When Wired covered the launch of Facebook Portal, it was hard not to appreciate the ambition. A smart display aimed […]
Facebook Portal Arrives — Just When Trust in Facebook Doesn’t Read More »
Consumer Behavior, Digital Risk, Privacy, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
The Verge’s demo of Google Duplex still feels a little surreal. An AI making phone calls on your behalf isn’t
Google Duplex Makes Phone Calls — and We’re Officially in the Future Read More »
Digital Life, Smart Home, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
The Atlantic’s reflection on the missing headphone jack still feels oddly relevant. At first, the removal seemed like one of
The Headphone Jack Didn’t Just Disappear — It Started a New Era of Tradeoffs Read More »
Consumer Behavior, Consumer Experience, Digital Life, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
The Verge’s breakdown of Amazon Echo’s rapid spread into people’s homes is fascinating—not because the device is perfect, but because
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Digital Life, Smart Home, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
Streaming was supposed to fix TV. Instead, it gave us a more complicated version of the same thing — just with better apps and worse remotes.
Streaming Was Supposed to Save TV. Now It’s Just… More TV. Read More »
Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
TV is evolving. Over the last few years we have: And now A&T is offering DirecTV NOW. AT&T is betting
Streaming May Be the Future of TV, But DirecTV NOW Isn’t Quite There Yet Read More »
Digital Life, Smart Home, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
AT&T’s promotional price of $35 will end on January 9th. I discussed AT&T’s DirecTV Now offering in an earlier post.
DirecTV Now Will Unplug Its $35 Intro Offer On Jan. 9 Read More »
Digital Life, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
Amazon and Google Play are offering up movie rentals for as low as 99 cents.The offer is redeemable on Amazon
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Digital Life, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
Google recently announced two new apps as it tries to play catchup in the messaging space.Google Allo is a messaging
Google playing catchup in the Messaging Space Read More »
Productivity, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
WSJ reports that major technology companies are forming a partnership to allow Internet-connected devices to communicate directly with television sets,
It’s happening…Comcast releasing iOS app Read More »
Digital Life, Smart Home, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends
In my inbox this morning: DVD changing service You may have heard by now that we’re having to lay off
Sling released SlingPlayer for the iPad – a much-anticipated move for anyone who’s ever wished their living room TV could
SlingPlayer for iPad Finally Lets You Take Your TV Everywhere Read More »
Digital Life, Smart Home, Tech & Gadgets, Technology Trends