Spotify rolled out new lyrics features on Wednesday, including translations and previews for all users, and offline lyrics for premium subscribers, according to The Verge. The update aims to enhance user understanding and accessibility of song lyrics.
Lyric translations were initially introduced in 2022 but were limited to specific markets, The Verge reported. The broader rollout makes the feature available to a wider audience.
In other tech news, Alibaba's Qwen team of AI researchers released Qwen3-Coder-Next, a specialized 80-billion-parameter model designed for "vibe coding," VentureBeat reported on February 3, 2026. The model is released under the Apache 2.0 license.
Also on February 3, 2026, Databricks announced the general availability of its Lakebase service, VentureBeat reported. Lakebase is an OLTP (online transaction processing) and operational database service. Databricks coined the term 'data lakehouse' five years prior, which has become commonplace in the data industry, according to VentureBeat. The Lakebase service has been in development since June 2025 and is based on technology Databricks acquired via its acquisition of a PostgreSQL database provider. Sean Michael Kerner of VentureBeat noted that Databricks is looking to create a new category with Lakebase.
During a Senate hearing, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed concerns about the potential impact of a merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), Ars Technica reported. Sarandos suggested that the merger would not necessarily lead to higher prices for consumers. The hearing was held by the US Senate Judiciary Committees Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, and examined the competitive impact of the proposed transaction, according to Ars Technica.
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