Month: May 2022
Ploopy and the promise of an open-source trackball
The worst thing about my beloved Logitech trackball is the software. Every time my computer restarts the annoying Logitech software pops up and asks me to fiddle with my system preferences. I never do. My trackball works exactly as I need it to, and the software seems to do nothing…
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Apple officially retires the iPod
Audio player loading… Goodbye Apple iPod. We loved you since 2001 and will miss your very specific musical capabilities when they are gone. Apple has more or less announced that it’s discontinuing the iconic portable music player line in a press release that celebrates the iPod’s history but also makes…
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Microsoft Teams solves one of its most annoying problems
Audio player loading… Juggling multiple login accounts for secure platforms such as e-signature tools should soon be less of a headache for Microsoft Teams users. The video conferencing platform has revealed it is working on an upgrade that should dramatically simplify the sign-in process for eSign software tools. The update…
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Specialized launches new utility e-bike brand Globe to replace ‘joyless’ car trips
Specialized launched a new sub-brand called Globe dedicated to building high-quality electric utility bikes that are designed specifically to replace car trips. Globe will be “an extension of the Specialized brand that will focus on bringing more fun to local living while reducing the number of car, truck, and SUV…
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Podcasting will be a $4 billion industry by 2024
Remember when podcasting becoming a $1 billion industry was a big deal? So quaint. Let’s get into it. Podcasting will be a $4 billion industry in two years It’s the boom times for audio. Ahead of the Podcast Upfronts, the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers released their annual joint report…
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Arturia V Collection 9 grows to 32 virtual instruments
Arturia’s V Collection is 9 here, and along with it several new instruments that make it a worthwhile upgrade. And, if you haven’t jumped on the V Collection yet, now might be the ideal time since it’s available at an intro price of $499. For the money, you get 32…
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