Two weeks ago, Starbucks announced that it would implement a monthly subscription plan for its newly-introduced high-end line of coffees. This comes on the heels of the coffee giant announcing the opening of its coffee mega-mecca, the Roastery, in Seattle, providing a destination for coffee worshippers to come, pray, and purchase at the origin of, well, … Continue reading The Three-Shot Espresso
Only one thing is for sure in this coy trailer for the final half of Season Seven. It’s the seventies. Beyond that, well, man, it’s anyone’s guess. Oh, and it’s in California. http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/19/8070705/mad-men-final-episodes-teaser Continue reading Mad Men, The Final Season
I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately, and, as you might expect, I’ve been using my phone more than usual, too. In fact, even though I lugged my laptop with me to Florida and New Orleans, I would, ultimately, use my iPhone far more frequently as a means of making reservations, checking reviews, or “printing” … Continue reading Goin’ Mobile
Looks like Google Express has some competition here in New York. http://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-com-launches-superfast-delivery-in-nyc-1418903192?mod=e2fb Continue reading One Hour
The New York Times reports that Nikon is rolling out a new ad campaign to boost its SLR sales among Generation iPhone. The thinking is that although point-and-shoot cameras will soon be irrelevant, the image quality of SLRs is still far better than that of a smartphone camera, effectively insulating the higher end of the market … Continue reading To SLR, or Not to SLR
I’ve recently seen a lot of ads and billboards around New York City suggesting ways for New Yorkers to reduce their junk mail, and providing a simple online form that allows residents to opt-out. Interestingly, the USPS has come to rely on junk mail to make up lost revenue, as fewer and fewer people mail actual letters. It’s compelling … Continue reading Postal Conundrums
Story of Monetary Policy: A Fed. Reserve comic from the ’90s. Found in my in-laws basement, more pages coming soon! Continue reading The Story of Monetary Policy: A Federal Reserve Comic Book from the 90s.
This morning, I gave the time-lapse feature in iOS 8 a spin. Continue reading Time Lapse in iOS 8
It’s been well-documented that Twitter is phasing in “buy now” links on products featured in sponsored tweets. But this offer from Foreign Policy is something I haven’t seen before. I do wonder what discount Facebook Foreign Policy readers get. Continue reading A (Twitter) Offer You Can’t Refuse
There’s definitely a lot to digest from yesterday’s iPhone and iWatch announcement. My primary thought is this: I’m more interested in Apple Pay than I am in Apple Watch. Since my goal is to streamline my tech existence – and ultimately carry fewer devices or amenities – Apple Pay offers the greatest benefit, since I … Continue reading Paying it Forward
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