I just finished watching The Last Man on the Moon. And now I am trying to understand what it’s like to experience something so rare as walking on the moon. It’s such a profound experience, yet you cannot fully share it with anybody. Where do you begin? Apollo 17 Extravehicular… read all
Last night I placed an order with Amazon at 9:30 pm. This morning the package arrived at 9:30 am. Twelve hours later. Wow! It is this type of user experience that turns customers into loyal brand advocates and evangelists. When people talk about great user experiences, the discussion is often… read all
How many times are you being pproached with the question: “Do you know a designer or developer who can help me with an incredible idea?” I get this question, at least, a few times a year from friends, acquaintances, business contacts and total strangers. The assumption is that with only… read all
The camera has quickly become the stand-out feature for me after using Google Glass (XE6 and XE7) extensively for the past few weeks. The ability to capture hands-free and candid in the moment shots is a strong use case. There are however a few usability improvements that would make taking… read all
It’s surprising that after all these years some brands still do not understand how to engage with social media. A few days ago my credit card got stolen and charged $1,000 for airlines tickets. Luckily I caught the transaction in time, and my bank was able to cancel the pending… read all
I applied for the Explorer Program with the intention to take Google Glass on a one-week cycling trip down the California coastline. I did. Following is a detailed report on my cycling trip with Google Glass. If you want to skip the full post, here is a quick summary: Google… read all
With CES is in full swing and the rumor mill running wild about Apple coming out with a TV, it’s time to take a closer look at the current version of Apple TV. I’ve been using Apple TV for the past few years. First in addition to existing services, then… read all
Sometimes we need a little boost. A simple reminder to “look on the bright side” or “stop and smell the roses”. Sometimes we get so caught up in the daily grind that we forget to be grateful for the little (and not-so-little) things in life. We recently released an update… read all