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Spotify tightens family plan rules; Pentagon seeks new spaceport location

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Spotify is increasing its enforcement of family plan sharing policies, requiring users to scan a QR code to verify their familial connection. This move aims to curb unauthorized sharing of subscription accounts. The Pentagon is also facing pressure to establish a new spaceport, with the Space Force evaluating various location options including public-private partnerships, federal installations, and state land. AI

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Spotify tightens family plan rules; Pentagon seeks new spaceport location

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COVERAGE [2]

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

    Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it. https:// arstechnica.com/gad

    Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it. https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/1 0/spotify-ramps-up-policy-enforcement-on-family-plans/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Softw…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/spotify-ramps-up-policy…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land. ht

    Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land. https:// arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/ senior-commander-says-space-force-needs-new-spaceport-by-2030/ # Tech # Technology…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/senior-commander-says-s… arstechnica.com/…/10

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