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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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All the Apple Event news: More M1, Podcast Subscriptions, and don’t lose your keys
In a lovely contrast to “everything’s delayed because chip shortages” and “everything is a subscription,” it’s refreshing to hear Apple say “we’re shipping,” “you can make your own subscriptions,” and “we found your keys for you.” Here it is, at a glance. First off, for anyone worried about Apple’s M1-centered strategy, fret not – it […]
Peter Kirn - April 20, 2021
Gear Music tech Software Tech
KORG starts a new instrument division in Berlin, focusing on sustainable “things that matter”
Peter Kirn - December 18, 2019
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