I Went Old-School Gaming: Now I Miss the Old Days

I had some free time over the weekend last week, and decided that rather than read that book I’ve been trying to finish or go out for a walk, I’d … Continue reading

That Creepy Camera: Lifelogging Lessons Learned

“What’s that you’ve got there?” the barista asks, tapping his chest. I don’t need to look down to know what he means. “It’s a lifelogger, it takes a picture every … Continue reading

Why I didn’t become a Google Glass Explorer

Late last year, I reported on these pages that I was offered by Google to become a Google Glass Explorer. I had signed up to be notified when it was … Continue reading

The CarPlay Compromise

Apple has finally played its first hand in automotive, and while it’s not a car with an Apple logo on its hood, CarPlay could eventually be an even bigger deal. … Continue reading

Should I Wait for the iPhone 6?

I’ve been a longtime iPhone owner. I bought the first-generation iPhone, followed by the iPhone 3G, the iPhone 4, and the iPhone 5. I entered this year with a cracked … Continue reading

Has Casual Gaming Killed the AAA Blockbuster Console Game?

The sheer amount of excitement surrounding Titanfall is enough to annoy any old-school, crotchety gamer like me who has watched the mighty fall and the seemingly insignificant rise. Titanfall supporters … Continue reading

A Google Now HTC Smartwatch could conquer context

HTC, so the rumor machine goes, is readying its first smartwatches, at least one of which is said to pipe Google Now directly to the wrist. If you’re going to … Continue reading

Let’s be realistic about Nokia’s Android plans

It’s easy to get excited about the idea of Nokia adopting Android. Ever since the company first announced plans to shift from Symbian to Windows Phone in early 2011, many … Continue reading

Will new Microsoft CEO Nadella sell the Xbox division?

Here’s a question for you: will Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s newly appointed chief executive, sell the Xbox division? There have been some rumblings in the past that Microsoft could sell the … Continue reading

Facebook turns 10 – will it make it to 20?

Facebook has turned ten, and though the terrible teens are still a few years off, the predators are already circling. The social site celebrated its tenth birthday in a fairly … Continue reading