As per a report by TechCrunch, Spotify is alleged to be using the expertise developed by Podz for this function. It reportedly makes use of a machine studying mannequin that has been educated on 100,000 hours of audio to mechanically choose clips from podcasts. Podz was acquired by Spotify in June 2021.
Product designer Chris Messina shared a check video of this the brand new ‘audio newsfeed’ by means of his Twitter deal with. The video showcases a devoted ‘Podcasts’ button within the app that takes customers to the vertical feed. The feed is populated by clips from podcasts that the customers would possibly get pleasure from with the format together with the quilt artwork of the related podcast clip. The clip will get transcribed as it’s performed with the phrases being highlighted as they’re spoken. The consumer can press the play button in the event that they need to proceed listening to the podcast past the clip. There’s additionally a ‘+’ button for including the episode to ‘Your Episodes’ lists. It needs to be famous that the brand new feed could bear a number of modifications earlier than the ultimate construct is launched.
Spotify has reportedly confirmed using Podz’s expertise however has not shared its plans for a wider launch of the function or a growth roadmap. Spotify might be holding out because it acquires extra knowledge to enhance the service earlier than launch.