Is Amazon Becoming the New Wal-Mart?
They say that 40 is the new 30. Along these lines, I have been wondering recently if Amazon is becoming the new Wal-Mart. The extent to which Wal-Mart bullies its suppliers has been well-documented....
View ArticleMy iPad Dealbreaker: No Multi-Tasking
The iPad has been out for over a week now and it’s time for me to chime in. I’ve seen the demos, read the reviews, and watched in general amazement as Apple seems to have done it yet again. In this...
View ArticleSimon’s Second Law of Technology
A few weeks ago, I complained about the iPad’s lack of multi-tasking. Along these lines, many have pointed out some compatibility issues with different applications relating to word processing and...
View ArticleMy Complicated Relationship with Technology
A few months ago, I blogged about Steven Wilson, the frontman for Porcupine Tree—one of my favorite groups. Wilson loves playing with different tools to create different soundscapes, yet hates the...
View ArticleMobile BI Comes of Age
Introduction When the iPhone launched in late June of 2007, it wasn’t too hard to find prominent skeptics. Many alleged technology experts doubted whether an expensive phone lacking a keyboard would be...
View ArticleShould I Buy an iPad?
Updated: 11.15.13 On October 22nd, Apple will be announcing the release of several new products, including a souped-up iPad. Up until now, I haven’t bought an iPad. I own just about every other Apple...
View ArticleEarly Thoughts on the iPad
I’ve had my new iPad for a few weeks now and it’s time to give some feedback. I really like it, but… Buying Kindle books isn’t nearly as frictionless as it should be. You can’t just read a sample of a...
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