USA Today Music — From their music to their activism, these acts pleasantly surprised us in 2018.             more info

Consequence of Sound — The controversial technology has since led to a debate on privacy and rights. more info

Chorus.fm — Steve Knopper, writing at Rolling Stone: Taylor Swift fans mesmerized by rehearsal clips on a kiosk at her May 18th Rose Bowl show were unaware of one crucial detail: A facial-recognition camera inside the display was taking their photos. The images ... more info

Stereogum — Taylor Swift has had several dangerous run-ins with stalkers. Back in April, a man carrying a knife, a rope, and live ammunition was arrested outside of her house. The following month, Swift set up facial recognition technology to identify potential ... more info

New York Times — A security consultant told Rolling Stone that at a concert, a device took fans’ photos for comparison with a database of potential stalkers. more info

Dlisted — With the amount of mass shootings and other tragic events taking place during gatherings with large crowds Taylor Swift took a huge ‘Not Up In Here!’ stance by implementing facial recognition software at one of her past shows. File this under: Sm... more info

Chorus.fm — Taylor Swift’s Reputation tour is coming to Netflix. A trailer has been released. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Netflix all but ensured Taylor Swift fans will Netflix-and-chill this New Year’s Eve because the streaming giant will debut her massive Reputation Stadium Tour on its service on Dec. 31. The full-length concert film will bring the sold-out, 60... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Netflix all but ensured Taylor Swift fans will Netflix-and-chill this New Year’s Eve because the streaming giant will debut her massive Reputation Stadium Tour concert movie on its service on Dec. 31. The full-length film will bring Swiftâ€... more info

Stereogum — I don't know about you, but Taylor Swift is 29. Because that's how old she is now. Because today's her birthday. Wow, this lede didn't work at all. Anyway, Taylor Swift made a Netflix special. more info