Spotify will let creators distribute and monetize video podcasts on Apple Podcasts using Appleβs HLS streaming technology, without changing their existing workflows.
Alexa for Shopping offers a voice- and touch-enabled shopping experience across mobile, desktop, and Echo Show smart displays. Alexa for Shopping provides more personalized recommendations and automates the shopping experience across Amazon and other online retailers.
The timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a stand-alone business unit β a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential sale. Stripe has reportedly expressed interest in buying PayPal outright.