How consumers are about to revolutionize casual gaming. Again.
Something finally hit me like a ton of bricks. We’ve been here before. How many of you remember what the
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ZeroTransform updates Proton Pulse for Oculus Go
I’m a sucker for a good breakout game. If you’re unfamiliar with the genre, it involves a paddle, a ball
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New to the Oculus Go? Here are 10 apps to get you started.
So you just picked up one of the best consumer devices in recent years, the Oculus Go (see my review
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Wireless consumer VR: slip it on and Go. Anywhere.
It’s been several days now with the Oculus Go. I find that I’m spending time in it… many hours per
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Redefining the Driver’s License
This simple idea applies to literally everyone with a driver’s license. The keyword here is “license.” And yes, it involves
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Free idea: decentralized avatar repository for Social VR
In 2004, Tom Preston Werner created something huge. His idea was cemented in history as Matt Mullenweg and Automattic acquired
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Free idea: An open Social VR API
Before we get to Social VR, let’s recap. It’s 2017, almost 2018, and Virtual Reality systems are selling better than
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Work in Virtual Reality is a once in a lifetime opportunity
Virtual Reality (VR) is improving the way humans interact. It’s creating human scale relationships, new forms of work, and opportunity.
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Why I chose a headless PC as my next workhorse.
I’ve been an unabashed Apple fanboy since 1987, when I met my first Macintosh SE. Black and white, with a
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The truth about why I’m leaving the Dallas Startup Community.
It may come as a bit of a surprise to hear that North Texas’ number one startup community evangelist is
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How much does it cost to live “off the grid?”
Heather and I are fascinated with the idea of living off the grid in a much simpler, much less “distracting”
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The home theater of the future is smaller and faster
Drop by any consumer electronics store, and see what TVs are selling best. According to the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association)
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What do computer graphics, assisted intelligence, Watson, and actual humans have in common?
Recently I spent some time reading, researching, and watching the state of the art in several areas of interest, notably
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Apple’s iCloud, Google Drive, or Microsoft Office 365?
I’m thinking about forcing a potentially life changing event, and I need your help to make the decision. But not
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Can the iPad Pro replace a laptop for developers?
Absolutely yes. And here’s what you need to know about the hardware. For as long as we can all remember,
Read MoreWhy I listen to podcasts, and why you should too.
As many of you know, I'm an avid podcast listener. If you've met me in person, you probably noticed the
Read More2005 was neat. But this is way better.
Remember 2005? In 2005, Panasonic introduced the TH-65PX500. It was the world's first 65″ 1080p Plasma (the press for the
Read MorePodcamp Boulder Two
One year ago (nearly to the day PCB2 was held) I attended the first Podcamp Boulder. Jeremy Tanner was the
Read MoreWhat do you do with a 50Mbps internet connection at home?
One evening, while on the topic of high speed internet, a friend of mine told me that he'd just upgraded
Read MoreTuesday in Boulder, Boulder Open Coffee, BDNT, and the tech community
Today is Tuesday. Tuesday is a special day for me because it's the one day that I get to spend
Read MoreA great decade for Apple (AAPL)
This morning, while reading the newspaper (ok, my RSS feeds via Feedly, newspaper is so, you know… dirty), I wound
Read MoreWhat to expect from my Twitter stream
This post is about how I use Twitter, and what to expect from my Twitter stream. I believe it is
Read MoreA PC in the living room? Here are the Basics
Unless you're a live sports fan, Cable and satellite subscriptions are no longer required. Internet sources in the living room
Read MoreQuick Review: Rocketfish RF-MAB2 and the iPhone 3Gs
This is a quick “first impression” review of the Rocketfish RF-MAB2 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, as used with the iPhone 3Gs.
