Author Archives
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Innovation and Its Enemies
The rise of artificial intelligence has rekindled a long-standing debate regarding the impact of technology on employment. This is just one of many areas where exponential advances in technology signal both hope and fear, leading to public controversy. This book… Read More ›
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Apple screwed up, responded well
“We greatly regret this error and we apologize to all Mac users, both for releasing with this vulnerability and for the concern it has caused. Our customers deserve better. We are auditing our development processes to help prevent this from… Read More ›
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She’s received a final bouquet of flowers from her dead father
Bailey Sellers’ 21st birthday is tinged with sadness as she’s received a final bouquet of flowers from her dead father. He pre-paid for a floral delivery each year since he died from cancer when she was just 16. She’s been… Read More ›
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Neutrality will disappear, it always does
The Federal Communications Commission took aim at a signature Obama-era regulation Tuesday, unveiling a plan that would give Internet providers broad powers to determine what websites and online services their customers see and use. Under the agency’s proposal, providers of… Read More ›
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Sway
Great advert.
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Promethea Unbound
To Jasmine, a little girl with olive skin and dark eyes prone to faraway expressions, it felt like camping. She wasn’t enrolled in school, so her mother took her to the zoo, the botanical gardens, and the beach. They had… Read More ›
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Boz The Monster
Brilliant!
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We overcollect and we underprotect
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A Mechanical Watch vs. the Apple Watch
With both types of watches, there are pros and cons. A mechanical watch can perform all its functions with no battery, simply by moving your wrist or winding the crown. The Apple Watch offers an vast array of modern functions,… Read More ›
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Another drivable work of art
The new Vantage is definitely a compact package; it’s 11 inches (284mm) shorter than the DB11, and it manages to take up less room on the road than even a Porsche 911. It’s significantly lighter, too; the company says it… Read More ›
