Gadgets Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Spotify will soon deliver a Hi-Res Audio option. But is it worth it to you? Take this test.

Readers of these posts will know that I’ve long whined about the decline in people who appreciate proper hi-fi audio

I have no idea how my wife and I would have been able to survive the pandemic without our two

I have no idea how this augmented reality instrument works, but it’s damn freaky and cool. Its creator calls it

One of the biggest bugaboos turntable manufactures work to eliminate is rumble, the low-frequency vibrations of the motor and platter

Ortofon is best known for high-end cartridges for turntables. But they also have teamed up with a company called PHONOCUT

Last year, Spotify was granted a patent for tracking personality. The app has found a way to assess “behavioral variables”

It’s called Mictic, “The Body Instrument.” It allows anyone to make music just through movement. Check it out. (Via Andrew)

OpenAI Jukebox likes to program their SkyNet-like creations to mimic human creativity. Their latest project involved getting their machine to

If this were a normal year, I’d probably be at CES in Las Vegas again, looking at all the cool

If you’ve been following the developments at robotics manufacture Boston Dynamics, you’ll know that they’ve come up with some interesting

Earlier this month, Apple released its long-teased over-ear AirPods Max. They’re pricey (CAD$779). Are they worth it? Let’s ask some

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver