For the past six years or so, I’ve stopped throwing out old technology. Instead all the gadgets go into a box and it’s my self-styled “technology graveyard.” I’m interested in watching how this evolves (and things are finally small enough that I can store them in a box; this wasn’t an option with old computers).… Continue reading My Technology Graveyard
Category: Technology
Maker Faire 2012
It’s that time of year again: Maker Faire is in Vancouver. Wen and I went last year and we went back yesterday to this year’s much larger show, now hosted at the PNE. For those who don’t know, Maker Faire is a celebration of people who create things – electronics, crafts, art. It’s all there.… Continue reading Maker Faire 2012
San Francisco
I just got back from my second trip to San Francisco and Silicon Valley in two weeks. It’s been a whirlwind; some thoughts and photos. 0. Above all: I have the best wife in the world. We had our first child three days before I had to leave for the first trip and she still… Continue reading San Francisco
Amazon: The Scaling Company
I’m an Amazon fanboy. Whenever I find something I might want to buy, I park in on one of my many Amazon wish lists. I use their Web services both personally and professionally. And I’ve owned a Kindle for years; it’s the only eReader I’ll use. But I’m frustrated with Amazon as they’re missing a… Continue reading Amazon: The Scaling Company
Maker Faire Vancouver
Maker Faire landed in Vancouver and brought all of their crazy creative firepower with them. Here are some of the highlights: