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Honey, have you seen my Apple Watch?
All of a sudden, we are obsessed with watches. It started with those images of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his Rolex. You know, the one that Jonnie Williams gave to Maureen, who then gave to Bob, who wore … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing, Technology
Tagged Apple, Apple Watch, Bob McDonnell, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Rolex, Tim Cook, Time magazine, watch
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iOS 7 and the end of skeuomorphism
This past week, I learned a new word: skeuomorphism. A skeuomorph is an object or feature that imitates the design of a similar object made of a different material. Faux-leather and simulated woodgrain finishes are skeuomorphs. A classic example is the … Continue reading
Posted in Technology
Tagged Apple, apps, design, digital authenticity, iPhone, Jony Ive, skeuomorphism, Steve Jobs
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Mobile Internet tops list of McKinsey’s disruptive dozen
I am a big fan of the research that comes out of McKinsey & Company, and I’ve mentioned some of their work in previous posts. In May, they released two big trends pieces that I wanted to sink my teeth … Continue reading
Posted in Technology
Tagged disruptive technologies, iPad, iPhone, McKinsey, Mobile Internet, smartphones, tablets
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Watches, pocketknives and smartphones
It used to be that a watch and a pocketknife were the two most practical things a guy could carry (in addition to his wallet). Now days, it’s a smartphone. I gave up wearing a watch about four years ago. … Continue reading
Posted in Technology
Tagged cell phone, iPhone, pocketknife, smartphone, Swiss Army knife, watch
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The Wayward Journey 