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

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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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
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