Geeks & Beats

20-20 Hindsight. We'll look back at the Canadian radio station responsible for bringing American Motown to the Motor City. Wondering where your luggage is? Geeks and Beats Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence took the Trakdot for a test flight. And bringing back the mix tape? Apple has a new patent guaranteed to make it money — and make rejected geeks that much more likely to switch to Android. Plus — a G&B update on our last week to win limited edition swag — and why the coke-fueled 1970s is back. If you've got H-B-O.

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It may be the end of the road for Rush — but there's good news. We'll look back at a classic science fiction film for evidence of lazy prop-making. Search your feelings — you know it to be true. Now that Apple has borked your music library with its latest app update, the Cupertino California company has set its sights on the advertising industry. Plus — a Geeks and Beats update on our big giveaway, and why Macy Gray won't be played at Alan's 25th anniversary night.

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What your choice in music says about you (if you're an empath, you can skip the Sex Pistols). The Mosaic by PowerStick — we'll look at the Canadian success story's new gadget aimed at keeping Alan entertained on his next trans-Atlantic flight. Whatever happened to radio bumper stickers? It's about more than just the lack of choice chrome locations on your car's derriere. Plus — another G&B gadget giveaway — and why that cool kid you envied at 13 isn't so cool today.

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What are aliens listening to today? If they're 50 Light Years away, chances are they're rocking out to the Rolling Stones. Any further back and we're talking Grampa's music. Why mosquitos eat you alive but not your spouse: here comes the science! And Alan's wife with a plate of cheese. A new documentary runs-down the top ten songs to have sex to — and we'll tell you why Moyles worldwide are unlikely to attend a One Direction concert.

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The Star Wars nerds go wild as the behind the scenes footage of the next instalment hits Comic-Con — and Michael admits Star Trek is better. We'll introduce you to the latest and most covert member of the G&B team - Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence will tell us why she won't ring Alan's doorbell. And how streaming music is killing Classic Rock sales. The music favoured by sharks? You may be surprised to learn its not classical…. Plus — why we're spending your money and need more of it.

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Aliens never landed in New Jersey — unless you include Snookie from Jersey Shore. We'll look at why the hysteria over War of the Worlds… wasn't. Thinking of an Apple Watch? Wait. Casio is coming out with its own smart watch — and no, it won't have those tiny calculator buttons. Are pop songs getting dumber? Science says yes! We'll tell you who's smarter than Lady Gaga — and dumber than Drake.

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The hoverboard is here! And 4 months before Marty McFly gets his. We'll look at the technology behind the Lexus deck. Apple Music is here — we'll look at the streaming service and how the evolution of music resembles the software industry. Who's going to play the Super Bowl half time show? Britney versus Taylor Swift is more like the Pepsi Taste Bud Challenge than you think. Plus — the winner of the RHA in-ear headphones, and why percussive flatulence can lead to a $500 fine.

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Taylor Swift isn't as powerful as you think. The real story behind Apple blinking over the battle for free streaming music. The connected car: why you need to be afraid, very afraid, when it comes to remote access to your vehicle. God Save the KGB — the fascist regime — and the brains behind the Punk movement — if you believe an aging Russian spy. Plus! One more week for your chance to win a pair of sweet headphones from RHA and why God isn't dead: he's just at Studio 54.

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Rock Stars After Rock. The guitarist from Queen wants to save the world from a meteor attack while the bassist from Blur has a lovely blue cheese he'd like to sell you. Got $18K and a love of the band Rush? You could own the studio used to record some of Geddy Lee's greatest hits. Porn Starrrs… in…. space… we'll look at the logistics of joining the 62 Mile High Club. And we get sticker-shock from the price of a 21st century sex robot. Plus — a Geeks and Beats update on how you could win a sweet pair of RHA headphones for $1, and why we may need to upgrade our Miracle Travel Mug of Traveling.

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Save Ferris — Bueller, that is. We'll look at why the John Hughes teen flick couldn't be made today. The death of voicemail: When Wall Street decides its over, it's over. JPMorgan, Coke and others pull the plug — but we'll tell you why the Chinese still have a need for it. Why the most important Beatles guitar ever isn't worth the $800K it will likely sell for. Even the kids of the Fab Four don't want it for their new band. When Drones Attack: Enrique Iglasias almost loses a finger at a concert. Plus — we're giving away a pair of high end headphones. They're Scottish — so you know they're not crap.

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