Category: Tech

  • Sears & tech trends in 2023

    Sears & tech trends in 2023

    Once upon time there was a major American department store named “Sears”. The Chicago based chain covered the retail landscape coast to coast from big cities to small towns offering everything from toys, clothes and household goods. What made Sears special? The once mighty retailer had Craftsman tools and Kenmore appliances. Those two labels had […]

  • Can Apple Make The World Want Headgear?

    Is this gadget a new way to communicate with life or a gimmick? Spatial computing or Virtual Reality has been the element of sci-fi films. Can Apple make us want to wear headgear indoors? Vision Pro will have built in a tech cult following. The 2D and 3D makes compelling interaction. Conference calls and connected […]

  • Checking Out the Nokia G60

    Checking Out the Nokia G60

    I got the Nokia G60 5G smartphone to check out. I am still learning how the Android 12 device works. For a spin I walked the famous Nuremberg Christmas Market using the camera. Impressive and fast are my first impressions. The images turned out to be sharp and vivid. I will give a full review […]

  • Lux and FIFA

    Lux and FIFA

    The FIFA World Cup starts this weekend. If you have deep pockets and want the ultimate viewing experience check out the new displays from Loewe. The historic German brand just released a series of televisions just in time for the global sports event. The razor thin ICONIC display is a technical marvel at 7999 euros.

  • Getting Around The City

    Getting Around The City

    More from the InnoTrans 2022 event of mobility and transportation. The move to digital experience has accelerated. The trend of big companies and governments embracing start ups and smaller companies to help solve key problems facing transportation. One Berlin based start up is teaming up with DBahn for a car hailing service as part of […]

  • Getting Around

    Getting Around

    I attended my first InnoTrans event in Berlin. Why would I go to a mass transit trade fair? As a person who uses public transport in every city I visit for either business or pleasure getting around is crucial. I am not a high profile magazine editor wearing Prada. During fashion weeks I jump on […]

  • Connected Green Thumb

    Connected Green Thumb

    Connected and having a green thumb now go hand and hand. Growing food in 2022 has been made easier. At IFA 2022 there were many options. House and counter top gardens trended this year in Berlin. Several start ups along with established white goods brands showed new in house gardens for bringing nature inside. The […]

  • More on the LG Stylish

    More on the LG Stylish

    What I liked about the LG Connected Home display at IFA. It presented style along with a distinctive comfort. Many tech brands show being connected as cold and sterile lacking warmth. LG decided on a more human feel. Designer Moooi gave the pieces splashes of prints and colors combined with statement elements. Does this mean […]

  • IFA Highlights Pt2

    IFA Highlights Pt2

    IFA came to a close on September 6th. Here are more highlights from the Tech Event.

  • IFA 22 Highlights Pt1

    IFA 22 Highlights Pt1

    IFA Berlin returned to the city. Here is the first of a series of highlights. Check back here for more detailed features and interviews.