Thursday, September 2, 2010
The amount of coverage given to an infomercial orchestrated by a master pitchman continues to amaze me. But I will say this: not only is it good for Apple, it’s good for me.
I’ve been thinking about the potential of a Hulu.com IPO and I can’t get past three issues that make it a risky investment. The issues boil down to a pretty basic question: How will Hulu make real money? A Hulu IPO may come in the the fall, reports the New York Times, and could value [...]
Thursday, August 12, 2010
The EyeTV Hybrid is a USB device that plugs into your computer and lets users tune in over-the-air channels and cable fare.
This story first appeared in Vegas Seven The local movie theater isn’t the only place you’ll be able to see an action-packed blockbuster in 3-D this summer. The “you are here” feeling of 3-D is now available for your living room, as well. Still, you will need to spend a lot more than a $10 [...]
With the Apple iPad hitting stores Saturday, the usual media hype surrounding Steve Jobs’ latest gadget has hit full steam. On Thursday, I participated in the hype, appearing on “Chicago Tonight” to discuss the iPad’s expected market impact. As a bonus, I appeared with my buddy Brad Spirrison, the Sun-Times tech columnist and managing editor [...]
I recently had a demonstration for one of the best sound systems I ever heard. And it was built into a TV. The BeoVision 10 is a 40-inch HDTV from Bang & Olufsen, the high-end Danish electronics maker. Bang & Olufsen considers itself a company that specializes in sound, so when it builds a TV, [...]
Originally published in Vegas Seven When my sister—12 years my senior—tells me I need to get the latest technology spreading across her social network, I feel somewhat ashamed. “You’re the so-called tech expert,” she’ll tell me. “Why aren’t you using this?” In the world of personal technology, there’s no shortage of what’s new or what’s [...]
I had two 3D TV demonstrations on Thursday and both are now open for public viewing. If you are curious as to how 3D technology will translate from the big screen to (the not so) small screen in your living room, you’ll want to check it out. Whether you want to buy a 3D TV, [...]
Thursday, January 21, 2010
I’m as interested as anyone in seeing the tablet-type product Apple is expected to introduce on Jan. 27. But there is one thing I am especially curious to find out: Will people feel they really need an Apple tablet? Apple will not be the first computer maker to introduce a tablet. Indeed, the iPod was [...]
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Soon, owners of the Nintendo Wii will be able to stream movies from Netflix to play on their TV. So when you get tired of the boy or girl beating you at Wii tennis, you can go to your Netflix que and instantly watch a movie about tennis. (Anybody remember Chad Lowe’s star turn in [...]
One of my goals for 2010 is to do a better job as a spokesperson for myself. Over the years, I’ve built relationships with a number of media outlets. Hence, I’m frequently a guest on radio shows and TV news programs as an informed source on personal technology issues. It’s fun to do and I’m [...]
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Monitoring the Consumer Electronics Show from your desktop can be as exhausting as covering the massive event live. Well, not really — there’s a lot less walking. But if one wanted, you could spend all day reading the breathless coverage from sites like Engadget, Gizmodo and the major newspapers that staff the annual gadget fest. [...]
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
A brief tour Monday of the local Best Buy uncovered several fine deals if you are still searching for gadget-themed holiday treats. Here are six that caught my eye: Nike Flight Sport headphones, $25. How good do these sound? I have no idea but I’m sure they are no worse than what ships with an [...]
