Earlier this week, Microsoft released at its Build 2016 keynote some big news for developers. Microsoft … Microsoft to include Linux command line in Windows 10Read more
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Various tech topics, including digital media, streaming services, blogging, and diversity issues.
How to turn off the new Twitter algorithm
A few weeks ago, Twitter decided to quietly turn on their long-discussed-and-tested sorting algorithm. Similar to … How to turn off the new Twitter algorithmRead more
Chromecast the most popular streaming device sold in 2015
A study by research firm Strategy Analytics reports that Google’s Chromecast was the most popular streaming … Chromecast the most popular streaming device sold in 2015Read more
Apple announces new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, 4-inch iPhone SE
On Monday, an Apple keynote too place, where CEO Tim Cook and some other Apple staffers … Apple announces new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, 4-inch iPhone SERead more
How hands-off is OK Google versus Siri, as shown by… Cookie Monster?
A look at the Apple iPhone ad with Cookie Monster trying out Siri, plus how Siri compares to Android’s similar voice features.
Reorganizing the blog’s categories (again)
A year ago, I gave the blog’s categories its first major reorganization since I started up … Reorganizing the blog’s categories (again)Read more
My social network usage (Spring 2016)
Here’s a look at, and my thoughts on, my current social media usage. Facebook Some months … My social network usage (Spring 2016)Read more
Founder of 4chan hired by Google
Chris “moot” Poole, the founder of the online cesspool known as 4chan, has been hired by … Founder of 4chan hired by GoogleRead more
Amazon dropped, but will restore, encryption on Fire tablets
This week, Amazon made a surprising announcement about its line of Kindle Fire tablets: starting with … Amazon dropped, but will restore, encryption on Fire tabletsRead more
Android or iOS are the only (popular) mobile OS choices
A study by research firm Gartner has revealed that smartphone sales are still growing, though growth … Android or iOS are the only (popular) mobile OS choicesRead more