When apps and platforms get as big as Spotify, they start to attract all kinds of add-ons, extensions, and plug-ins. Extra tools from third-party developers can introduce new functionality or helpfully tweak some part of the core experience. Of course Spotify is already packed with features, but these additional apps that run on top of Spotify can help you get even more from your music and the platform. Give one or more of them a whirl with your own account to see if they can find a place in your music streaming setup. PlaylistAI works as an iOS app or a ChatGPT plug-in, and can then export created playlists to Spotify (and several other streaming music platforms)--the idea is you describe the type of music you want in your playlist (whether it's for a long road trip or a quick workout session at the gym), and the AI makes some tailored suggestions. Spotify's recommendation algorithms are fine, but with Discoverify, it could be even better.

Spotify has launched a new voice-controlled smart device, marking a debut in the hardware industry. Dubbed'Car Thing,' it plugs into a vehicle's cigarette lighter and allows users to turn on their favorite playlist hands-free while they're driving. The device is being rolled out among a small group of test users in the coming weeks, according to the Verge. Spotify has launched a new voice-controlled smart device, marking a debut in the hardware industry. It allows users to turn on their favorite playlist hands-free while they're driving Users plug it into their car's 12-volt outlet, or cigarette lighter.

Ther is as many frustrations with the whole "Alexa" product as their are benefits. Not specifically related to this echo dot version of it. The dot is the best way to open yourself to this world of IoT and voice enabled home, cheap and cheerful the tech is awesome, but it is let down by the company vying to gain market share along with its competitors. Remember when Silicon valley was run by dreamers and open source ideals like in the fist season of "Halt and catch fire!" if your a techie over 40...watch it! The echo for example, wont play from your Apple Itunes library because of business rivalry.

If you're a Google Home user without a paid Spotify account, your use of the service on Home has been limited. Up until now, Spotify has only integrated with Home for paid accounts. But at I/O, Google announced that would change; free Spotify users would be able to stream their library to Home. And now, it appears that the integration is now live for US users: free-tier Spotify users can now stream their music to Google Home. We've reached out to Google to confirm whether the service is available now or in the process of rolling out.

If you've been off the dating scene for a while, things have changed a little bit since you were last swiping. Naturally, we've made you a little catch-up guide to make sure you're prepared to hit up the dating scene in 2017. SEE ALSO: Finding a friend through an app may sound awkward, but it's not Here are seven things that changed in the realm of online dating over the past year. Now, go forth and swipe in 2017. Yes, the days of passing your phone around the pub are numbered.

If your music tastes tend toward the embarrassing, it might be time to clean up your Spotify account. Starting Tuesday, Tinder users will be able to see their potential matches' most-played songs on Spotify. The songs will be displayed on the profiles of Tinder users who opt to link their Spotify accounts, right by those shared interests you forgot you liked on Facebook seven years ago. Along with displaying your Spotify activity, Tinder will also offer the option to post your favorite song under a new "Anthems" section. The songs will play within the Tinder app when tapped.