Apple Pay, a way to make in-store payments with your iPhone, was launched today to much fanfare. Bitcoin, a software based internet payment infrastructure introduced in 2008, has struggled to obtain mainstream adoption. Together, Apple Pay and Bitcoin might just be the combination that starts a revolution in the way commerce is conducted. Bitcoin Overview [Continue Reading]
HBO Is Cutting the Cord in 2015
This week, HBO has finally announced they will offer their streaming service to cord cutters and others without a cable subscription starting in 2015. For cord cutters like myself, this is the best news since the invention of refrigeration (sliced bread is way overrated.) I’ve always considered HBO to have the best original programming on [Continue Reading]
Can Aereo Beat Cable TV at its Own Game
Aereo is a unique media company, intent on delivering over-the-air (OTA) television content to internet connected devices. Sadly, the company’s dreams were dashed on June 25, 2014 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of broadcast networks in a case they brought against Aereo. However, recent FCC filings show that Aereo isn’t giving up [Continue Reading]
Cable TV Providers Use Congress Against Consumers
Why Do We Need 300 Channels? People aren’t canceling their cable subscription and streaming TV and movies out of spite for their cable provider (well some might be). Consumers who rid themselves of cable have a whole host of reasons for cutting the cord. Perhaps it’s to save money or they enjoy tinkering with a [Continue Reading]
One USB Cable to Rule Them All
The USB 3.1 Type-C Earlier this week, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced standardization of the “DisplayPort Alternate Mode on USB Type-C Connector.” This will allow USB Type-C connectors to transport DisplayPort signals. DiplayPort is primarily for video sources. DisplayPort Alternate Mode will allow a USB cable to carry audio and video along with [Continue Reading]
Watching TV Online is One Step Closer
It would be nice to live in a world where we can all cut the cord on cable TV and all watch TV online. A large hurdle to reaching that goal is the lack of high speed broadband in many areas of the U.S. The Akamai State of the Internet report gives detailed statistics on [Continue Reading]
The Internet of Things – What is it?
Due to my line of work I have the privilege of going to the Gartner Enterprise Architects Summit every year. It’s a conference where a big chunk of time is dedicated to emerging technologies that could impact our lives or businesses. The topic that repeatedly came up was how the Internet of Things is going [Continue Reading]
Cost of Internet Access: U.S.A vs The World – Who Pays More?
The High Cost of Internet Access in America Have you ever thought the cost of internet access in America was too high? Until we cut the cord last year my family was spending $250 a month on phone, internet and cable.That’s $3000 a year, or to put it in perspective about 6% of the median household [Continue Reading]
Are Roller Coasters Safer Than Cars? The Answer
Are Roller Coasters Safer Than Cars? My family and I recently took a day-trip to a certain amusement park that caters to the chocolate obsessed. I, being a huge roller coaster fan, immediately started gauging my 7 year old’s reaction to the 6 or 7 roller coasters winding throughout the park. The park clearly thinks they [Continue Reading]