10 years ago today, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, perhaps the most revolutionary technological product in history. There have been many important products introduced before and since, but nothing else was as groundbreaking as the iPhone. Watching the introduction, it's amazing to see just how many things were introduced that day that have become integral to daily life … [Read more...] about The iPhone Revolution 10 Years Later
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Throwback Thursday: Remember When a Bluetooth Headset was a Must-Have Accessory?
The Borg, Lt. Uhura, and security guys wore them. People talked to themselves in public. Once upon a time, Bluetooth headsets were all the rage, filling mall kiosks and Best Buy stores. There were curving behind-the-ear loops, chrome blobs, and sleek black sticks like Apple's. And it seemed that everyone who was anyone had a Bluetooth headset to accompany their new Blackberry … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Remember When a Bluetooth Headset was a Must-Have Accessory?
Transformative Success – My Thoughts on the Apple Watch, Part 1
This is part 1 of a series of posts on the Apple Watch. Although it won't be available for purchase for months, Apple just announced the new standard in smart watches and wearable computers. It's as far ahead of the status quo as the iPhone was from the "smart" phone pack on its introduction back in 2007. But as it stands, the Apple Watch doesn't transform the market: Although … [Read more...] about Transformative Success – My Thoughts on the Apple Watch, Part 1
Sony QX100 Lens Camera: Ruined by a Flaky iOS App
I was thrilled by the possibilities of adding a professional-quality camera sensor and lens to my iPhone, so I immediately pre-ordered Sony's DSC-QX100 "lens camera". It held so much promise, not just as a real innovation but also as a major productivity tool. That's why I'm angry to write this, a scathing review of the horrid software that ruins the QX10 and QX100 experience. … [Read more...] about Sony QX100 Lens Camera: Ruined by a Flaky iOS App
Hands-On Review: Automatic, a Nanny For Your Car
Automatic is a cool idea: Monitor your car and your driving using a Bluetooth dongle plugged into the diagnostic port found on every recent car. But the service itself is frustratingly limited, a dunce driving nanny rather than a useful tool. What Is Automatic? Automatic is a "smart driving assistant", made up of two components: A hardware dongle (the "Automatic … [Read more...] about Hands-On Review: Automatic, a Nanny For Your Car