The Apple iPhone Has Lost Its Mojo

The Apple iPhone Has Lost Its Mojo

Did you tune in to the Apple iPhone 5 event last week? I’m sure a lot of people did, and I’m sure a lot of people were expecting some pretty amazing stuff. Apple always delivers pretty amazing stuff. Right? There’s really no question that Apple has been the leader in...
Why Are We Scared of the Cloud?

Why Are We Scared of the Cloud?

Whenever I talk with any members of my extended family about computers, they invariably bring up “cloud computing.” They are utterly confused about what it is or what it means. All they know is that it scares them. They’re deeply troubled by it. And I think it’s fair...
Review: Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner

Review: Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner

To a jarring Vangelis crash, Blade Runner opens upon a spectacularly grimy and fiery cityscape teeming with majestic Spinner cars, dully gleaming towers, and poisonous clouds. The Tyrell Corporation can be glimpsed in the dreary distance. An Orwellian eye watches over...
3 Ways to Stream Whole-House Audio from the Cloud

3 Ways to Stream Whole-House Audio from the Cloud

For years, I’ve been searching for a way to implement a whole-house audio solution that’s simple and easy to use. If you’re like me, you’re still old school when it comes to home audio. You have one or two surround-sound systems that you invested in over the...