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 ...

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?

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 ...

In this video, we explore why Spotify's shuffle feature isn't truly random and operates based on an algorithm. We discuss the reasons behind our preferences for non-random shuffle, the results of an ...

In this video, we explore why Spotify's shuffle feature isn't truly random and operates based on an algorithm. We discuss the reasons behind our preferences for non-random shuffle, the results of an ...

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 ...

Several Apple patents have appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office. Following is a summary of each. Patent number 20100306684 is for a graphical representation of out-of-bound image selection.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has announced plans to rollout an algorithm that will shuffle employees among jobs that require physical exertion. In a letter to shareholders posted on Thursday, the tech mogul ...