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How the Tesla Model S is Made
I LOVE this. “We want to push the boundaries of what can be done by robots, versus humans.” More of this!
Gadgets
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Essay
A Default Positive View of Technology
I love gadgets. Always have. On hand, I typically have one of the newest computers from Apple, an iPad, and an iPhone, and a number of other cool tools: a Dot Grid journal, the perfect pen, the best mouse, a good flashlight, a nice bag to carry them all in. The design of all this […]
Commentary
The Biggest Problem with the Amazon Kindle
I read a lot. Maybe not as much as some, but more than most of my friends who treat me like some sort of freak when it comes to the subject of reading. I’m okay with this abuse. I love the iPad as a platform for reading, and I especially love the Kindle app which […]
Book Review
Quick Review of “The Next Story” by Tim Challies
Several Weeks ago I finished reading a preview copy of The Next Story by Tim Challies. I have been slack in posting a review of this excellent book. If you are interested in how a Christian worldview sees the current tsunami-like influx of media technology, this is a book to read. What is wonderful about […]
Recommendation
Engadget Show Ep.007 Shows Off Near-Future Media Tech
I may be a bit biased but The Engadget Show is one of my favorite video podcasts. I told Josh that this is like the grown-up Reading Rainbow. (Come on, guys, who didn’t like Levar and and his great on-site educational reporting?) The latest episode goes all near-future tech on us and shows off some […]
Reflection
Emerging Media Design
A few weeks ago I saw a video on Wired that began a shift in the way I see my profession. I have typically called myself a “Web designer”, and primarily, this is what I am. This video made me realize what the next shift is, what the next move in my career should be […]
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My Bad Experience with the Wacom Bamboo Touch
What a wonderful idea: take a laptop trackpad, a great input device in context, make it larger, and use it as a primary input device peripheral for your desk. I was really looking forward to using the Wacom Bamboo Touch. When I saw one on sale (open item) at Best Buy, I snatched it eagerly. […]
Quick Take
iPhoned
I bought an iPhone 3g. So far it is amazing. Once the honeymoon is over I’ll snobbishly talk about all of its shortcomings, but until then I’ll just say it’s the most elegant piece of technology i’ve laid my hands on. I’m typing this from the wordpress app. Very well put together.
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New MacBooks
must… have… shiny… black… MacBook.