The Troggs on the Go and at Home
When I think about the impact of gadgets on our lives, I realize the best stuff is inconspicuous and without fanfare. I believe the point…
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Tech news and reviews with a creative edge—AI, LLMs, and Silicon Valley trends alongside cinema camera innovation. Coverage spans ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, generative AI, and agentic computing, plus hands-on reviews of Canon EOS R5/R6/R7, Panasonic GH6, Blackmagic, Nikon RED, and mirrorless filmmaking gear.
Google’s Android G1 Smartphone from T-Mobile Marks a New Era of Powerful Mobile Computing
A lot has been written this week about the launch of the HTC G1 smartphone (aka Dream), the first to run on Google’s brand new…
Bloggers in Paradise: BlogWorld Las Vegas Show Demonstrates Growing Influence of New Media
Last weekend I was in Las Vegas for the 2nd annual BlogWorld show. A small event, it has grown fast over the last year, and…
Solar Update: August 2008
Solar panels were a topic of discussion at the lunch hosted by Lorenzo Petroni, owner of “THE” North Beach restaurant and Petroni Vineyards (more on…
The Little Search Engine That Could… But Couldn’t Become Google
A recent CNET article on search engines triggered a trip down memory lane. In the late 90’s it was the wild west when it came…
Review: Sony PlayStation Store PS3 Video Download Service (with Pictures)
Sony PlayStation Store PS3 Video Download Service Available: Now Requirements: Sony PlayStation3 (PS3) with Internet connection Pricing: TV Shows, purchase $1.99+ Movies, rental $2.99-5.99 Movies,…
Sony and Microsoft Up Ante in Showdown for Your Family Room
I suspected video download services would continue to be a big theme in 2008, but I’m not convinced we’re close to mainstream adoption just yet…
Gadget Review: Motorola H700 Bluetooth Handsfree Headset
With the new hands free cell phone law now in effect in California, we decided to buy a bluetooth handsfree headset. There is a lot…
Solar Update: June 2008
This solar update marks the half-way mark for 2008. Amazing how time flies. We just passed solstice, the day with the most daylight hours in...
Solar Update: May 2008
Taking off to Rome tomorrow morning. I think I have everything I need except for the conversion plug for Italy - will probably have to...