/ 14 September 2023

The Ringo Starr of birds, Spotify shuts down royalties ‘hack’, and a new initiative for minimalist travellers…

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Speaking of musical prodigies, a new Aussie study has found that the palm cockatoo designs their own ‘drumsticks’. It’s a rare/funny-lookin’ bird from Far North Queensland that has been compared to Beatles drummer Ringo Starr for its drumming abilities. Rock on…

Music streamer Spotify has denied claims that users can listen to their own uploaded tracks on repeat to generate monthly royalties. “If that were true, my own playlist would just be ‘Daniel’s 30-second Jam’ on repeat!” CEO Daniel Ek said.

Carry-on travel enthusiasts will be thrilled to hear that Japan Airlines is trialling a new clothes rental initiative to save its passengers from lugging a suitcase around. After pre-booking the items they want, customers receive them upon arrival and return them on their departure. Farewell, post-holiday laundry…

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