Skip to content
Monday, March 1, 2021
Latest:
  • Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox bring out a snake for this week’s Sunday Lunch cover of the Foo Fighters’ “Everlong.”
  • Devin Cuddy Band played a post-lockdown show in Eastern Ontario. Here are photos.
  • Pokemon: The 25th-anniversary album
  • Good timesuck: The Deftones have updated their White Pony-era version of Pac-Man
  • Rock My World Canada, chapter 247: Andrew F
Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Filtering what is happening in music to save you time, money and effort.

  • Home
  • About Me / FAQ
  • Connect
  • Blog Archive
  • Advertise with Us
  • TechTO Entertainment

Android Auto

Music News 

Random Music News for Saturday, June 17, 2017

June 17, 2017June 16, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Grenfell Tower, Happy Mondays, Katy Perry, Manchester Arena, Netflix, Shaun Ryder, Simon Cowell, Soundgarden, Streaming

Out of Thailand and now in Singapore. The big question: after a 7-day detox treatment during which I lost 7

Read more
Music News 

A Real World Test of Apple CarPlay vs. Android Auto

April 3, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Android Auto, Apply CarPlay, Connected Car

If you’re going to buy a new vehicle today, there’s a very good chance the manufacturer will offer Apple Carplay

Read more
Music News 

Random Music News for Monday, April 3, 2017

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android Auto, Apple, Beyonce, Bob Dylan, CarPlay, Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow, Insane Clown Posse, Jack Black, Juno Awards, Roland, Smiths, U2

Happy 7th birthday, iPad! And now, the music news… Over the weekend, Bob Dylan finally picked up his Nobel Prize,

Read more
Gadgets Tech 

Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto: The Tipping Point Is Here

October 13, 2016October 12, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android Auto, CarPlay, Connected Car, Radio

I’ve been yammering on about the advances in infotainment systems in cars for nigh on five years now and given

Read more
Gadgets Tech 

The Connected Car: Still a Long, Long Way to Go. Right, CarPlay?

August 2, 2016August 2, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android Auto, CarPlay, Connected Car

Back in June when I went to visit my parents, I rented a Ford Escape which, to my surprise, came

Read more
Gadgets 

Take a Look at Google’s New Idea for Car Infotainment Systems

May 23, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android Auto, Connected Car, Google I/O

While automobile manufacturers aren’t going to give up the dashboard without a fight–they want to keep control of the kinds

Read more
Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Thursday, February 25, 2016

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Android Auto, Apple, BBC, Brits, David Bowie, Deezer, FBI, Isolated Vocals, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mariah Carey, Music Express

Happy 22nd birthday, Eugenie Bouchard! And sorry for any issues you may have had with the website today. Something went

Read more
Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Thursday, November 5, 2015

November 5, 2015November 5, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adele, Android Auto, Anonymous, BMW, CarPlay, Foo Fighters, Guy Fawkes, Morrissey, Radio

It’s Guy Fawkes night. If he were still alive, I wonder what he’d think of Anonymous appropriating his mask? Adele:

Read more
Music News 

CarPlay and Android Auto: What’s Happening at General Motors?

November 2, 2015November 2, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android Auto, CarPlay, Connected Car, General Motors, GM, Infotainment

The connected car has arrived. If you don’t have a new vehicle, you may not have noticed all the technology

Read more
Gadgets 

Honda Takes Another Step into the Connected Car World

July 25, 2015July 25, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android Auto, CarPlay, Connected Car, Honda

Honda is a little ahead of some manufacturers when it comes to adding new features into their dashboard infotainment systems.

Read more
Radio 

Here’s a Review of Hyundai’s Factory Installed Android Auto

June 2, 2015June 2, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Android Auto, Connected Car, Hyunda

Hyundai seems to be the first automobile manufacturer to offer factory-installed a connected car infotainment system championed by Google.  The

Read more
  • ← Previous

Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Music Tech MeetUp

Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

Listen Here

apple google spotify stitcher

Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

Listen Here

Recent Comments

  • COMMENTARY: More hi-res audio is coming to your ears. Alan Cross asks who will pay for it - TheFirstFitness on The Loudness Wars: A Legend Speaks Out
  • COMMENTARY: More hi-res audio is coming to your ears. Alan Cross asks who will pay for it – National – Squeaky News on The Loudness Wars: A Legend Speaks Out
  • COMMENTARY: More hi-res audio is coming to your ears. Alan Cross asks who will pay for it – National – Zoxy on The Loudness Wars: A Legend Speaks Out
  • COMMENTARY: More hi-res audio is coming to your ears. Alan Cross asks who will pay for it | OneNews on The Loudness Wars: A Legend Speaks Out
  • COMMENTARY: More hi-res audio is coming to your ears. Alan Cross asks who will pay for it - National » on The Loudness Wars: A Legend Speaks Out

RSS The Backstage Project – Sports & Entertainment Podcast

  • 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
Copyright © 2021 Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColourMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.