As of the latest estimate, 48.9 million people live with at least one disability in the U.S. In addition to specific technologies that are intended to assist those with various conditions, smart technology is rapidly changing the way that at-home […]
Why Amazon’s Smart Technology Is a Game-Changer for At-Home Mobility Read More »
I’ve had an interesting week thanks to Amazon and—I think—it showcases what could be a huge problem with some of these new mega companies like Amazon. Relatively low-level employees gain incredible power and can do impressive damage on a whim.
My Amazon Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale of Employee / Company Abuse of Power Read More »
If I were to coin one word for this decade it would be “ironic”. The most recent example is the Apple HomePod. Because it seems to approach Amazon’s dominant Echo product in much the same way the Microsoft (disclosure Microsoft
How Apple HomePod Avoided Making the Mistakes of Microsoft Zune Read More »
Smart speakers have quickly evolved from bizarre niche technology to a must-have device, with all of the major vendors tripping over themselves to try and steal some market share from Amazon and it’s Echo line. If you’re going to have
Alexa, Cortana, Siri: Which One Should Rule Your Living Room? Read More »
Most of the technology we use today seems to require a degree of trust between you and the company providing the service. When it comes to things like Siri, Cortana, or Amazon’s Alexa, things can get even trickier because in
Be Vigilant, But Don’t Fear Amazon’s Alexa Read More »
Digital cameras and mobile devices have transformed the way we take, store, and share photos. Amazon wants to help you store, organize and share those photos with its new Prime Photos service. I’m old enough to remember when you had
Amazon Expands Prime Perks with Prime Photos Read More »
This is the second in a series of three articles reviewing the Amazon Echo device and it different features and capabilities, and the Echo’s place in our technological universe. The first covered some of the basics you’ll experience in getting
Review: Amazon Echo – The Human:AI Interface Read More »
This is the first in a series of three articles that will review the Amazon Echo device and it different features and capabilities, and the Echo’s place in our technological universe. The first will cover some of the basics you’ll
Review: Amazon Echo Read More »
There is a lot of news this week talking about the “Amazon Echo Killer” called “Google Chirp”. I’m once again reminded why I avoid product naming like the plague, my rule is “that the only thing everyone ever agrees with
Why Amazon Echo Challenger Google ‘Chirp’ Will Likely Fail Read More »
Amazon has announced the new Kindle Oasis. The new Kindle redefines the e-reader with a dramatic overhaul in design, and a high-end, luxury price to go with it. The Kindle has been around for eight years. That may not seem
Kindle Oasis Is a Dramatic (and Expensive) Shift from Its Kindle Siblings Read More »
