million daily users

Reddit just turned a profit for the first time. As part of its third-quarter earnings results released on Tuesday, the company reported a profit of