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India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Make this Father's Day special with unique gift inspirations
Father's Day is more than just a date on the calendar — it's a moment to celebrate the strength, guidance, humour, and unconditional love our fathers or father figures bring into our lives. While store-bought gifts are convenient, nothing beats a thoughtful, unique gesture that reflects appreciation in a personal you're looking to surprise your dad with something beyond the usual tie or mug, here are 11 creative and heartfelt gift ideas he'll truly PERSONALISED AUDIO MESSAGE BOOKTurn your thoughts into voice a mini-book with QR codes that link to voice recordings — from heartfelt messages to funny stories. It's a modern twist on a handwritten letter and can become a cherished keepsake.2. CUSTOM STAR MAP OF A SPECIAL DAYCommemorate the night sky from the day he became a dad, your birthday, or a meaningful beautifully printed star maps are both sentimental and stylish for his home or office.3. DIY MEMORY JARWrite down 30–50 favourite memories, moments, or reasons why you love him on colourful slips of them in a jar labelled 'Open When You Need a Smile.' It's simple, affordable, and packed with love.4. MASTERCLASS OR SKILLS PLATFORM SUBSCRIPTIONHelp him explore a new interest or deepen an old passion — whether it's writing, cooking, or subscription to platforms like MasterClass, Skillshare, or Udemy offers inspiring learning experiences from global experts.5. CUSTOM COMIC STRIP OR CARICATURETurn him into the hero of his own can commission a comic strip illustrating his best 'dad moments' — from dad jokes to DIY disasters — or get a caricature made that highlights his unique quirks.6. ENGRAVED MULTI-TOOL OR POCKET KNIFEFor the dad who loves gadgets or the outdoors, a custom-engraved tool is both practical and a short quote, name, or even a meaningful date.7. 'DAY OFF' EXPERIENCE KITPut together a basket filled with everything he needs to relax: favourite snacks, a good book, bath salts, a mini speaker, or even a comfy it Dad's Recharge Kit.8. PERSONALISED SPOTIFY PLAYLIST + COVER ARTCreate a Spotify playlist filled with songs that remind you of your dad, his favourite tracks, or music from moments you the extra mile with a custom album cover or message that he can print and frame.9. ENGRAVED RECIPE CUTTING BOARDTake a handwritten family recipe and get it engraved on a wooden cutting blends nostalgia with functionality — especially perfect for dads who love to cook or grill.10. DIGITAL DETOX ADVENTURE DAYadvertisementGive the gift of quality an outdoor experience like hiking, fishing, or a scenic drive where phones stay tucked away and connection comes first.11. CUSTOM PHOTO PUZZLETransform a meaningful photo into a puzzle. It could be a favourite holiday memory, a picture of the family, or even a childhood it together as a shared Father's Day Father's Day, ditch the clichs and lean into what makes your dad one-of-a-kind. Whether he's the quiet type, the funny one, the teacher, or the adventure lover, a personal and thoughtful gift goes a long way. It's not about price — it's about presence, memory, and meaning.
