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Spotify is starting to use a Voice Translation feature in some of its podcasts that will turn the voices of the podcast hosts so they sound like they are native speakers in different languages.

Spotify is cracking down on white noise podcasters as they will no longer be eligible for its Ambassador Ads program where it used to pay creators for talking about its podcasting platform.

Inspiration to create podcasts can strike anywhere. Sometimes, even in less-than-perfect recording environments. Fortunately, the Anchor app simplifies the process via its Audio Enhancement setting.

In order to set itself up to compete against Spotify and others in the podcasting sphere, Amazon is acquiring Wondery, a top-rated podcast creator well-known for true crime podcasts like Dirty John.

Spotify subscribers in 11 more countries outside the U.S. can now ask their Amazon Alexa-enabled devices to play their favorite podcasts just by using their voice. It's available starting today.

In a recent update to the app, Spotify is making it easier for users to add people to collaborative playlists. You can now also see who added songs or podcast episodes to the playlists.

Spotify has made a deal with Chernin Entertainment to percolate TV shows and movies from podcasts. The production company will get first dibs on developing pitches around Spotify IP.

Spotify is experimenting with a new feature for sharing quotes from podcasts to some social networking sites. The new capability is available on the service's mobile app at this moment.

Spotify today announced that it is rolling out support for video podcasts on its apps on the desktop and mobile platforms. At launch, the app supports seven podcasts, with more coming later.

Starting September 1, the podcast will be available on the music streaming platform and will become an exclusive later this year. The deal is reportedly worth more than $100 million.