• Ford Files Patent Papers to Develop “Robocop” Car

    Ford Files Patent Papers to Develop “Robocop” Car

    Staying on the topic of futuristic technology – the US Patent Office has recently published a patent for an autonomous police vehicle.  This patent has been filed by Ford, and these cars could be programmed with machine learning tools – like deep neural networks in order to find good hiding spots to catch traffic violators. …

  • What Makes Apple’s HomePod Unique?  Umm…. Nothing?

    What Makes Apple’s HomePod Unique? Umm…. Nothing?

    I wrote a not so great post yesterday about the new Apple HomePod.  Not because I don’t like the device, or think it has value.  But because I don’t understand how it’s different than other smart speakers.  And I don’t know how Apple is justifying it’s $349 price point when you can get a Google…

  • Amazon’s New Store is Changing the Way We View Retail Space

    Amazon’s New Store is Changing the Way We View Retail Space

    Have you guys heard about Amazon’s new brick and mortar store?  Known as Amazon Go, the store officially opened in Seattle.  What’s amazing about this store, is that it rages against the norm, by getting rid of traditional cash registers.  To go on a bit of a rant for a moment, cash registers are one…