Brian E. Hansen was curious about the exact algorithm iTunes used to select tracks during its "Party Shuffle" mode and so he set out to perform a statistical analysis of its inner workings: After ...

Spotify has updated its default shuffle to a new “Fewer repeats” algorithm that avoids playing recently heard songs. Premium users can stick with this new mode or switch back to the completely random ...

does anyone have any links as to how apple iTunes' shuffle works? like if you are listening to headphones how does it select to start? how does it select the next strong?

Explore the intricacies of Spotify's shuffle feature in this insightful video. Delve into why it's not truly random, the role of algorithms, and the surprising reasons behind our preference for a ...

When listening to music, most of us reach for the shuffle button on the regular. This is then followed by a bunch of frustrating skips as we hear the same four or five tracks that have been regularly ...

Spotify has been building new options for controlling randomness during shuffle playback. Listeners will have the option for random playback, irrespective of what was played before. They’ll also be ...