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  • Temporary stuff

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    It dawned on me recently that mst media I now purchase is temporary and that a lot of it is in a place I am unaware of.   For example, when I purchase films they sit on an iTunes server,… Read More ›

  • The filter bubble

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    Any technology is in itself neutral. With the possible exception of what artificial intelligence will become. Bob I think that there is a degree of nuance here, and a need to be slightly careful in referring to technology as “neutral”. If… Read More ›

  • AirPods vs Apple Watch (again)

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    I’ll bet that AirPods were designed by a small team whereas the watch always felt like design by committee. Certainly one possible reason why there was such a major change in WatchOS 3. AirPods don’t have the range of functions… Read More ›

  • What is innovation?

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    Arguing with my sparring partner, we got to think about what innovation is, like the iPhone launch – if it was more the thunderbolt of a new idea, or incremental progress suddenly revealed. I think it’s both – someone high… Read More ›

  • Don’t Leave it!

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    Stop leaving your personal items behind! Don’t Leave It! is the patent pending app that reminds you not to leave your location without bringing your personal items with you. No extra hardware required. The first app of its kind… More here…. Read More ›

  • 60 years back, 50 years forward

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    One of the most recognizable, classic, 1950s-Mad Men era wristwatches ever made is the Longines Flagship, which is as solid a representation of the iconic notion of a “men’s dress watch” and/or “a good Swiss watch” as anyone has ever… Read More ›

  • This is Wood!

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    The above photo shows a sculpture made from wood. Yes indeed, that had to be carved from wood. You can see more sculptures here.

  • The 5 craziest hours in the White House

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    The most frenzied American ritual you’ve never seen is called the “transfer of families,” a five-hour tsunami of activity that transforms President Obama’s home into President Trump’s. “I call it organized chaos,” said Gary Walters, who choreographed several transfers of… Read More ›

  • Samson Go Mic Mobile

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    As smartphones have grown more powerful, there’s been a huge shift towards digital media creation and consumption on mobile devices. Smartphones have already met the demands for stunning video, but whether you’re a filmmaker, mobile journalist, vlogger, streamer, videographer or… Read More ›

  • Quit Facebook already

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    You rise each day and take a trip to Mark Zuckerberg’s bustling casino. You arrive, hoping you might see familiar faces, but all the other gamblers are people you don’t give a crap about. You shrug and head to a… Read More ›