Blunt instruments of critique
The technology landscape has changed in recent years. So has my attitude towards tech. We must be sceptical and critical of the industry like never before. And sometimes it's necessary to be blunt.
The technology landscape has changed in recent years. So has my attitude towards tech. We must be sceptical and critical of the industry like never before. And sometimes it's necessary to be blunt.
I like my first-generation Microsoft Surface Duo. It's more opinionated than the iPhone Duo.
The ‘AI’ industry has capitalised on that famous Arthur C. Clarke’s quote, Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. — But it still is technology. That can perform magic tricks. It's not magic.
Apple's June 8 WWDC keynote felt weird. Their flavour of Kool-AI really left a bad taste in my mouth.
Yes, Apple has been a champion of financial success and tremendous growth under Cook. But at what cost?