David Pogue is one of my favorite technology columnists. I subscribe to his weekly newsletter, which is basically a post from his blog, and I often learn about cool and fun technology from him. And I also learn what technology to avoid, too, which is just as important.
This week, in “Camcorder Brings Zen to the Shoot,” he wrote about a nifty little video camera called the Flip that embodies simplicity.
Now, understanding the appeal of this machine will require you not just to open your mind, but to practically empty it. Because on paper, the Flip looks like a cheesy toy that no self-respecting geek would fool with, let alone a technology columnist.
See, Pogue is fun to read. He frequently pokes fun at himself, too. Here’s what he finds to criticize about the Flip: Read the rest of this entry »
There are two op-ed pieces in the NYT this morning that are inspiring in their own right, and exhibit the kind of intelligent and thoughtful response that Obama’s speech on race merits. Nicolas Kristof’s “
