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What genre is that song? New artificial intelligence program classifies music by style

In order to make sense of the universe, human beings have always needed to put things we encounter into neat

When you put a CD in the disc drive of your computer, the ripping software magically populates the fields with

It was on this day in 1981 that Xerox PARC introduced a new computer controller device they called a “mouse,”

It’s now winter. Only three months to go. And now, music news… Apparently, Andrea Bocelli will NOT perform at the

There has been plenty of talk about the Connected Car and what form in-dash infotainment systems will take over the

When you slip a CD in your computer, all the fields displayed by your audio player/ripper–track number, artist, title, album,

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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver