Flying Too Close to the Sun
Planes and phones have always had a mixed relationship. The conflict between 5G and altimeters is just the latest one caused, in no small part, by the government’s desire to sell as much spectrum as they can.
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The Pursuit of Broadband (Happiness)
I dream of broadband data which is key to understanding current market trends and how they do – or do not – also apply to households on the other side of the digital divide.
Pretender to the Throne
Content was supposed to be king. But the mobile carriers have discovered that it’s a tough business to play in… not to mention an expensive one too.
One step at a time?
Fitness challenges are increasingly popular as we all worry about our health and wellness. But when these challenges just count steps, are they really a fair calculation?
Sustainable Veneer or Reality?
Earth Day is nearly upon us and I was feeling relatively smug. I live in a eco-friendly apartment (for the U.S.), I recycle, and I even support a few environmental groups, such as The Plastic Soup Foundation. All is good in the world. Or at least it was...
Another Roadside Attraction
The U.S. is finally getting serious about electric vehicles if, that is, the President’s new $3 trillion infrastructure bill passes as it includes $174 billion to drive the EV market forward. What, one wonders, does that mean for the traditional gas station?
Downsizing Smartly
Last year was one of transition for me, as I joined the renting world after many years of house ownership. My home automation needs remained, but the mix of products certainly changed.
Spotlight: CES 2020 Wearables Review
A quick review of some of the wearables we saw at CES
Spotlight: 5G Update
5G launched in the US 18 months ago and we are still waiting for the “killer app” to appear. We explore some of the potential use cases.
Spotlight: CES and Wearables
Step counting stopped being enough a few years ago... but now even the most advanced smartwatches may not be enough without a strong services tie-in. We look at what we expect to see at CES 2021