“Tech News” collection
Stay current with the latest updates from the fast-paced world of technology, including major product launches and industry-wide trends. This section provides timely news and expert analysis on the innovations shaping the future of consumer electronics.
I’m an Ultrabook Fan – the Speed, Weight, Performance &
Remember when netbooks were the "next big thing"? A few years ago, everyone wanted one of these small, compact and seemingly essential computers. But after a few years, the fog…
5 Cloud Myths Debunked – Understanding the Primary Layers of
A few weeks ago, I laid out my predictions for 2012, casting seeds into the wind to see where clouds and businesses may crop up. But there are still skeptics…
Six 2012 Cloud Computing Predictions – Seeds in the Wind
Making predictions for Cloud Computing is like casting seeds into the wind to see what grows and what gets eaten by the birds. Sometimes something magical will sprout, and other…
The Schizophrenia that is Netflix…er…Qwikster…uh…Netster…QwikFlix?
I have been a Netflix user for many many years. My account says 2007 but I actually started my service before that time, stopped and then restarted it. My family…
Energy Conservation & Caring for the Elderly – 2 Topics
A few weeks ago, I participated in the Intel "Upgrade Your Life" 2011 summit in Intel's Santa Clara, CA campus. This was the second year I attended and after both…
2/5ths of the Cast of Dads Get Their Brains Upgraded
Last week, 2 of the Cast of Dads had the opportunity to visit Intel in Santa Clara, CA to participate in an annual event called "Upgrade Your Life." This day-long…
Cloud Computing in Cars? Extending Powerful Compute Cycles to your
I'm always "in the cloud" with my day job as Technology Evangelist for GoGrid, and all of the rest of the time, I'm working on the HighTechDad side of my…
Ooma VoIP Adds Innovative Feature to Assist in 911 Notifications
Today, I learned that Ooma, a VoIP company who I recently reviewed, has added a pretty interesting feature to their telephony service. In the past, there has always been a…
Hang In There Sony…And Thanks for Your Continued Innovation
It happens to the best of us. We plan for the worst, do all of our due diligence, prepare for the unexpected, test and re-test and cross our fingers a…
MacWorld 2011 – Sort of a Yawner with a Few
I have been going to the MacWorld Expo for many years now and I'm really sad to see it losing much of its excitement. When Apple was there, showcasing new…
