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listeners at Beyond Market Intelligence is a file of 4 stories. The newest of them: “Explore the key AI and data trends shaping 2026”, “Siri now learns your default music app, so you can skip saying Spotify”, and “Explore book worlds and talk to characters with Audible's new AI tools”. The InfoQ AI and ML editorial team has released its 2026 trends report, and the findings are worth your attention. Siri now learns your default music app, so you can finally stop specifying "on Spotify" every time you ask for a song. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work… The list below is every listeners story on Beyond Market Intelligence, newest first.
Explore the key AI and data trends shaping 2026
The InfoQ AI and ML editorial team has released its 2026 trends report, and the findings are worth your attention. Chip Huyen, Daniel Dominguez, Hien Luu, and Arthur Casals join this episode to discuss what's shaping AI, ML, and data engineering this year. These reports offer a high-level overview of topics that matter. For deeper coverage, explore the companion article, "Explore the 2026 trends shaping AI, ML, and data engineering." It's a practical guide for staying ahead.
Siri now learns your default music app, so you can skip saying Spotify
Siri now learns your default music app, so you can finally stop specifying "on Spotify" every time you ask for a song. This small shift removes friction from a daily habit, making voice commands feel more natural. AI should adapt to how you already work, not force you to memorize commands. Our recent coverage of Gabe & Co.'s ambient listening bet explored that very promise: AI that anticipates your needs instead of waiting for instructions.
Explore book worlds and talk to characters with Audible's new AI tools
Audible's new AI tools let you track characters and explore the worlds inside your audiobooks. You can even talk to the characters themselves. That's not just a clever feature, it's a shift toward making stories feel alive. We see the same logic in how Shopify's Canvas builder lets merchants chat with an AI agent to shape a store. When tools let you converse with your data, the work becomes more human.
Spotify Empowers US Users to Explore and Reshape Their Taste Profile
Spotify is giving U.S. Premium users a new way to see their own musical mind. The Taste Profile feature pulls back the curtain on how the streamer understands your listening habits, then lets you reshape those recommendations using everyday language. It's a smart move toward making AI feel less like a black box and more like a collaborative tool. For anyone tired of algorithms deciding their soundtrack, this is an invitation to take the wheel.