Presence: Early Reviews, Sales & Learnings
Five weeks after the launch of Presence, I’ve had some nice reviews and sales had an early peak. Since then it’s been a struggle…but a fun one.
Cyberpunk: Why Does Amazon Still Use This Term?
The term cyberpunk went out of style in the 1990s…so why is Amazon still using it as a subgenre of science fiction.
Going Invirt: The Inspiration Behind Presence
In the future, it’ll be as common to go “invirt” as it is to go “online” today.
The Skewing of Social Media (A Plea For New Tools)
With social media nowadays, it’s not the true person you’re seeing. Too often, it’s an exaggeration and sometimes even a fake.
The Current State of VR Presence
My novel speculates on what VR presence will be like in 2051, but there’s a lot of work to be done before it becomes a reality.
The State of Virtual Reality Headsets
2016 is the year that kickstarted Virtual Reality. But should you buy the first generation VR headsets, or wait for version two?
The Metaverse in 2016
What will be the equivalent of Facebook in thirty-five years? There are clues today…
3 Reasons Why You Should Read Science Fiction
Here’s how science fiction can help you understand technology and its incredible impact on society.
What Alexa & AI Means For The Future of Commerce
Amazon has gotten great at making smart Internet products. So the outlook is good/ominous (depending on your pov) for Amazon’s retailing future.
Google’s Giant Brain & Our Device-Free Future
Google is building an AI first world. Where we’re going, we don’t need mobile phones!
Why Facebook Is Building Intelligent Machines
Would you accept a friend request from a robot? You will soon, because Facebook is building “intelligent machines.”
The Future Of Intelligent Assistants
Artificial Intelligence is making everything around us smarter. Alexa is where it’s at in 2016, but Viv is the future.
The Value Of Links In 2016
I explore whether social bookmarking is relevant in the era of streams. Are hyperlinks still a thing?
Bursting The Filter Bubble
Many of us didn’t see Brexit coming, because we filtered out the warning signs. Here’s what to do about that…