How Amazon Alexa will work in Canada
By Ted Kritsonis
After months of speculation, Amazon has announced it is launching its Alexa voice assistant devices and service in Canada, ushering in an era of competition for the smart home.
Tag: music
How to Safely Get Music Online
By Christine Persaud
Anyone who participated in the Napster peer-to-peer era knows all too well how the single download of a song file from an unknown source can single-handedly bring an entire computer down.
Gift Guide: Cool gadgets that make an impact
By Ted Kritsonis
Finding the right tech gift doesn’t have to be difficult, especially when you have options to choose from. There are plenty of gadgets out there, but when looking for something cool and functional that could make an impact, this small group fits the bill.
Making music on tablets and PCs a roundup of apps & services
In the age of the tablet and smartphone, we’ve found some very compelling tools to make beautiful music with our technology.
Comparing the latest Bluetooth wireless earbuds
By Ted Kritsonis
Bluetooth earbuds are a growing subset of the headphone business, and with improving audio quality and battery life, this might be a good time to get a pair that can keep wires at bay while staying active.
The Sounds of Science: Music, Medicine and Technology Mash-Up
by Lee Rickwood
The audience listened to a Bach violin sonata and watched as a computer-generated skeleton mirrored the way violinist was moving her arms, wrists and neck as she played.
Review: Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless keep the good sound coming
By Ted Kritsonis
Good headphones are sometimes expensive, but not all expensive headphones are good. Sennheiser has maintained the excellent reputation of its Momentum line and produced a Bluetooth wireless version that offers superb sound quality and solid noise-cancellation — though it will cost you.
In 2016, music streaming may see more consolidation
By Ted Kritsonis
Music streaming is set to be the biggest revenue stream for the music industry, which has seen a two-thirds decline in overall revenue from an all-time high 15 years ago. With that kind of profile, it seems only inevitable that cannibalization will knock down the overall number of players in the streaming business further this year.