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Spotify rolls out Running Mode and User Notes; deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Surface Laptop

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Spotify is launching two new features: "Running Mode" which tailors music to workout pace, and "User Notes" for adding personal annotations to songs. Separately, deals are available for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with trade-in offers and gift cards, and the 2026 Surface Laptop is discounted. AI

IMPACT Minor improvements to user experience in music streaming and consumer tech deals.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains announcements of new features for an existing product (Spotify) and deals on consumer electronics, which fall under the 'tool' category.

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Spotify rolls out Running Mode and User Notes; deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Surface Laptop

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features – here’s what they do Spotify is introducing two new features this week including a “Running Mode”

    Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features – here’s what they do Spotify is introducing two new features this week including a “Running Mode” that can automatically match songs and playlists to the pace of your workout, as well as “User Notes” which let you leav…

    LINKS 9to5google.com/…/spotify-rolling-out-user…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 trades – $600 back + $350 gift card, 2026 Surface Laptop at $600 off, charger deals, more Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by th

    Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 trades – $600 back + $350 gift card, 2026 Surface Laptop at $600 off, charger deals, more Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing pre-order discounts on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, as well as a chance to land your Gal…

    LINKS 9to5google.com/…/deals-galaxy-z-fold-8-tr…

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