Imogen Heap: A Trailblazing Force in Audio and Technology
When you think of a trailblazing force in audio and technology; a visionary force reshaping the landscape of music and digital innovation, who comes to mind? Join me in rediscovering Imogen Heap – A Trailblazing Force in Audio and Technology – and her unwavering commitment to pushing the limits of creativity and technological advancement far […]
History of an Indispensable Tool: The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
The Internet Movie Database, abbreviated IMDb, was founded mainly by Col Needham along with several others at the dawn of the world wide web. And if you are a film buff like me then you haven’t been able to live without it for quite some years now. I must admit, I’m using it more often than Google. Everything you could possibly want to know about any film ever made is on that database. So here is a little background to where IMDb came from and how it developed…
Channel 4 Embraces Inclusion During Winter Paralympics
Usually, the Paralympic games were presented by regular presenters. This year, Channel 4 has taken an important step towards inclusion and has instead assembled an entire all-star disabled presenting team for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. This is not just a first for Channel 4 itself, but a global first for a broadcaster at a world-class sporting event in general.
The First Gibson Les Paul Guitar To Be Auctioned At Christie’s
The first model of the iconic Gibson Les Paul guitar is going to be auctioned at Christie’s in New York City this October. The historic instrument was Les Paul’s personal original guitar, and undoubtedly pioneered his creation techniques, as well as heavily influencing the history of the instrument – and music as we know it […]
Lou Ottens Creator Of The Cassette Tape & CD Developer: A Tribute
Lou (Lodewijk Frederik) Ottens the Dutch inventor who created the cassette tape, and was integral to the development of the compact disc, has died aged 94. He pioneered various developments in audio, changing the industry standards of music in the 20th Century through the decades.