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The author has decided to leave Spotify after a decade due to its overwhelming algorithmic recommendations, visual clutter, and ethical concerns related to artist payouts and corporate actions, choosing instead to switch to Apple Music despite its own issues, highlighting the complex trade-offs in digital platform loyalty.
The author has decided to leave Spotify after many years due to dissatisfaction with its overwhelming algorithmic recommendations, visual clutter, and concerns over platform policies, despite previous hesitations to switch from the platform.
Facebook is launching a new, full-screen video player in the U.S. and Canada, prioritizing vertical mode and offering improved recommendations for various video formats. The upgrade aims to enhance the video-watching and sharing experience, potentially impacting factors like watch time and advertising views. This move allows Facebook to better compete with platforms like YouTube and TikTok, as it broadens its pool of recommendations. The player will also introduce new controls and will roll out globally in the coming months, potentially helping Facebook capture the attention of a younger audience amidst reports of a resurgence in interest from Gen Z.