Spotify evaluates streaming gadget for vehicles

Spotify is checking a voice-controlled gadget for vehicles that’ll play music and podcasts.

Spotify states it’s just utilizing the Car Thing gadget to test “how people listen in the car,” as the business’s focus isn’t on establishing hardware however on being the world’s most significant audio platform.

“We don’t have any current plans to make this specific device available,” Spotify stated. 

“We might do similar voice-specific tests in the future, so don’t be surprised if you hear about ‘Voice Thing’ and ‘Home Thing.'”

For now, Car Thing is targeted at finding out how to assist chauffeurs make it through their long commutes. The music streaming giant states Americans invest 70 billion hours driving every year.

A little number of Spotify Premium users have actually been welcomed to participate in the tests, which will run in the United States just.

“The learnings from our test will dictate how we develop experiences everywhere you listen,” Spotify discussed.

Spotify in April hit 100 million customers, double the variety of individuals on Apple Music, and is presently using 3 months of Premium for 99 cents.