Monthly Archives: April 2025

Trump upends the tech industry

In his first 100 days back in the White House, Donald Trump has dramatically reshaped the landscape of the U.S. tech industry, something I’ve been a part of over my entire career. He’s had an impact like no other president in such a short time. It’s included aggressive tariffs, abrupt policy reversals, isolationist moves, and […]

Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen at the Border

It seems surreal to be writing about protecting our personal information when crossing the border. That’s something I haven’t thought about since crossing into China from Hong Kong years ago. But today with our border agents suddenly looking at anyone with a tattoo or strange name as a potential illegal immigrant, it’s possible for any […]

Apple and the tariff trap – Decades in the making; a first person account

The massive tariffs being levied on Chinese goods puts Apple—one of America’s most valuable and iconic companies—at serious risk. Nearly 90% of its products are made in China in high-tech factories that span hundreds of buildings and took decades to build, equip, and staff. With the imposition of steep tariffs, the cost of Apple’s products […]

So long Amazon

I always assumed I was the ideal Amazon customer. I pay $139 for Amazon Prime, purchase 15 to 20 products each month amounting to over $5000 each year, use an Amazon Visa for my purchases, and fill my prescriptions at Amazon Pharmacy. So I was surprised to receive this email from Amazon about violating their […]