Spotify wants QR code proof you actually live together
An ever-changing QR code is Spotify’s new way to make sure members live under the same roof.
TL;DR: Spotify is sneaking in a new check: If you’re on a Family plan, you may be asked to scan a constantly changing QR code on the plan manager’s phone—and failing to do so comes with major consequences. It’s a leaf out of Netflix’s playbook on acc... [1987 chars]
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