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Random music news for Tuesday, December 6, 2022

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aerosmith, Dolly Parton, Gin, Guns N' Roses, Joe Cocker, Kanye, Pluto TV, Rita Wilson, Smartphones, Tattoos, Taylor Swift, Ticketmaster, Twisted Sister

This guy just can’t seem to find a job. Any openings at your work? Any interest in music news for

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Is this how humans will evolve because of our smartphone addiction?

November 3, 2022November 4, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Evolution, Homo Sapiens, Smartphones

I’m not entirely sure if the authors of this study are taking the piss but if you run with certain

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Music News 

Are you a “loudcaster” with your phone? Take a look at this.

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Alan Cross 2 Comments Loudcasting, Ofcom, Smartphones

You’re on the bus and That Guy gets on again. Instead of wearing headphones, he’s blaring music right out of

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Gadgets 

Want to connect CarPlay or Android Auto to your car? Check out this gizmo

August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Android Auto, CarPlay, CarrGenie, Infotainment System, Smartphones

Every time there’s a change in auto infotainment technology, there’s always a period where people have to MacGyver ways of

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Music News 

Random music news for Friday, July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Bob Dylan, Bruce Dickson, Emmys, Iron Maiden, Jony Ive, Oasis, Ozzy Osbourne, Radio, Rob Zombie, Smartphones, Spotify, Streaming, Thor, Tom Jones, Tommy Lee, VR

When I become Lord of the Universe, I’m going to make it law that shampoo and conditioner bottles be transparent

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Music News 

Random music news for Friday, July 23, 2021

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aerosmith, Anti-Vaxxers, Astronomy, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Gorillaz, Horseshoe, Inhaler, Kid Rock, Lyrics, Republicans, Rickie Lee Jones, Sammy Hagar, Sex Pistols, Smartphones

Into astronomy? This looks like a fantastic new museum. For stars of another sort, here’s music news for July 23,

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Gadgets 

If you need one of these, you’re using your smartphone too much

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Paeng Min-wook, Smartphones, Third Eye

How many times has someone run into you because they’re starting at their smartphone? Or maybe YOU are one of

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Music News 

Random music news for Tuesday, June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment 50 Cent, Amazon, Apple, Bruce Springsteen, Donald Trump, Foo Fighters, Hard Drives, Hipgnosis, Linkin Park, MIDI 2.0, Paul McCartney, RAM Trucks, Rammstein, Smartphones

The newest height in NFT stupidity? This chicken nugget sold for US$99,997 on eBay. Send in the asteroid. We’re done

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Music News 

Random music news for Thursday, March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Covid, Dacia, Gene Simmons, HR Pufnstuf, Kanye, Kim Kardashian, KISS, Music Marketing, Music Writing, Musical Instruments, NFTs, Royal Blood, Smartphones, The Living Night, Tinnitus

Oooo. A big UFO report is coming from the US government! We’re depending on you, Tom DeLonge, to help us

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Music News 

Random music news for Wednesday, June 17, 2020

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, BTS, Concerts, Coronavirus, David Bowie, EMI, Frankie Banali, Kanye West, Laura Marling, Lemmy, Nirvana, Penny Lane, Prince, Questlove, Quiet Riot, Smartphones, YouTube

Yep. This works. (Via Alyssa) Moving to music news for June 17, 2020… Coronavirus update 1: Two big music festivals

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Random music news for Thursday, June 4, 2020

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Coronavirus, COVID-19, FCC, K-Pop, Recliner Radio, Russia, Smartphones, Spotify, YouTube

Looking to keep the kids occupied during the lockdown? Try Zigazoo. You’re welcome. And now, music news for June 4,

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