Recently I examined the ubiquitous problem of electronics: their obnoxious, blinking LEDs and displays. Our assimilation with machines has led to a subtle encroachment of electronics status updates that constantly demand our attention. But there’s yet another encroaching violator of our sanity amidst the electronics realm: remote controls.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Technology & Life
Enough Mommy Bloggers Already, Daddy Bloggers Debut
One of the biggest, overnight sensations in mainstream media and marketing circles has been mommy bloggers. They’ve stirred up a hurricane of hype and controversy, but now it’s time for daddies to enjoy the spotlight.
Which is why I’m delighted to announce my participation in Sony Electronics’ DigiDads Project.… Read the rest
Why Are Electronic Devices So Blinking Obnoxious?
Our precious attentions are bombarded not just by email spam and untargeted advertising. Electronic devices are guilty as well.
Venture capitalist Albert Wenger recently described the overkill of bright lights and LEDs. He said: “It seems that every device these days comes with one or more LEDs to announce its presence.
Stolen Documents Fair Game In Reporting The News?
I have tremendous respect for TechCrunch because the tech blog is innovating and changing the business of technology news. It is fiercely competitive in reporting big news first, as well as providing meaningful analysis. I’m ok with its trafficking in rumors, because the site is dynamic and allows correction and healthy debate.… Read the rest
25 Years Ago, Tetris Foreshadowed The Way We Now Consume News And Personal Status Updates
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Tetris, perhaps the simplest, and most addictive and ubiquitous computer game of all time. Journalists, academics, bloggers and fans of computer gaming, media and pop culture have exploited the celebration with an abundance of coverage and interviews with the game’s inventor, Russian mathematician Alexey Pajitnov.… Read the rest