A vast majority of those in our community can’t tolerate President Trump for his incompetency, his narcissism and his nastiness. As bad as he is, we fault many of his party’s members in Congress for tolerating him, for ignoring his outbursts and for conducting business as usual. We appeal to these members in Congress […]

  This is an update from a column written 4 years ago. With the help of the Internet, my wife Jane and I enjoyed an incredible vacation last month in Italy.  Before the Internet it would have been nearly impossible to discover this tour company, and it would have cost a fortune for the company […]

As a tourist, when you arrive at a destination, you’d like to spend as much time touring rather than spending time buying a SIM card, a transportation card and adapter when you arrive?  City Go has anticipated what you need when traveling to London and has developed an under $20 “getting started” kit that aims to kick start your […]

If you follow the latest tech news, you can’t escape the excitement and hype about the new smartphones. Fall has become the time each year when the new models are introduced, and this year we’re seeing more new models than ever. Tech reviewers are lusting over the new Pixel 2 phones from Google, the Samsung […]

Here’s a quick comparison of iPhone selling options, thanks to Flipsy.com where you can learn more: Carrier trade-ins ————————- Pros – Convenient, since you can trade in your old phone when you buy a new iPhone – Carriers are offering iPhone X discounts for qualified trade-ins Cons – Carriers pay less than the private market and […]

It was just reported that sales of the recently released Apple’s iPhone 8 have been abysmal. Apple doesn’t release numbers, but analysts say that Apple has cut production by half, that workers at their factories in China are being laid off in droves, and more people are buying the older iPhone 7 than the 8. […]

I had the opportunity to listen to an unusual new speaker, designed to expand the sound field to provide a three-dimensional audio experience. The Yarra 3DX speaker was developed by a San Diego company, Comhear, based on technology that originated at the University of California at San Diego. The speaker, or more precisely a speaker […]

One of the rules Facebook follows is to deliver us news stories based on what we read and like. While they likely use a variety of complex algorithms, the intent is obvious to any of those with a Facebook account: Like one story and then see others that simply reinforce that opinion. They weren’t the first […]

This is the product every MacBook Pro user needs if they can’t get along just with USB-C ports. It’s a beautifully designed docking station that with one click adds 16 more ports to the Pro models with Touch bar.. This latest LandingZone Docking Station is the most advanced model and most feature-rich of all docking […]

Image Credit Phil Baker, PJ Media (First published on PJ Media) I’ve traveled for business over the years, trying to balance the time I spent away from my family with the time at home, but not always succeeding. I’ve seen much of the world, particularly Asia, where I’ve worked to develop and manufacture scores of […]

This very long note from the Yale Law Review clearly explains how Amazon’s policies are routing their competition through a series of actions never foreseen when our anti-trsut laws were written. While it’s 25,000 words, it’s worth skimming to some of the amazing examples the author precisely lays out. One example is how Amazon hosts […]

One of my favorite companies, San Francisco designer and manufacturer, WaterField Designs, announces the refined Zip Brief. Ideal for the minimalist professional, the ultra-slim Zip laptop baglooks sleek from every angle, yet holds a full array of tech and personal necessities. The briefcase unzips around three sides to lie flat for TSA-airport security and slips […]

First published on Techpinions With the large amount of interest in the new iPhones, rumors are rampant about what features they’ll have. We’ve heard from industry and stock analysts, tech bloggers and other followers of Apple, reporting on rumors from insiders at the manufacturing plants, accessory companies, and component suppliers. The interest is well-founded. It’s been three […]

With the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the iPhone, little has been mentioned of the other company that made it possible: AT&T.  I’ll admit that I’m reluctant to write a positive piece about the carriers that are so easy to criticize for their anti-consumer behavior, but it’s important to note how AT&T helped make the […]

Todd O’Brien is Head of Software Development at Warby Parker, and co-founder of a new citizen lobbying platform that’s using digital technology to put power back in the hands of American citizens. Following the 2016 presidential election, one thing became clear to Tom – Americans of all political stripes don’t feel represented by their government. […]

Boltt opens its Pre-order campaign A connected AI ecosystem bundled with hardware Unlimited health and fitness guidance in your pocket Personalised audio coaching in the form of a ‘Fitness companion’ Dynamic Chat based insights and feedback on all health fundamentals Empowering people to improve health, fitness and lifestyle  Boltt Sports technologies, in the fitness technology […]

Assurant, the company behind the S8 warranty stalls, deceives, and takes your money Introduction Abe Mauricio is a communications professional that’s worked for the State of Florida. He bought a Samsung S8 Galaxy phone, which led to an amazing story about its fragility and Samsung’s insurance policy. With his permission, I’m reprinting his letter to […]

In a tale of two cities, Bellafit was taken from dream to design in the the world capital of hardware, Shenzhen and the creative hub of San Francisco. Bellafit is an elegant accessory crafted for the confident woman dedicated to cultivating her fitness and style. The idea for Bellafit was born when Karen received a tracker […]

WaterField Designs has unveiled the refreshed Outback Solo 2.0, a handsome waxed canvas and leather case available in custom sizes for the New Microsoft Surface Pro and soon for Macbook laptops. With a padded laptop compartment and expandable accessory pockets, the Solo packs everything a professional needs for a light day’s work while complimenting the […]