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Spotify DOWN for tens of thousands of music fans in mystery global outage
SOUND OFF! Spotify DOWN for tens of thousands of music fans in mystery global outage Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SPOTIFY has gone down for tens of thousands of people in a mystery outage. The app appears to have stopped working for music fans around the world. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A huge spike in user complaints about Spotify's app has been detected Credit: The Sun / Down Detector Outage tracker Down Detector has logged thousands of reports from listeners, including in the UK and US. The bulk of the reports are linked to the Spotify app rather than the website. A Reddit thread about the outage has earned hundreds of upvotes. One wrote: "I can't open playlists on my app, it just forces the app closed." Another said: "Mine just keeps asking me to reload the page. "But my saved music is playing. Just can't search anything new at the moment." One frustrated user wrote: "Yep it just forced close all my playlists like they were being deleted." And another music fan said: "Got a weird message first that I was offline then that the content could not be played in my region." The Sun has asked Spotify for comment and will update this story with any response. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Spotify DOWN for tens of thousands of music fans in mystery global outage
SPOTIFY has gone down for tens of thousands of people in a mystery outage. The app appears to have stopped working for music fans around the world. Advertisement 1 A huge spike in user complaints about Spotify's app has been detected Credit: The Sun / Down Detector Outage tracker Down Detector has logged thousands of reports from listeners, including in the UK and US. The bulk of the reports are linked to the Spotify app rather than the website. A Reddit thread about the outage has earned hundreds of upvotes. One wrote: "I can't open playlists on my app, it just forces the app closed." Advertisement Read more on Spotify Another said: "Mine just keeps asking me to reload the page. "But my saved music is playing. Just can't search anything new at the moment." One frustrated user wrote: "Yep it just forced close all my playlists like they were being deleted." And another music fan said: "Got a weird message first that I was offline then that the content could not be played in my region." Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive Exclusive The Sun has asked Spotify for comment and will update this story with any response. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at Advertisement
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Spotify quietly rolls out secret button to fix hated feature & fans say ‘thank god finally' after finding hidden setting
The feature might have a different name for some of you SOUND OFF! Spotify quietly rolls out secret button to fix hated feature & fans say 'thank god finally' after finding hidden setting Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SPOTIFY has quietly rolled out a brand new button that fixes one of the app's most controversial features. Music fans are raving over the new addition – but you'll have to dive deep into Spotify settings to find it. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Smart Shuffle was added to Spotify on March 8, 2023 Credit: Spotify It's linked to the Smart Shuffle feature, which landed back in 2023. The feature is meant to shuffle in recommended tracks when you're listening to dedicated playlists – even ones you've made yourself. Spotify promised that the feature would "breathe new life" into playlists, and give you a "fresh mix" every time. But if you didn't want to use Smart Shuffle, you'd have to tap several times to switch it off. Now you can simply turn Smart Shuffle off altogether, letting you enjoy a pure shuffle mode that only uses songs from the playlist. And you can still use "linear" playback to just listen to the songs in playlist order, if you prefer. MUSIC TO THEIR EARS? Spotify made a big announcement when the feature first launched, even forcing it as the default option on millions of users. The streaming giant justified the decision by saying: "Our users love creating playlists to reflect key moments in their lives or soundtrack moments that matter. "These often become a listener's most-streamed playlist for the first several months after creation. "But over time they stream these playlists less frequently in favor of new music or mixes." How to save money on Spotify The company said that Smart Shuffle would include "perfectly tailored suggestions". But Spotify has clearly listened to user fan reaction, now offering an easier way to avoid Smart Shuffle. And Spotify listeners are overjoyed, with a post revealing the feature on Reddit earning more than a thousand "upvotes". One said that Smart Shuffle "isn't that smart", adding: "They just recommend popular songs that I don't want to hear over and over again. Thank you for this!" 3 You'll want to toggle Enable All Play Modes off – if it's green, then you'll still see Smart Shuffle Credit: The Sun / Spotify Another said: "YEEEEES oh my god your post just made my day, thank you!" One added: "Omg????? I've been waiting for this day for years", while a different user cheered: "Immediately turning that trash off." And another one of the dozens of Spotify fans replying to the post simply wrote: "Thank god! FINALLY!" TURN OFF SMART SHUFFLE Turning off Smart Shuffle is now very