Spotify to bring video and podcasts to you soon

Whether you’ve been looking for video content or podcasts on Spotify or not, the music-streaming service is bringing the feature to you soon. The new plans were announced back in May but we seem to be getting a more definite timeline now. Spotify will start rolling out to Android app users this week with iOS users getting the new features by the end of next week. The company is testing it out in four markets initially—the U.S., the U.K., Sweden, and Germany. They have partnered with the likes of ESPN, Comedy Central, the BBC, Vice Media, and Maker Studios to bring these new formats into the apps.

According to Shiva Rajaraman, vice president for product at Spotify, the content will consist a lot of short clips but with a mix of original, music-themed series like what Tastemade plans to do on the platform. They wanted to keep these short and compartmentalized so you can check the programs out at different intervals. Think thematic videos like “News of the Week” or “Laughs at Lunch.”

Source: Wall Street Journal

tvOS 9.1.1 update brings Podcasts app to Apple TV

Apple has pushed an update to Apple TV which now includes the Podcasts app which was missing from the device when it first shipped late last year. tvOS 9.1.1 is available now to Apple TV users via a Software Update. tvOS 9.2, the next major update for tvOS has been seeded to developers, this includes new features like support for Bluetooth keyboards, app folders, and a revamped app switcher.

Adobe Portfolio is a new way for creatives to easily build beautiful websites

Adobe is taking on Squarespace in the website design and hosting solutions game with Adobe Portfolio. Currently available to creative Cloud subscribers, Portfolio allows subscribers to quickly and simply build a website to showcase creative work.

There are 5 standard layouts to choose from which show what the websites will look like on a PC, a tablet as well as a smartphone. Unlike Squarespace which requires subscribers to move to their latest versions to enable responsive designs, Adobe's solutions are geared towards mobile devices from the get-go.

Source: Adobe

Review: Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Samsung brings back 2014's Samsung Galaxy S5 but with updated specs, a better display and a return to the dust and water resistant flagship of its time.

The Galaxy S5 neo has a lot going for it. Sure, it feels a little retro now that Samsung has moved on to curved glass and aluminum bodies, but it does offer a removable battery as well as a 5.1-inch display that is a comfortable size for many users out there.

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