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As Facebook reveals fundamental flaws, music tech might reexamine the platform’s role
In just 48 hours, we’ve been treated both to whistleblower testimony that questions Facebook’s impact on society – and a massive technical outage that shows our dependence on it (and its fragility). Maybe it’s time for the world of music to stop treating Facebook as inevitable and entirely benign.
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ROLI hits reboot, files for administration, as it shifts to beginners and subscriptions
ROLI has filed for administration and will reboot as beginner-focused Luminary as the company struggles with losses. Current employees remain, and even the Seaboard is apparently coming back in stock – but this could be a cautionary tale for “hypergrowth” in music making.
Peter Kirn - September 3, 2021
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So yeah, let’s just use plug and socket – industry group recommends obvious change in terminology
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance industry group is leading an effort to finally get rid of “male” and “female” connector terminology and replace it with something not horrible.
Audacity makers clarify data usage – and there’s not reason to dump the editor yet
Peter Kirn - July 5, 2021
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Apple’s platform squeeze holds back music and creativity, too – so will there be consequences?
Peter Kirn - June 17, 2020
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The Sony cassette recorder that went to space and predicted the Walkman
Peter Kirn - July 24, 2019
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