Deezer sent Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notices to GitHub in an effort to block tools that allowed pirating of its catalog. The streaming service appears to have been successful in its move to end access to multiple applications on GitHub, a prominent software developer platform that allowed open sharing and distribution of code programs. Continue Reading
Deezer has launched its own mobile audio identification tool. Deezer SongCatcher can identify the artist and track title for audio playing near your smartphone. The feature is currently in beta and will be open to Premium+ subscribers. The rollout will begin on Android and is slated to arrive on iOS next year. Continue Reading
Several tech companies have pitched the European Commission to request limits on behavior from Apple and Amazon that they claim are anti-competitive. Spotify CEO and Co-founder Daniel Ek and Deezer CEO Hans-Holger Albrecht both signed the letter to EU regulators asking for “a level playing field” that prevents some tech giants from “regularly abusing their advantaged position.” Continue Reading
Deezer announced an expansion into Israel. The company’s free tier and its Premium+ options will be available at launch, as well as a Family plan. The company expects to roll out Deezer HiFi in the coming months. Continue Reading
Deezer is making its debut in Japan. The streaming service is rolling out its Hi-Fi tier, which offers high-resolution, CD-quality audio files to listeners, beginning December 8. The subscription will cost 1,960 yen ($17) a month. Continue Reading
Deezer has launched a desktop app for both Mac and Windows that supports FLAC lossless audio. It will have exclusive video content such as interviews and performances. It will also highlight localized content for listeners in France, Germany, UK, Brazil, and Latin America. Continue Reading
Deezer has launched a new platform for its listeners to share their thoughts and opinions with fellow music lovers. Deezer Community is a traditional forum, offering a hub for news and updates about artists, as well as a place to ask questions about using Deezer and crowdsourcing answers to common tech troubles. Continue Reading
Deezer is continuing it partnership spree with another telecom deal. Russian mobile operator Beeline is the subject of the new agreement. Beeline is controlled by the Veon Group, and users of the platform will receive special offers and services from Deezer. Continue Reading
Deezer has entered a partnership with esports organization Fnatic. The team’s pro players will be able to use Deezer’s platform to share their listening habits and personal playlists with fans in real time. Continue Reading
Deezer has inked a deal to bring football content (soccer for us Americans) to its listeners in Australia. The company extended its partnership with UK radio network talkSPORT to provide Aussie Premium subscribers with games and related programming for the English Premier League. Continue Reading
Deezer is rebranding and updating its premium tier, which includes high fidelity streaming audio. Instead of Deezer Elite, the subscription is now called Deezer HiFi. The price is unchanged at $19.99 / £19.99 per month. Continue Reading
As the United States faces an emboldened white supremacist movement, many businesses have taken stronger stances to limit the spread of racist and fascist messages. After a direct call-out, streaming services have been spurred to take action and remove hate bands. Here’s a timeline of what transpired this week, and how similar situations could be prevented. Continue Reading