Monthly Archives: April 2014

Downloads versus Access? Follow the Science AND the Money!

Posted on 8 April 2014 by

One of the big debates in music is whether the download is dead, killed by ubiquitous connectivity and streaming services. Certainly the expensive (>$0.5) download seems to have plateaued, and streaming revenue is growing strongly tempting new entrants who bring … Continue reading →

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What the Future Used to Look Like, in 2006

Posted on 1 April 2014 by

A new feature in iOS 7 reminded me that the sky, which was supposed to be falling eight years ago, has remained inexplicably buoyant. The feature is called the ‘Multipeer Connectivity Framework’ and it provides a simple way for devices … Continue reading →

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