Public Domain Day in 2024 stands out above most other years due to an important milestone in the history of copyright law.…
50 years ago, two members of the Apollo 11 crew, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, set foot on an alien world for the very first time. There shouldn't be any doubt that the Moon landing is one of the greatest achievements of the human race. With that said, on the…
This January 1st 2019, something really exciting just happened. For the first time since 1998, creative works in the US have once again entered the public domain. What these means is that a handful of old works can now be freely distributed, remixed and referenced without repurcussions. That means no…
This is an annual blog post I write about the state of Android updates. Click here for last year's edition I'm happy to say that 2018 has mostly been upside for the state of Android updates. The Android Team promised that under-the-hood changes in the OS's foundations would lead to…
I am one of those people who still really values having highly capable phones in small sizes, though the options right now are very very slim. Nearly all Android OEMs have abandoned small screen phones at the high end, only paying lip service to this size category with entry-level devices…
I think I speak for a lot of people in my generation when I say that many of us wanted to be astronauts when we were children. As a kid I was surrounded by science books about space, the planets, and the people in funny suits whom we looked up…
This is an annual series on the ongoing issue of Android OS updates. Click here to see last year's edition. In many ways 2017 may be the worst year when it comes to Android OS updates. While Google continues to push more important additions through the Support Library, providing backwards…
Last Friday I decided to drop by an Apple reseller to try out the new iPad Pro, and especially its 120 Hz display. I was initially skeptical about the need for refresh rates above 60 Hz, as 60 fps motion looks pretty freaking smooth as is. With that said, after…
In case you missed it, you can check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Disclaimer: These are thoughts about a line of products I have not yet used. While they are still opinions, please keep in mind that this is NOT a review. It's perhaps been to long…
In case you missed it, you can check out Part 1 and Part 2. Disclaimer: These are thoughts about a line of products I have not yet used. While they are still opinions, please keep in mind that this is NOT a review. In the world of Apple design, major…