Tech Marketing Trends: It’s not a discount phone, it’s a ‘lite flagship’
Well, okay then. This is not an entry level phone. A budget phone. A mid-range phone. Or just a plain old discounted phone. It’s a…
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In Wine Country: Sonoma barrel auction has raised $3.4M since founding in 2015
Sonoma County Vintners today announced the results of its most recent barrel auction. At the fifth edition of the Sonoma Country Barrel Auction, 85 “Never…
Amy Poehler’s ‘Wine Country’ to premiere May 10 on Netflix
This one’s good. What’s it called again? White wine. Ugh. Freakin’ love it. Amy Poehler’s Wine Country has a release date. Look for the film…
Digital Stills Camera (DSC) sales are down sharply so far in 2019
Canon and Nikon move up-market with full-frame mirrorless cameras. Could this be a way to avoid the inevitable smartphone takeover of the lower end segment?
Trendspotting: Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera remains popular, at least according to Google Trends
Lately I’ve been so caught up with the beast that is the Panasonic Lumix GH5 for shooting videos here on Stark Insider that it’s easy…
Canon Sales Report: Management lowers outlook, looks to full-size mirrorless cameras, lenses to bounce back
The smartphone is devouring the stagnant DSLR camera market. Can mirrorless models save the day for Canon and others?
Trendspotting: Only 27% of consumers have purchased wine online, but here’s some ways to increase that number (Report)
I try to buy just about everything I can online. It’s just too convenient. Saving time is hugely important, especially here in the San Francisco…
Trader Joe’s: Best day and time to shop, avoid big crowds
Trader Joe’s is a celebrated tradition here in California. The formula is simple: low prices, fresh and local produce, decent variety. A selection of cheap…
Film Capsule Review: ‘Q Ball’ documentary at SFFILM Festival
Across the Bay from the NBA champion Golden State Warriors is another Warriors team, one that plays only home games. These San Quentin Prison athletes…
Theater News: Iconic San Francisco show ‘Beach Blanket Babylon’ to close
Unfortunate theater news out of San Francisco this week. The iconic show Beach Blanket Babylon is shutting down after an epic 45-year run. Kitsch. Over…