Vision of oneself
My confession of the month: I have a tough time reconciling who I was with who I am. This may sound silly because obviously I am who I am and who I am is always me … and all that jibe, but a lot has changed over the course of the last year and a […]
Reading Catch-Up
READ = 9 / TOTAL 2013 = 23 GOAL 53 – 23 = 30 LEFT TO GO I know, I know. I’ve disappeared. But one should note that when I disappear that it is a good thing. That typically means that I am feeling good and travelling and really busy. Too busy to even update the […]
My first Google Glass video
The first video from my new Google Glass. Whoot. I will write about the great time we had at Google this afternoon getting the fitting done, but for now you can laugh at me in these. Stay tuned for more fun from my POV. Related articles Google Glass updated to XE6 with improved camera, HDR, […]
The Magic of Apps
Before I used the magic app – fat, tired and porous After using the magic app – skinnier, happier and with more makeup! No wonder no one trusts dating profile pictures! I didn’t realize how tired I looked until I looked at the after picture. Boo hoo.
Rapid Prototyping Google Glass
This week was a fun week for me. I had the pleasure of co-hosting the very first ProductTank SF at Zendesk. We had Tom Chi formerly of Google X there to give a talk about rapid prototyping Google Glass. And we also my friend Andy McLoughlin, co-founder of Huddle, and Mikkel Svane, CEO of Zendesk […]
The Internet of Smart Things
I backed this project on Kickstarter a while ago and it has finally shipped after many long months of anxiously awaiting. SmartThings places the world of connected things at your fingertips. Easily control the everyday world and make it more intelligent, convenient, secure, safe, efficient, and fun. It comes with a hub and a bunch […]
Fred Armisen gets Google Glasses before me
I was accepted into the Google Glass Explorer program recently and am anxiously awaiting this ultimate nerd accessory so that I can film all the mundane moments in my life and traumatise everyone that I know. In the meantime it appears that Fred Armisen get to try out some glasses. I have a huge nerd […]
The rebirth of the animated gif
My reaction when I see an animated gif that really conveys a message that I understand with a pop culture reference that I like There came a time in webland that every designer would roll their eyes when you mentioned the file format GIF to them. Even worse of a crime would be to *gasp* […]
Obama’s Exploding Bipartisan Fist Bump Is the State of the Union Highlight
This GIF of Obama’s Exploding Bipartisan Fist Bump Is the State of the Union Highlight.
What I’m Reading – Jan 2013
I made it a personal goal for 2013 to read at least 1 book a week for a total of 52 books. I actually said I would read 53 books this year just to up it by one. So far things are looking good with a strong start for January. Granted, I was travelling during […]