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Suno questions whether majors can license old catalogs for AI
At an 80-minute discovery conference, Suno argued that old artist contracts do not address AI training. Universal and Sony pushed back and are to disclose the scope of their AI deals. […]
Schmidt Vi brings the $25,000 Eightvoice to plug-in form at €179
Schmidt has released Vi, a software version of its Eightvoice synth. It costs €179 on macOS and Windows, while the hardware's final run costs €18,900. […]
Push 3 gets a Step Sequencer and custom layouts with Live 13
Ableton is preparing a Live 13 update for both Push 3 models. It adds a hardware Step Sequencer, custom layouts and a Performance Mixer, and a public beta is open. […]
Spotify's AI DJ gets nine new voices and a quiet mode
Spotify's DJ now offers seven new English voices and two Spanish ones. Premium listeners can also switch off most of the talk between songs. […]
Steam will show average Steam Deck frame rates before you buy
Valve is adding frame-rate data from opted-in Steam Deck players to game pages, with other hardware planned later. […]
Podnews drafts a code to curb copycat podcasts
After its reporting, Spreaker promised changes against unauthorized show copies, and four hosts back a new migration code of practice. […]
GTA 6 preload opens on Xbox and PS5, and it needs 212GB
Grand Theft Auto VI can now be preloaded on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 ahead of its November 19 release. The install is large enough to squeeze smaller drives. […]
Samsung soundbar nearly keeps pace with a 7.1.4 studio rig
Mixer Nathaniel Reichman compared two flagship soundbars at home, then set a Samsung against a calibrated studio system. The gap was smaller than expected. […]
Mini LED at OLED prices is a red flag, What Hi-Fi? says
The guide's author still backs the Bravia 9 II as the best premium Mini LED, yet advises that at the top end a set priced like an OLED should raise doubts. […]
SiriusXM picks Tubi's Anjali Sud to succeed CEO Jennifer Witz
Jennifer Witz leaves the top job at SiriusXM after nearly 25 years with the company. Anjali Sud, head of Tubi, takes over in 2027. […]