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Oct 2023
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Amazon shutters its live radio app Amp

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Amazon has shut down its Clubhouse competitor’s live radio app Amp almost 18 months after its launch. The app allowed users to play DJ and provide commentary alongside playing tracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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