Random music news for Thursday, June 13, 2019
June 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Off to Ottawa today for the next round of dates in my spring speaking tour. Maybe I’ll see you there.
Browsing the "Alexa" Tag
Random music news for Friday, April 12, 2019
April 12th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The first-ever space shuttle launch happened on this day in 1981 as STS-1. It was Columbia–but we all know what
Random music news for Monday, February 4, 2019
February 4th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Today is Facebook’s 15th birthday. In music news for February 4, 2019… Why is this music festival sending out invitations
Here’s the Amazon Alexa Super Bowl commercial
January 31st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
I wonder how much it cost Amazon to get Harrison Ford appear in this Alexa Super Bowl commercial? Meh. Jeff
Random music news for Friday, January 18, 2019
January 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
I promise to take down the Christmas tree this weekend. Promise. Or at least as soon as I finish with
Random music news for Thursday, January 10, 2019
January 10th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It’s tough getting back into the swing of things after the holidays, isn’t it? But now that we’re into double
Just what we need: An Alexa-powered toilet
January 6th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Here at CES in Las Vegas, you can always count on finding lifestyle products that no one needs. The best
Random music news for Saturday, December 29, 2018
December 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
That damn “Can you feel it?” jingle from the Amazon commercial keeps going through my head. And now it’s going
Stuck for a gift idea? How about an Alexa-powered twerking teddy bear?
December 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Meet Gemmy’s teddy bear, a plush toy that will twerk to the beat of songs and will lip-sync responses from
Random music news for Monday, December 10, 2018
December 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1901, the first Nobel Prize ceremony was held. That’s a big ancient, so here’s something more
Random music news for Saturday, December 8, 2018
December 8th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Hopping over to the NE Caribbean Command Centre for the next week. I will, however, remain on guard for any
Random music news for Saturday, December 1, 2018
December 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Four more shopping weekends until Christmas. How’s your shopping going? Let’s move to music news for Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Gift idea: Alexa-powered Big Mouth Billy Bass
November 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
When we were first introduced to Big Mouth Billy Bass in 1998, we laughed and laughed and laughed as this
Random music news for Thursday, November 22, 2018
November 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Happy Thanksgiving, American readers. We appreciate the day of football you provide for us people up north. Please accept our
Random music news for Thursday, November 15, 2018
November 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I’m still at a health resort in Thailand. One of the new services offered is past life regression. I’m thinking
Random music news for Saturday, October 20, 2018
October 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Snow tires. Gotta start about thinking of putting them on. We also need to think of music news for October
Random music news for Saturday, August 25, 2018
August 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Wait: ALL alcohol is bad for you? Bummer story for the weekend, innit? Meanwhile, in music news for August 25,
Random music news for Wednesday, August 15, 2018
August 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1965, the Beatles played to 60,000 people at Shea Stadium in New York. This is considered
Random music news for Wednesday, August 8, 2018
August 8th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The solo staycation continues, which explains the slight reduction in posts this week. Will today be the day that I
Smart speakers and the way they’re changing how we listen to music: Google Home vs. Alexa
June 30th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
My house is littered with enough smart speakers for my home to become just shy of sentient. The whole place
Random music news for Tuesday, June 12, 2018
June 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I have an assignment today that involves drinking wine. Hey, someone’s gotta do these things. Best get in all the
What if you could play video games using a smart speaker?
June 11th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Smart speakers are the fastest-growing consumer tech product since the introduction of the smartphone. New applications for this technology are
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