Headphones are on the verge of becoming something so much more than we can imagine. No longer just an accessory, they’re becoming a device that’s at the center of our attention. AirPods are more than earbuds. They’re a computing platform capable of reducing life’s friction and bringing us new experiences. If you don’t understand the… Continue reading Apps for the AirPods… A Card Up Apple’s Sleeve?
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Amazon, Uber, and Google All Promised Drone Deliveries. Where are they?
By 1970, commercial flights were about 20 years in the making and the general population was comfortable taking flight. The total number of flights that year was over 310 million worldwide. A fairly large number. Today, that number has increased to over 4.2 billion worldwide flights. And at any given time, there are more than… Continue reading Amazon, Uber, and Google All Promised Drone Deliveries. Where are they?
Fortnite is the 20th Largest Country by Population. Do They Need a Currency?
You arrive in a new country and what’s the first thing you do? Exchange your currency, of course. Dollars to Pesos. Euros to Yen. Even when making international purchases from home – a designer Italian handbag or a Samsung TV – a currency exchange has taken place. Global markets and free flow of capital allow… Continue reading Fortnite is the 20th Largest Country by Population. Do They Need a Currency?
The Battle for Sleep: 21st Century Innovations in Sleep Technology
Tech is changing everything. Can we expect to see a major change to the way we sleep in our lifetimes? Will we encounter a 2007 iPhone moment that changes everything about our sleep behaviors? About a quarter of Americans experience acute insomnia every year, a statistic that’s similar elsewhere around the world. In the US… Continue reading The Battle for Sleep: 21st Century Innovations in Sleep Technology
Apple Maps Finally Gets An Upgrade. But Can They Beat Google?
Surprisingly, Google Maps doesn’t rank in the top 10 most-used apps. Yet, Baird Equity Research still estimates that Google Maps could deliver $5 billion of the company’s incremental revenues by 2020 if they really got serious about monetizing. My guess is that if Baird speculated on the value of Apple Maps, that revenue number wouldn’t… Continue reading Apple Maps Finally Gets An Upgrade. But Can They Beat Google?
Why Don’t More People FaceTime Their Doctor?
Who hasn’t Googled their health symptoms before only to find out that their lower back pain is scoliosis, their cough is meningitis, and their fever is swine flu? Our first reaction to health concerns is Google. But what if our first reaction was to FaceTime or video chat our doctor? Telehealth (virtual doctor’s visits) seems… Continue reading Why Don’t More People FaceTime Their Doctor?
Would You Trust An Algorithm to Choose Everything You Consume?
30 days without food. 3 days without water. 3 minutes without air. These are the upper limits of the average human consumer. We must consume to survive. It’s a rule we cannot override. But how long can we go without consuming TV? How long can we go without consuming music, conversation, new clothing, gasoline? These… Continue reading Would You Trust An Algorithm to Choose Everything You Consume?
My Thoughts on Food Network’s New $7 Streaming Service
Almost 26 years ago, the Food Network introduced the world to all-day culinary entertainment. From the loud beginnings of Emeril Lagasse to the pleasant presence of the Pioneer Woman, the Food Network has been at the center of creating a nationwide addiction to watching food. Now they plan on elevating the visual taste pallet, once… Continue reading My Thoughts on Food Network’s New $7 Streaming Service
Disney’s Next Great Animators will be AI Programs
Like many young boys and girls that grew up during Disney’s Golden Age of Animation, one boy named Ed dreamed the biggest dream possible: to work with Disney and create the enthralling cartoons he watched religiously. Eventually he reached the age where dreams start to fade and reality sets in, but he didn’t let that… Continue reading Disney’s Next Great Animators will be AI Programs