Google Assistant Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

This musician figured out how to game Google Assistant to freak out Spotify. It’s pretty freakin’ brilliant.

I spent yesterday installing and moving about a couple of new Google Assistant devices around the house. Once they were

We all knew it was coming but we hoped we’d have more time. This week, the death toll started to

It’s tough getting back into the swing of things after the holidays, isn’t it? But now that we’re into double

Hopping over to the NE Caribbean Command Centre for the next week. I will, however, remain on guard for any

I don’t want to be an alarmist, but next weekend is Labour Day. Yes, already. Here’s music news for August

On this day in 1945, a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building, killing 14 and injuring 26. The

It’s International Nurses Day. Hug a nurse–but ask first. When it comes to music news for May 12, 2018… Here

Cinco de Mayo! And this is what we have for music news for May 5, 2018. Here are my weekly

David Bowie died two years ago today. To commemorate that, this demo of “Let’s Dance” was released. And in more

I’m fascinated by the rise of smart speakers, which are quickly becoming the must-have new gadget. I have a Google

If you have an Android phone running the latest version, here’s a trick that should work on many phones. If

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver