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Mythical computers and super apps

2023/8/23
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The podcast host discusses their decade-long Spotify usage and the recent discovery of a feature to exclude certain playlists from their taste profile, improving music recommendations. This involves creating separate playlists for different listening contexts (work, kids, leisure).
  • Spotify's "exclude from taste profile" feature allows users to separate listening habits for better recommendations.
  • Creating separate playlists for work, kids' music, and personal preferences enhances the Spotify algorithm's accuracy.

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Today on the flagship podcast of payment processing fees:

04:36* - The Verge'*s David Pierce travels to meet Keegan McNamara, an artisan who is making unique computers for more purposeful use cases.

27:11 - Liz Lopatto and Alex Heath join the show to discuss the future of "super apps" in the United States — notably the one Elon Musk is trying to build with X, formerly known as Twitter.

1:09:54 - Keep listening for this week's Vergecast Hotline question.

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