At the start of 2023, it seemed as if the tech world had never been more exciting. Naturally this coincided with my first break from the blog in over ten years. Not sure if this is a real world example…
Category: Digital Dilemma
Registering for Email Accounts In Utero?
I recently read an article about parents who set up their children’s email and social media accounts at birth. In some cases, parents registered accounts before the birth! Although we all want the best for our kids, is this really…
Too much customization?
Last weekend I ordered pizza from Uber Eats. Admittedly, I don’t often order take out (or delivery). If I do get one of these things, I’m more likely to order directly in the restaurant and wait for the order. I’m…
A New Kind of Stand Light
I’ve started noticing a lot more tablets at my orchestra rehearsals. I see small, and large ones, propped on stands. At rehearsal the other week I watched the violist lean forward and magnify his music to scribble some notes for…
Censoring the Internet
I’ve always found China’s approach to the internet fascinating. Or at least based on my understanding of it to control content and messaging, mainly through censoring and propaganda. This means China restricts access to certain sites, domains, and social media…