In December’s Tech Monthly, Helen and Rob look at music, creativity, and how technology can make life better. Simon Belshaw’s Music Machines (http://simonbelshaw.co.uk/ + http://2timesdo.co.uk/) The Big Life Fix (http://bbc.co.uk/biglifefix) Remap (http://www.remap.org.uk/) Plymouth Music Zone (http://www.plymouthmusiczone.org.uk/) Digital Plymouth (http://www.digitalplymouth.com/) The Aptus Guide (survey, including £50 prize draw: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XL6KQMK) Plus: a round-up of technology stories and event listings. Presenters: Helen Connole and Rob J Glover, with Ian Woodbridge and John Wigzell. First broadcast: 4pm, Thursday 8 December 2016, on Phonic FM (106.8FM in Exeter; phonic.fm online). Next programme: 4pm, Thursday 12 January 2017. Contact the team with your comments or stories: [email protected] or @PhonicTech on Twitter.