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Spotify to launch web browser-based version

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(CBS News) Spotify is planning to launch a web browser-based version of the music streaming software.

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Citing multiple sources, TechCrunch reports Spotify plans to port an overhauled version of its software to the Web. Currently, the users of the service have to download software to use the service. Moving the software to the Web could increase the frequency of use and the company's user base.

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How to follow the 2012 DNC on social media

Juan Gonzales from Holyoke, Mass., stands in front of stage display at the Democratic National Convention inside Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.

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(CBS News) The 2012 Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday with CarolinaFest 2012 in Charlotte, N.C. Convention proceedings are scheduled to start Tuesday. All of the traditional media outlets will be on the ground covering the event, but this election year the political parties are also ramping up their social media presence.

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The DNC is creating several opportunities for supporters to engage on social media networks. An official app on Facebook lets users tweet their nominations on Twitter, using the phrase "I nominate Barack Obama because..." and the hashtag #INominateDNC. A DNC 2012 app has been launched for iPhones and Android devices. The app lets users view the convention schedule, explore Charlotte and follow convention tweets.

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Spotify launches unlimited radio for Android

Spotify launches radio for Android.

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(CBS News) Spotify, the popular music-streaming service, announced Tuesday a free unlimited radio for Android devices.

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Spotify launches Android re-design

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(CBS News) Spotify, the popular music-streaming service, is overhauling its Android app.

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The new Spotify for Android will be completely redesigned from "top-to-bottom." Some of the new features include: new "slide-out" navigation, the ability to view profiles and playlists, related artist view, high-resolution imagery and 320kbps listening. Support for Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is also included in the update.

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Spotify adds embeddable Spotify Play Button

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(CBS News) Spotify is expanding its reach on the Internet beyond Facebook. The music streaming service launched the Spotify Play Button.

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Black Keys drummer: Musicians can't trust Sean Parker

The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach (left) and Patrick Carney don't trust Sean Parker.

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(CNET) Sean Parker is an enemy of music artists.

That's according to Patrick Carney, drummer of the rock band The Black Keys. Carney offered his opinion of Parker during an interview with radio station WGRD.

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Obama's 2012 campaign playlist now on Spotify

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Obama for America "Campaign 2012 Playlist"

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(CBS) - Spotify got a major endorsement from President Barack Obama today. Obama for America announced the official 2012 campaign playlist is available on the popular music streaming service.

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The playlist has 28 tracks with an eclectic mix of artist, including Bruce Springsteen, Arcade Fire, and, of course, Al Green.

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2011 year in review: technology

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Remember how you felt when the iPad 2 was released in March? How about the frustration you felt when Egypt shut down the Internet to deter protesters? Many of us will never forget the emotions that stirred upon learning of Steve Jobs' death.

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It was a passionate and emotional year for technology. We kicked off 2011 witnessing social media used as an essential tool in the organizing and documenting of the Arab Spring.

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Spotify introduces apps, becomes music platform

(CBS) - The popular music service Spotify announced today that it was opening the door for third-party developers to create HTML 5 apps. The company's chief executive officer Daniel Ek took the stage this afternoon in New York to share the news.

Developers will be able to access Spotify's music library through a JavaScript API. Companies like Rolling Stone, Last.fm and TuneWiki already have apps created. You'll be able to access these apps right inside of the Spotify desktop client.

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Spotify to unveil "what's next" in conference

Spotify to unveil "what's next" in conference next week

The music streaming service teases a big announcement

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(CBS/CNET) - Spotify sent out invitations today for a global press conference teasing "what's next" for the music streaming service.

The invitation was light on details, only saying that founder and CEO Daniel Ek and "a special guest or two" would be around to make an announcement. The conference is scheduled for November 30 at 9 a.m. PT.

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Google Music gives iTunes some competition

(CBS) - Google Music launched Wednesday with an event in Los Angeles.

The service has been in beta since this summer. New features include the ability to purchase songs right from the online music player, deeper integration with Android devices and content partnerships. A new feature called the Artists Hub creates a market place for unsigned musicians.

If the Google Music catches on, it will certainly give iTunes and Spotify some competition. The service works by uploading your music to the cloud. You can access your library on the web via the Google Music homepage.

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Spotify announces private listening mode

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(CBS) - Fact: not everyone is cool 100 percent of the time. So when Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify chief executive officer Daniel Ek announced that music streaming would be broadcast to Facebook friends, we were terrified! Continue »

Facebook required for Spotify account, here's a trick

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(CBS) - Our overlords at Spotify are requiring people to sign up with a Facebook account. There's an outcry of inconvenienced users ready to pull out their pitchforks.

I don't see what all the fuss is about. Sure, it's annoying, but Spotify provides a free service with a user interface that is optimized for Facebook integration. That said, there's a way to get access to the music streaming service without having to connect your Facebook to it.

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Facebook to launch music service next month

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(CBS) - Get ready music-loving Facebook users, the social network plans to launch a music service in September, according to CNBC.

We first learned of the music service rumors back in July when tech blogger Jeff Rose published a snippet of code that looks like a call to download an app called "Facebook Vibes."

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Spotify gets sued for patent infringement

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(CBS/CNET) - Popular music streaming service Spotify faces a patent-infringement lawsuit.

PacketVideo, a software company that enables wireless streaming of music and videos on mobile devices, filed the suit against Spotify on Wednesday, claiming that the U.K.-based company violated a patent for "distribution of music in digital form."

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