Reviews
Poly sync 20 portable speakerphone is a super sound upgrade
Consider the Poly Sync 20 Speakerphone if you're looking for a solution for mobile devices with inferior sound that works equally well as a better sound system for portable devices that usually are desk-bound
Blurring boundaries are how Amazon manages their categories.
At its most recent device launch, Amazon demonstrated three approaches to redefining tech category boundaries, each of which has implications for its marketplace prospects
Tech products that are compelling will be on your holiday shopping radar.
It's the time of year when I'm fortunate enough to evaluate new tech products that I believe merit attention. Keep in mind that my comments are not intended as deep-dive reviews but as initial impressions to spur you to do further investigation and resear...
The new 'Tux' Desktop Release dresses up Linux. The closet was distro.
Previously, you could only get Tuxedo OS pre-installed on the company's line of computers. Now anyone can try it as a separate distro, making good on its mission statement to have Linux accessible to the general public
Commercial space travel is not likely to scale up.
Last week I was on a panel for the World Talent Economy Forum talking about the commoditization of space travel, after which I concluded that putting people in space has made little sense for some time. Let's talk about space travel this week -- and we'll...
HP makes it possible to use chrome OS on desktop computers.
HP's Chromebase 22-aa0012 is a unique form factor with a spinning 21.5-inch display, striking performance, and clean aesthetics that make it a game-changing alternative for desktop computers. This all-in-one is the first and only Chrome OS-powered desktop...
The end of PCs and phones is suggested by the Snapdragon 8.
OK, don't get excited, the death of PCs and smartphones won't happen tomorrow. Nor did Qualcomm overtly declare their demise at the company's annual Snapdragon Tech Summit last week. However, it did announce a level of performance that will eventually mak...
The Lumen Smart device can be used to hack your metabolism.
Lumen is an impressive product with even more impressive results. Weight control may be its primary focus; however, anyone who wants to keep tabs on their overall health can gain tremendous personal insight from checking it out. Combined with its iOS or A...
5 great tech gift ideas for the holiday season
It is my tradition to write a piece on tech gift ideas every year, though I wonder how many of you have completed your shopping given the logistics problems that the market is experiencing. A piece of advice: if you find something in stock you want to buy...
From Windows 95 to Windows 11
Microsoft has learned a great deal and changed its personality and focus since Windows 95 debuted, and Windows 11 showcases those changes. Let's talk about Windows 11 this week. Then we'll close with the product of the week, the Surface Laptop Studio, whi...
Zorin OS 16. Better GNOME with more simplicity.
Zorin OS is one of the more endearing Linux operating systems available for both Linux veterans and computer users transitioning from Windows. But despite some stellar improvements, Zorin OS 16 falls short of offering wider user appeal to those looking be...
The future smart city.
At the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerate 2021 event last week they talked about the advantages that those living in a smart city would enjoy. Smart cities are coming, though I agree with Qualcomm that most will likely be done poorly and need to be redone d...
Microsoft has truly competitive alternatives to Apple products.
Microsoft last week launched its new Surface line, and elements of it better target Apple's weaknesses than any prior effort. Let's talk about the new Surface PC product that best showcases how Microsoft can compete with Apple. We'll close with the produc...
Will the survival of Facebook be affected by trust issues?
Trust in sources that we depend on for business and personal decisions is critical. A platform that aggregates opinion and news should be held to the highest standard of trust and honesty. Last week we heard that Facebook's moderating system XCheck gives...
The latest POP_OS! The release brings some scientific anomalies.
The latest release of POP!_OS Linux clearly shows that the in-house tweaking of the GNOME desktop to the COSMIC GNOME-based desktop is even more inviting. Developer System76 has made some bold moves to push this distro to the forefront and spark its popul...
The second edition of the Oculus Quest. The future of virtual reality is untethered.
The advantage of using a VR rig without a tether is huge because in a complex movement-oriented game you tend to get tangled in the tether. Let's talk about the Oculus Quest 2 this week and the announcement that this class of products is about to embrace...