MacVoices #23190: MacVoices Live! - Google Leaves Domain Registration; Spotify Changes Again (3)

<p>In the final part of this MacVoices Live! session, <strong>Chuck Joiner</strong>, <strong>Jim Rea</strong>, <strong>David Ginsburg</strong>, <strong>Ben Roethig</strong>, <strong>Brian Flanigan-Arthurs,</strong> <strong>Web Bixby</strong>, <strong>Mark Fuccio</strong> and <strong>Eric Bolden</strong> the panel discuss Google's surprising decision to exit the domain name registration business. They delve into the reasons behind this move and speculate on Google's motives, considering the competition and low margins in the domain business. The panel also explores Spotify's recent news and changes, including a fine for GDPR violations and the departure of Harry and Megan from their podcast stable. They discuss Spotify's struggle to find success beyond Joe Rogan and the upcoming launch of their hi-fi or lossless service. (Part 3)</p> <p><a href="http://factormeals.com/macvoices50"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-14313" src="https://www.macvoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/factor640-300x300.jpeg" alt="Factor" width="200" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Today’s MacVoices is supported by <strong>Factor</strong>. Visit <a href="http://factormeals.com/macvoices50"><strong>FactorMeals.com/macvoices</strong></a> and use the code macvoices50 to get 50% off!</p> <h3>Show Notes:</h3> <p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p> <p>0:00:01 Google Exiting Domain Name Registration Business<br />0:01:53 The value of older machines and repurposing them<br />0:03:35 Hooking Users on the Product or the Process?<br />0:04:43 Google's Strange Move into the Domain Registration Business<br />0:06:40 Speculations on Google's Motive for Being in the Domain Business<br />0:07:46 Google's decision to liquidate its domain business<br />0:09:13 Competition from WordPress and other registrars<br />0:16:55 Megan and Harry's Podcasts: Effort or Grift?<br />0:18:24 Spotify's Bet on Podcasts and Trevor Noah's Weekly Show<br />0:24:08 Transitioning from Spotify to Apple Music<br />0:25:25 Spotify's struggle to find success beyond Joe Rogan<br />0:25:58 Conn