Researchers have discovered that YouTube’s algorithm has lumped together videos of partially clothed children in recommended playlists, raising concerns about exposure to predators online. The videos ...

Spotify's 600 million users are facing one of the streaming service’s most anticipated, yet dreaded, events: Spotify Wrapped. The annual user listening report provides each Spotify user with a ...

When Spotify unveiled its "Discover Weekly" feature, a playlist curated based on the music you listen to, almost everybody loved it. Tech blogs raved about its genius after it debuted in 2015.

For years, Spotify's recommendation engine has felt like a mind reader. It quietly tracks what you play, skip, save, and replay, then serves up Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and an endless stream of ...

Why this matters: Music algorithms decide what you hear next, but without guidance they can derail your mood or vibe. Taking control ensures your listening stays intentional. What to tweak: Use ...

Whether made by human hand or shady algorithm, emotion-based playlists are everywhere. But if you’re looking for a superior soundtrack to ‘all the feels’, get your ears round these selections from our ...