Earlier this week, WarnerMedia announced the name of, and details about, its long-awaited streaming service. “HBO … WarnerMedia to launch HBO Max streaming serviceRead more
Tech
Various tech topics, including digital media, streaming services, blogging, and diversity issues.
The presence of popular political leaders on Twitter
Many people are concerned about their social media followings, and this also extends to politicians. Famously … The presence of popular political leaders on TwitterRead more
Amazon turns 25 years old
Last week, Amazon turned 25 years old. The company was founded on July 5, 1994 by … Amazon turns 25 years oldRead more
My thoughts on Mastodon and Pixelfed, open source social networks
My thoughts on Mastodon and Pixelfed, two federated social networks that offer alternatives to Twitter and Instagram respectively.
Facebook to launch its own cryptocurrency, “Libra,” in 2020
Social media giant Facebook has announced that it’s launching its own cryptocurrency. “Libra” is set to … Facebook to launch its own cryptocurrency, “Libra,” in 2020Read more
Microsoft announces new Xbox console due late 2020, other Xbox news
E3 (or Electronic Entertainment Expo), the big annual video game conference, is going on this week … Microsoft announces new Xbox console due late 2020, other Xbox newsRead more
Gender-neutral language in writing (and blogging)
Some tips on how to use gender-neutral language in writing and avoiding dated terms, plus the reasons why this matters.
Thoughts on Apple’s WWDC 2019 announcements
On Monday, Apple kicked off the 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with its traditional new product … Thoughts on Apple’s WWDC 2019 announcementsRead more
Chrome to make ad blockers less effective; recommended Chrome alternatives
Last week, Google announced that it plans to make some changes to how the Chrome web … Chrome to make ad blockers less effective; recommended Chrome alternativesRead more
Most US households no longer have landline phones
The last time I wrote about landline phone-using households versus cell phone-only ones was back in … Most US households no longer have landline phonesRead more