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    Tech Industry Scandals: Does the Public Really Care?

    December 30th, 2016

    As most of you know, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was pulled from the marketplace because it had a battery that could overheat or burst into flame. This was — or should have been — a major story not just for the few million users of the product, but for anyone who might have considered […]


    Newsletter Issue #874: Silly Smartphone Product Comparisons

    August 29th, 2016

    Certain tech pundits — people I don’t actually regard as terribly well informed — will tell you that the iPhone 6s is now way behind the curve because of newer Android gear, such as the Samsung Galaxy S7. They will list chapter and verse of specs that appear to overpower Apple, and features you cannot […]


    Guessing and Testing

    March 16th, 2016

    As you might expect, whenever a new Apple product is anticipated, there will be speculation about the spec and features. That’s fine as far as it goes, although nothing is confirmed until Apple makes the official announcement. So Apple’s March 21st event will likely include the launch of a new 4-inch iPhone. The rumors suggest it’ll […]


    Consumer Reports Seeks Versatility

    January 7th, 2015

    Although Consumer Reports magazine is supposed to be incorruptible — mostly because the publication doesn’t accept ads and tested products are purchased rather than manufacturer review samples — there are clear problems with the way they are evaluated. As I’ve stated though the years, Apple gear isn’t always treated fairly, largely because of curious test standards […]