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Here are the most downloaded/most-used apps of 2021

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2021, Apps, ByteDance, Downloads, Google, TikTok

A site called App Annie has gone through all the most popular apps to determine which apps were the most

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Random music news for Saturday, July 17, 2021

July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Amy Winehouse, Apps, Biz Markie, Britney Spears, Emo, Hit songs, Journey, Lorde, Mick Jagger, Rick Rubin, Sex Pistols, Shrek, Star Trek, Stephen Colbert

So we’re getting a new Star Trek film after all! Good. Now some music news for July 17, 2021. RIP

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Gadgets 

Having a problem with apps crashing today? You’re not alone.

July 10, 2020July 13, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment Apps

This is weird. If you tried to sign on to Facebook with your iPhone this morning, you may have been

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Gadgets 

Researchers are working on an app that can diagnose COVID-19 just from your cough or the sound of your voice

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apps, Cambridge, Flatten.ca

Researchers at the University of Cambridge think they can create an app that will diagnose cases of COVID-19 just by

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Music Industry 

Apple has released its “best of 2018” list for music, podcasts, apps, movies, TV shows

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Apple, Apps, iTunes

‘Tis time again for year-end/best-of lists. Apple has just released its list of the most popular music, podcasts, apps, movies

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Cool Sound App for Mac

November 7, 2018September 12, 2020 Andrew Dick 0 Comments Apps, Mac

Have you ever been surfing the net listening to music when you unknowingly click a link to an auto-start video

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Gadgets 

The #1 iPhone App in the world is one you’ve never heard of–unless you’re from China.

May 5, 2018May 4, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments App Store, Apps, Social Messaging

The iPhone app marketplace is dominated by familiar names: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, and so on. Chances are you have

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Gadgets 

And now, an app that automatically syncs music with your sexual rhythm

April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Apps, Bed Beats, Sex

Everyone likes a little music when it’s time to get busy, right? Usually, this sort of serious mood-setting requires a

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Music News 

Random music news for Saturday, April 7, 2018

April 7, 2018April 7, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 30 Seconds to Mars, AI, Airpods, Anrdoid, Apps, Coke, Disney, Female Rappers, High Fidelity, iOS, Jared Leto, Pulse Nightclub, Spinal Tap, Spotify

I don’t know where you are in the world, but here in central Canada, spring is nowhere to be seen.

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Music News 

Random Music News for Thursday, February 22, 2018

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments #MeToo, Apps, Arkells, Bernie Sanders, CDs, Compact Discs, Concerts, Discman, Olympics, Pink Floyd, Radio, SHINee, Smashing Pumpkins, Soft Cell, SXSW

If Dolly the Cloned Sheep were still alive, she’d be 21 today. In music news for February 22, 2018… The

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Random Music News for Wednesday, December 27, 2017

December 27, 2017December 27, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apps, Bjork

Can we please stop with the Christmas music? There should be a cease-and-desist law that comes into effect on December

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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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.

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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.

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