Passing of WordPerfect co-creator Bruce Bastian resulted in this reflection on the evolution of word processors from personal productivity to collaboration-centric tools such as Google Docs to a new future of more personalized productivity. A short essay.
https://om.co/2024/07/02/from-wordperfect-to-perfect-word-with-ai/
The Future of Writing: How AI Will Reshape Our Tools
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Earlier this morning while reading The Wall Street Journal, I learned that Bruce Bastian, co-creator of WordPerfect, the word-processing software, had died at 76. …
I wrote something about @naval new thing, @getairchat
https://om.co/2024/04/15/im-airchatting/
I’m AirChatting
There have been multiple attempts to create a new social network that tries to mimic Twitter as a short-text-oriented real-time platform ever since Twitter (nee X) started to fray. M…
AT&T isn't the first. And not the last. Ever wonder why companies don't give two damns about doing a good job of protecting our data and privacy? Here is a hint -- it doesn't cost them anything even if average citizens find their lives turned upside down.
https://om.co/2024/03/31/why-corporations-fail-to-protect-our-data/Why Corporations Fail to Protect Our Data
Created with Dall-E Almost nine years ago, when both T-Mobile and Experian were hacked, I wrote an article for The New Yorker. I argued that the companies wouldn’t learn anything from the mess crea…
The Leica SL Family has a new member: SL3. No, I don't have one, but I had a chance to use one for about 36-hours. Here are my early impressions.
#AMA https://om.co/2024/03/07/leica-sl3-first-impressions/
Leica SL3: First Impressions
The veritable German heritage brand, known for its cameras and optics, Leica, has announced a brand new flagship mirrorless camera — the Leica SL3. I have had a chance to use a pre-release version …
I am obsessed with Alaska and its glaciers. And that is why I keep going back. Here are some photos.
https://om.co/2024/03/03/week-8-project-3651-recap/
Week 8, Project 365(+1) Recap
One of my readers emailed and asked me, “Why do I keep returning to Alaska?” The question nagged at me, and after much contemplation, I realized that maybe, subliminally, I have a morbi…
Here is a recap of my week seven of my 366 Photo Project, where I post one new photo a day to my Glass.Photo/Om account. This past's week has been Alaskan mountains.
https://om.co/2024/02/26/week-7-project-3651-recap/Week 7, Project 365(+1) Recap
Alaska is my favorite of all the states in the United States, especially when it comes to photography. It is also the place where I find my zen. It throws up amazing opportunities to…
Seems like 5G now exists for one purpose -- to eat cable broadband's lunch nee subscribers! My New Post.
https://om.co/2024/02/20/5g-is-now-eating-cables-lunch/
5G is ‘ now’ eating cable’s lunch
Photo by Jan Huber on Unsplash It is not uncommon to hear the question: what is 5G really good for? After all, it doesn’t change the current applications, it doesn’t change our mobile experience to…
After having a Vision Pro for about a day, here are some thoughts about the new device. I am excited about this device, and the future of our relationship with information.
https://om.co/2024/02/01/what-does-vision-pro-t1-connection-have-in-common/What does Vision Pro & T1 connection have in common?
A review unit of Apple’s Vision Pro showed up yesterday. I’ve spent the majority of the past 24 hours setting it up. The setup was much simpler than I thought it would be. Given my previous e…
From immersive reading in Safari to DJing with Algoriddim, it's more than a device; it's an experience. Yet, its success hinges on app innovation, much like the iPad's journey. My four magic moments with Apple's Vision Pro!
#handson https://om.co/2024/01/31/my-4-magic-moments-with-vision-pro/My 4 magic moments with Vision Pro
No, not again! Not another Vision Pro Review! I feel you — after all the reviews yesterday, I am pretty sure you don’t want to read another review. Here’s the good news — it’s not a review. Instead…
Here's a meta-review of Vision Pro reviews, complete with 'best review' and 'best nitpick' awards. I've read and viewed them so you don't have to!
https://om.co/2024/01/30/apples-vision-pro-the-meta-review/Apple’s Vision Pro -The Meta-Review.
Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash Apple Vision Pro reviews have started to roll in — and depending on who you read, the consensus vacillates between amazing and work in progress. In most cases, the…
