Somebody’s Watching Me
There is a widespread belief that our “smart” devices are listening to everything we say. To most people this is the only plausible explanation for why we are served up content that is uncannily connected...
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Tech’s Wild Ride — Why FAANGs Are Down As Smartphone Boom Wanes
With tech stocks declining, it it time to rethink the FAANG group? Some of the biggest concerns are regulatory risk, over-investments by fund managers in the FAANGs, and a worry that the incremental utility of...
We Love Big Questions. It’s the Answers that are Hard.
Tech moves quickly. For most of us, understanding our own behavior and motives as citizens, friends, and consumers can’t even catch up to the reality of our 24/7 immersion in our smartphones. Today's bizarre reality...
T+E NYC Preview: Are Smartphones the New Cigarettes?
Our devices have overwhelmed us. In this preview of a session to be held at Techonomy NYC, an advocate for online safety argues that we need to develop new behavioral norms and self-discipline to curb...
Wearables Are Nice, But Not Ready for Serious Healthcare
Wearable technologies have the potential to revolutionize health care—but to reap the benefits devices need to be more accurate, doctors need to be more receptive to using the data, and systems need to be deeply...
Cutting the Cords for the Holidays
Advancements in connectivity and batteries have enabled new products that offer great convenience and freedom. We tested devices that leverage rapid advancements in wireless technology-including headphones, flying cameras, and devices to keep tabs on your...
The New honor 8 Is A Dream Phone Whether or Not You’re a Millennial
I have been using a new honor 8 smartphone from Huawei for a little over a week. As much as love my iPhone, I can’t find a compelling enough reason to switch back. Everything seems...
Reflections from Ross: On the Need to Capture
I had a quick visit to Bangkok recently for some family matters: A birth, a (40th) birthday, a wedding, a death…the full circle of life. So what do these four things have in common? Photos....
A Robot the Price of a Smartphone Could Bring Humanoids into the Household
The big dream of consumer robotics has always been the in-home robot. In movies and television, friendly robots help with daily chores, talk and interact with their owners, and generally become a part of the...
