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Google Podcasts is going away after March — but there are alternatives

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google Podcasts is going away after March — but there are alternatives

Google Podcasts is being discontinued and users are being encouraged to migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music or export them to another app. Google sent emails to users announcing the discontinuation and offering tools to facilitate the transition. The article suggests several popular podcast apps as alternatives, including Pocket Casts, Castbox, PodBean, Podcast Addict, AntennaPod, and Spotify. It provides an overview of the features and pricing of each app.

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Google's Podcast app to shut down from tomorrow. Here's what you should do

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google's Podcast app to shut down from tomorrow. Here's what you should do

Google Podcasts, the app with over 500 million downloads, is shutting down in the US on April 2. Google is focusing on audio and video podcasts with YouTube Music and will stop the app's functionality in other parts of the world later this year. Users are urged to migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music or another podcast service. While the app will still be available for download, it will no longer stream shows after shut down. The process to transfer subscriptions to YouTube Music is explained in the article.

Europe is looking for alternatives to US cloud providers

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 3m ago

Europe is looking for alternatives to US cloud providers

In reaction to concerns about privacy, data access, and a changing political landscape, Europe is exploring alternatives to US cloud providers. European organizations, citing fears of US tech companies being weaponized against their interests, are considering moving away from dominant providers like Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and AWS. Increased reliance on European cloud firms like Exoscale and Elastx reflects a desire for technological independence. However, shifting away from established services poses challenges due to infrastructure complexities.

Google Podcasts is shutting down soon, users urged to move to YouTube Music

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Google Podcasts is shutting down soon, users urged to move to YouTube Music

Google is shutting down its Podcasts app in the U.S. and is asking users to migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music by April 2. The Google Podcasts app, which has been installed over 500 million times globally, has been popular for podcast discovery and listening. Google had announced the shutdown plan last September as part of its effort to consolidate audio services under YouTube. YouTube Music can now support podcasts globally and attract a larger audience with the rising popularity of video podcasts. The shutdown will take place globally by 2024.

Zomato’s Up-And-Down Ride: Is The Stock Losing Its Charm?

Inc42 · 1y ago

Zomato’s Up-And-Down Ride: Is The Stock Losing Its Charm?

Zomato's stock value is closely tied to the growth potential of Blinkit, a quick commerce platform. The company's recent decline may be attributed to competition from JioMart and Flipkart. While Zomato has shown operational efficiency, there are concerns about its ability to bring in profits while scaling up. Tech-first business models are susceptible to changes in infrastructure and the internet ecosystem. Zomato's stock initially declined after going public but has the potential for a strong comeback.

Windows 11 to lose official support for Android apps

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Windows 11 to lose official support for Android apps

Microsoft has announced that it will no longer maintain support for Android apps on Windows 11, including access to the Amazon Appstore. Existing users will still have access to their installed apps until March 5, 2025, but new users will no longer be able to download the Amazon Appstore from the Microsoft Store. While this may limit the ability to run Android apps on Windows 11, there are third-party alternatives available. Microsoft remains committed to bridging the gap between Android and Windows devices through other features and apps.

Say Goodbye to Google Podcasts: How to seamlessly transfer to YouTube Music

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Say Goodbye to Google Podcasts: How to seamlessly transfer to YouTube Music

Google recently announced that it will be discontinuing its Google Podcasts app by mid-2024, which means that users will need to find an alternative platform to transfer their shows and episodes. Google is offering the option to migrate data to YouTube Music, and users can follow the provided steps to transfer their Google Podcasts data to YouTube Music or a third-party app. The impact of this decision is currently limited to users in the United States.

Voice of pod: Inside India's entrepreneur-led podcast boom

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Voice of pod: Inside India's entrepreneur-led podcast boom

Indian founders have increasingly turned to podcasts as a way to connect with their audience and enhance their personal brands. Podcasts allow for in-depth discussions on industry topics and provide a platform for entrepreneurs to share insights and experiences. These shows also serve as low-cost marketing tools, reaching a broad audience and increasing brand awareness. Additionally, podcasts offer opportunities for guests to build credibility, attract talent, and connect with potential customers. However, there is some skepticism among listeners about the true intentions behind these podcasts, with many recognizing the subtle promotional aspect of the content.

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The Verge

The Verge · 22d ago

Good question.

Tech companies are heavily investing in nuclear fusion, seen as the "Holy Grail" of energy, despite its viability being decades away. The increasing energy demands of AI and competition with China are driving billions of dollars into these efforts. Fusion power remains unproven, but the promise of a limitless energy source keeps the momentum going. The article also highlights other popular tech developments like Tesla’s robotaxi and Apple’s response to user feedback.

Cash-strapped Dunzo promises to pay former staff by March-end

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Cash-strapped Dunzo promises to pay former staff by March-end

Google-backed quick commerce startup Dunzo has announced plans to settle outstanding payments to former employees by 30 March, after facing profitability issues and a liquidity crunch. The company had previously faced challenges in disbursing salaries and resorted to cost-reduction efforts, including layoffs. Dunzo has assured its staff that they are on track to clear the dues and there will be no further delays. The company reported a substantial net loss of ₹1,802 crore in FY23 and is valued at about $775 million.

More work needed to be done in Indian fintech sector: MobiKwik CFO

Inshorts · 2m ago

More work needed to be done in Indian fintech sector: MobiKwik CFO

MobiKwik Co-Founder and CFO Upasana Taku said it's an exciting time to be in India's fintech sector but there is much more work that's needed to be done. "400-500 million Indians are actively paying digitally...everyone else is still on cash," she said. "The overall market opportunity is still...very large...Next 20 years it's going to be a growth story," she added.

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