Google to Update Android Auto with More Audio and Video Features

Google is planning to bring more audio content and video app support to Android Auto. The tech giant is also working with developers on new templates for media apps, which are now offering podcasts, audiobooks, and other interactive features in addition to music. Google's Gemini artificial intelligence will be introduced in vehicles soon, paving the way for natural voice conversations and seamless multitasking.

Nielsen Reports Increase in Podcast Ad Spending

A report from Nielsen indicates that more than half of marketers plan to increase spending on podcast advertising in 2025, though the rate of increase is slower than previous years. Despite plans to reduce overall ad spending, many marketers will continue increasing investment in digital channels. The study also highlighted the importance placed on accuracy by North American marketers and cost efficiency by European ones.

Steph Curry Not Planning to Start a Podcast

Basketball star Steph Curry has stated that he will not be starting a podcast anytime soon. Despite appreciating the art of storytelling and communication, he believes it's not something he is passionate about. Instead, Curry prefers to focus on his other interests such as golf and his foundation called Eat. Learn. Play.

Will Meghan's Podcast Return for a Second Season?

The first season of Meghan Markle's podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, has ended with an interview with Spanx founder Sara Blakely. There is no current information about whether there will be a second season. In the past, Meghan hosted another podcast called Archetypes on Spotify which was not renewed for a second season.

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Podcast Tip Of The Day

When editing your podcast audio, you'll encounter two main approaches:

🔹 Non-Destructive Editing (Recommended for most cases)

• Keeps your original audio file intact

• Allows unlimited tweaks without permanent changes

• Most DAWs (like Audacity, Adobe Audition, or Reaper) default to this

• Ideal for cuts, fades, and plugin adjustments

🔹 Destructive Editing (Use sparingly!)

• Permanently alters the original file

• Helpful for fixing unfixable issues (e.g., removing background noise at the source)

• Risky – always keep a backup before making destructive changes