Description: DJ and producer Kygo reached a billion streams on Spotify faster than any other artist. He’s now selling out arenas across North America, and he hasn’t even released an album. Instead he’s part of the $6 billion EDM industry… a market that’s made up of 20-year-old DJs who embrace the internet. Source: CNN Money Date:… Read more »
Posts Categorized: music
Gadget Ogling: An Emotional Keyboard, a Puzzling Phone, and Exquisite Headphones
Description: Taking a look at a new emoji keyboard, modular phone and VERY pricey headphones. Source: Tech News World Date: November 7, 2015 Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that ventures forth into the land of new gadget announcements to seek out the best and brightest gizmos. On the horizon this week are a modular smartphone,… Read more »
Despite Mobile Expansion, Stingray Stills Sees Traditional Television as Growth Market
Description: Although some believe traditional cable television is a dying industry, Stingray Digital Group is willing to bet otherwise. Source: Tech Vibes Date: Sept 18, 2015 Montreal’s Stingray Digital Group, still sees a lot of opportunity in traditional television. The company, best known for its audio music television channels, is increasingly expanding into mobile but it still… Read more »
70s and 80s Tech Making Comeback
Description: From the boombox to the Polaroid, Laurie Segall takes a look at how classic tech is inspiring today’s innovation. Source: CNN Money Date: March 27, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. Would you purchase the updated Polaroid? 2. Are you looking forward to seeing the classic Mario Bros. characters on your smartphone?
Canadian Downloaders Should Expect a Copyright Notice in the Mail
Description: Canadians can be liable for a maximum of $5,000 in damages for non-commercial copyright infringement, for example illegally downloading a film, a song or an app. Source: Globe and Mail Date: January 8, 2015 Have you recently downloaded a song, or a movie, or a TV show, from a site or service that didn’t ask for… Read more »
Rest in Peace, iPod
Description: With the absence of an annual iPod update this past fall, it is fairly evident that the iPod is a dying breed. Can Apple save the device that started it all? Or is there even a point? Source: Mashable Date: January 29, 2014 Apple iPod of Cupertino, Calif., died quietly this week after a… Read more »
Virgin America Made an Airplane Safety Video You’ll Actually Want to Watch
Description: Whenever you take a flight, TSA requirements insist a safety video to be played before every take off. These videos have been notoriously dull and boring. Virgin American has done the impossible – created a video you’ll really want to watch. Source: Fast Company Date: October 30, 2013 Airline safety announcements just got a lot… Read more »
BlackBerry Offering Digital Music Distribution Service for Independent Artists on BB10
Description: Blackberry has “gone indie”, announcing a partnership with Zimbalam, an indie music distributor. Together, Blackberry and Zimbalam hope to empower artists through a new mobile channel. Source: TechVibes Date: March 22nd, 2013 BlackBerry has partnered with Zimbalam, a global digital music distributor for developing and independent artists, to offer unsigned musicians “an easy and efficient way”… Read more »
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Introduction to Information Systems, 3rd Canadian Binder Ready Version Update Edition
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