Gadgets Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 211: The 2018 Gadget Gift Guide

Before you get on that plane to Grandma’s house, we’ve got a few gadgets to help get you through the

Does your dad dig robots? Have a tech-crazed, forward-thinking father? Here’s a gadget to consider: A humanoid robot-shaped speaker. The

I always enjoy when I hear about devices and products that allow for more inclusivity in music. A great product

Everyone is getting into the artificial intelligence game. Facebook doesn’t want to be left behind so they’re working on an

For the music lover in your life, here’s a Kickstarter campaign worth backing. The ZEEQ Smart Pillow seems like a

There was no announcement, no obituary. Without any kind of fanfare, the Apple Classic–the 160 GB monster personal music player–has

During every Olympiad, there’s always That Guy. You know the person I’m talking about. The dude who is suddenly an

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
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The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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