The quality of medical care in this country may have many faults, but I’ve been impressed in one small area, how technology has improved our ability to communicate with our health providers. It wasn’t too long ago when my doctor would take notes on a… Read More »Medical care apps
The debate about EVs has become a simplistic discussion about range. Many reviewers focus on how many miles can one drive between charging, as if that’s all that matters or is even important. What’s missing in these reviews is that we don’t all use our… Read More »Should you buy an EV or PHEV?
While airline flying has deteriorated over the years with respect to comfort, reliability and convenience, technology has helped make things less worse. There’s an array of electronic gadgets and products that we now take for granted, but help offset that and make traveling a bit… Read More »Thank technology for making travel a bit better
I’ve attended the CES show, the annual showcase of consumer electronic products from around the world, for over 30 years. But I gave it up a few years ago when I became tired of the terrible traffic jams and innefficiency of back-to-back meetings held in… Read More »New CES products for the traveler
Hertz announced today that they’re selling 20,000 EVs from their fleet and replacing them with internal-combustion engine vehicles, taking a $245 million loss. As noted in my earlier column, Hertz’ decision to place an order for 100,000 Tesla’s was a really stupid move that was… Read More »Hertz unloads their Teslas
I’ve used the Urban Armor Gear Monarch iPhone case on my last several phones. I liked the ruggedness, the look, and its feel in my hand. The details are impressive, even the screws on the four corners that might be used to bolt the case… Read More »Dissecting the UAG Monarch iPhone case
This is a good time to review your digital subscriptions and recurring monthly charges. It takes very little effort to save a sizable amount of money. In a space of a few hours I saved over over $300 by making a couple of phone calls… Read More »Time to review your subscriptions
As the year closes I look back at some of my favorite discoveries of new products and services ffor 2023. iPhone cases iPhone cases are now a billion dollar plus business with an enormous selection of all types -from clear to leather to wallets to… Read More »Favorite tech stuff of 2023
When my friend Larry told me earlier this week that he was about to fly from San Francisco to Newark on a Frontier Airlines flight to Phoenix, connecting to a Spirit flight to Newark, I jokingly told him to take good notes, because this could… Read More »A bargain airfare. What could go wrong?
For those still thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV), the landscape has changed considerably over the past year. Yet deciding what to buy has become more complex than ever. A Tesla was always a safe bet, offering the best range and charging network, and… Read More »An update on EVs