Read MoreTV and movies neuvo: Getting rid of cable and satellite TV
This is a story that cable and satellite TV providers will find increasingly familiar. It's possible and even easy to
Read MoreMoving a Boot Camp disk to a Parallels Virtual Machine
The day Windows 7 RC was released, I wanted to get it installed on my MacBook Pro. My MacBook has
Read MoreWhat I use for: Word Processing
Since my first post on piracy, I've been asked a few times to outline the programs I use day to
Read MoreThe Personal Technology Advisor
Do you know someone that needs a technology makeover? Someone that hears things like Twitter, iPhone, HD, etc., and really
Read MoreAn iPhone killer I want. Apple, listen up.
Yes, I'm a die-hard iPhone user. I'll try to sell it to anyone that even pretends to be interested in
Read MoreWindows 7 is brilliant marketing.
Windows Mojave wasn't a marketing campaign for Vista. I believe it was a test. A test to see if the
Read MoreTo buy, or not to buy? My views on pirated media and software.
According to Apple's built-in dictionary, the word integrity means: “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moraluprightness.”
Read MoreMac OS X or Windows Vista? Either will do, really.
I believe the days of operating system dependence have finally come to an end, and I'm ready to test it.
Read MoreZend Studio for Eclipse – No file extension as PHP
I've been a Zend Studio user for a long, long time. Being a Mac user has made it interesting at
Read MoreI think Microsoft has a hit with I’m a PC ads
Tonight Microsoft released three new ads meant to answer Apple's “I'm a Mac” ads. The ads start with a John
Read MoreiPhone Headphone plug pinouts
After our successful modding of the Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Headset for use with the iPhone, I realized that there may
Read MoreThe MobileMe Thunderbird Address Book Sync
I came across something that is apparently being overlooked by the Windows based Thunderbird community. If you don't know, Thunderbird
Read MoreWill the iPhone Tether? How to tether the iPhone 3G or EDGE
The short answer? Yes. The iPhone will tether, and not just the 3G iPhone, the 1st gen iPhone will tether
Read MoreSUCCESS! Modified Fatal1ty desktop headset (with mic) for the iPhone
I've been looking for a decent pair of over the ear headphones – with a mic – for my iPhone.
Read MoreDisable iTunes iPhone backup, updated for iTunes 7.7.1
On Thursday July 31, 2008 Apple released iTunes 7.7.1 – which fixes bugs and improves performance. But wait, there's more.
Read MoreDisable iTunes iPhone backup
With the release of iTunes 7.7.1, Apple has acknowledged that the backup process takes too long. See my new/updated post
Read MoreMy Top 5 iPhone Apps (and more!)
I've been asked a number of times what my favorite iPhone apps are, and rather than telling everyone over and
Read MoreHow to downgrade an iPhone from 2.0 to 1.1.4
On Thursday, July 10th, like many other enthusiastic iPhone owners, I upgraded my 1st generation iPhone to the “leaked” 2.0
Read MorePractical tips from a long time cafe warrior
I've been working from coffee shops and cafes for more than 15 years and I'd like to share some tips
Read MoreExcitement and passion.
I've been AFK for quite a while, focusing my work time on HyperSites exclusively. It is better than ever as
Read MoreWhy the record labels are afraid of Apple.
My wife and I were up late this past Saturday night when a horribly produced commercial came on. It had
Read MoreThe unofficial Inbox Zero – It is spreading.
Back in June of 2007 I wrote a post that asked a simple question: “Does your email inbox reflect your
Read MoreSurvivorghetti, and the iPhone unlock?
For the past three years, my wife and I have had a group of friends over for dinner on Thursday
Read MoreThe Apple iPhone Store Credit
Today Apple released the details of the iPhone Store Credit program. The process was simple, and effective. Simply visit the
Read MoreSomeone make textcastr.com please.
Someone make textcastr.com please. Yes, the domain is available. The service is simple. A user creates an account at textcastr.com,
Read MoreiPhone price drop – and update
In what I think is a totally unnecessary (but certainly welcomed) move Apple announced that they'll be giving the original
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