easy – if the update has reached your phone. SPOTIFY PREMIUM – WHAT PERKS DO YOU GET? Here's how much Spotify Premium costs in the UK... Spotify Premium Individual – £11.99 Spotify Premium Duo – £16.99 Spotify Premium Family – £19.99 Spotify Premium Student – £5.99 And here's what Premium includes: Ad-free music listening Download to listen offline Play songs in any order High audio quality Listen with friends in real time Organise listening queue Picture Credit: Spotify First make sure that you're using the latest version of Spotify from the Apple App Store for iOS on iPhone or the Google Play Store for Android. Then go into Spotify Settings, look for Playback, and then disable Enable All Play Modes. Spotify explains: "When enabled, you can select from Linear, Shuffle, and Smart Shuffle play modes on your playlists. "Turn it off to remove the Smart Shuffle option." 3 This is the official Spotify icon for Smart Shuffle Credit: Spotify Some users reported also seeing a dedicated Smart Shuffle toggle in that menu. For that feature, Spotify explains: "Smart Shuffle is available as a play mode on playlists. Turning this off will remove the option from your experience." It's unclear why different users are seeing varying settings. But The Sun was able to verify the existence of the Enable All Play Modes toggle via Spotify on an iPhone. If you can't see the new feature, there's a chance that it hasn't rolled out to your device yet. So you'll just need to sit tight and wait for it to show up.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Spotify quietly rolls out secret button to fix hated feature & fans say ‘thank god finally' after finding hidden setting
SPOTIFY has quietly rolled out a brand new button that fixes one of the app's most controversial features. Music fans are raving over the new addition – but you'll have to dive deep into Spotify settings to find it. 3 Smart Shuffle was added to Spotify on March 8, 2023 Credit: Spotify It's linked to the Smart Shuffle feature, which landed back in 2023. The feature is meant to shuffle in recommended tracks when you're listening to dedicated playlists – even ones you've made yourself. Spotify promised that the feature would "breathe new life" into playlists, and give you a "fresh mix" every time. But if you didn't want to use Smart Shuffle, you'd have to tap several times to switch it off. Read more on apps Now you can simply turn Smart Shuffle off altogether, letting you enjoy a pure shuffle mode that only uses songs from the playlist. And you can still use "linear" playback to just listen to the songs in playlist order, if you prefer. MUSIC TO THEIR EARS? Spotify made a big announcement when the feature first launched, even forcing it as the default option on millions of users. The streaming giant justified the decision by saying: "Our users love creating playlists to reflect key moments in their lives or soundtrack moments that matter. Most read in Tech "These often become a listener's most-streamed playlist for the first several months after creation. "But over time they stream these playlists less frequently in favor of new music or mixes." How to save money on Spotify The company said that Smart Shuffle would include "perfectly tailored suggestions". But Spotify has clearly listened to user fan reaction, now offering an easier way to avoid Smart Shuffle. And Spotify listeners are overjoyed, with a post revealing the feature on Reddit earning more than a thousand "upvotes". One said that Smart Shuffle "isn't that smart", adding: "They just recommend popular songs that I don't want to hear over and over again. Thank you for this!" 3 You'll want to toggle Enable All Play Modes off – if it's green, then you'll still see Smart Shuffle Credit: The Sun / Spotify Another said: "YEEEEES oh my god your post just made my day, thank you!" One added: "Omg????? I've been waiting for this day for years", while a different user cheered: "Immediately turning that trash off." And another one of the dozens of Spotify fans replying to the post simply wrote: "Thank god! FINALLY!" TURN OFF SMART SHUFFLE Turning off Smart Shuffle is now very easy – if the update has reached your phone. SPOTIFY PREMIUM – WHAT PERKS DO YOU GET? Here's how much Spotify Premium costs in the UK... Spotify Premium Individual – £11.99 Spotify Premium Duo – £16.99 Spotify Premium Family – £19.99 Spotify Premium Student – £5.99 And here's what Premium includes: Ad-free music listening Download to listen offline Play songs in any order High audio quality Listen with friends in real time Organise listening queue Picture Credit: Spotify First make sure that you're using the latest version of Spotify from the Then go into Spotify Settings, look for Playback, and then disable Enable All Play Modes. Spotify explains: "When enabled, you can select from Linear, Shuffle, and Smart Shuffle play modes on your playlists. "Turn it off to remove the Smart Shuffle option." 3 This is the official Spotify icon for Smart Shuffle Credit: Spotify Some users reported also seeing a dedicated Smart Shuffle toggle in that menu. For that feature, Spotify explains: "Smart Shuffle is available as a play mode on playlists. Turning this off will remove the option from your experience." It's unclear why different users are seeing varying settings. But The Sun was able to verify the existence of the Enable All Play Modes toggle via Spotify on an iPhone. If you can't see the new feature, there's a chance that it hasn't rolled out to your device yet. So you'll just need to sit tight and wait for it to show up.
