And today, we’re excited to announce our newest exploration: a limited release of Car Thing, a new smart player that fills your car with music, news, entertainment, talk, and more.Ĭurrently available to eligible users in the U.S., Car Thing enables you to play your favorite audio faster, so you’re already listening to that hit song or the latest podcast episode before you’ve even pulled out of the driveway. No matter where you’re headed, Spotify is the perfect companion in the car, thanks to the many ways to listen to Spotify and our curated playlists, like Daily Drive and Songs to Sing in the Car. It’s no surprise, then, that there are over 70 million user-generated driving-related playlists on Spotify. This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.Between work commutes, taking the kids to school, daily errands, and road trips, Americans spend countless hours on the road.
And with Spotify taking countless brickbats in recent weeks, from its relationship with divisive podcaster Joe Rogan, to the piddling royalties it returns to creators, Car Thing presents Spotify and its PRs with a timely talking point.ĭespite the loud criticisms, the Sweden-based streaming giant boasts 172 million paid subscribers and 381 million monthly active users, and it’s top dog in a space that was virtually non-existent a decade ago. The rollout of any new product gives a company something fresh to talk about. With lockdowns lifting stateside and commuters getting back to their daily grind, Spotify will hope its Car Thing will keep its users logged on for longer. A timeline for its release in Australia has yet to be announced. You’ll need a premium subscription to play on it, a phone with mobile data connection, and it’s currently available for the U.S.
For those who like to get hands on, the device has four preset buttons which take you direct to to your favorite artists, playlists, stations, and podcasts.
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