Alexa, What Next for Language Tech?
Just fifteen years ago, the average user rarely encountered language technology — now anyone with web access can use it. When you command...
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Nov 16, 20195 min read
Technology in the Movies
Whilst my meeting-packed week often prevents me from watching as many new movies as I’d like to, there are a few greats that are etched...
Oct 19, 20195 min read
Only the Lonely
If you’ve seen Spike Jonze’s 2013 film, Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson, the prospect of forming an intimate and...
Sep 21, 20194 min read
My Light-Bulb Moment
I like to imagine some bright spark product designer at Philips having their light-bulb moment to develop the Hue range… “It’s like a...
Aug 10, 20194 min read
The Internet of Things
Some techy terminology is inherently intriguing. The World Wide Web, for instance. Or quantum computing, blockchain, artificial...
Jun 29, 20194 min read
The Beating Heart of Innovation
It’s stating the obvious to say technology has forever changed the way we interact. From telegrams to emails to FaceTime, innovations in...
Jun 14, 20194 min read
Ring My Bell
Surely it’s only a matter of time before “knock, knock” jokes become a thing of the past? Video doorbells such as Ring and Nest Hello are...
May 9, 20194 min read
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Are speed, ease and convenience worth sacrificing enjoyable human experiences for? When it comes to my morning dose of caffeine, I'm not...
Mar 15, 20194 min read
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?
I can’t be the only one who senses a dumbing down of society. Perhaps it’s the mindless scrolling through social media apps, the...
Mar 1, 20194 min read
Automation, Automation, Automation
For a tech-obsessive such as myself, smart home devices unlock new levels of excitement — not least, the anticipation of what might be...
Mar 1, 20194 min read
The Speed of Sound
Wireless speakers and home sound systems have been around for so many years now, that the memory of what life was like before is becoming...
Mar 1, 20194 min read
There's Something About Alexa
Anybody naming a child before November 2014 may have liked the sound of 'Alexa'. It has a tomboy-esque charm to it, perpetuated by the...
Mar 1, 20194 min read
House Warming
Now, let’s get down to business and discuss the birds and the bees… When it comes to heating your home, your first decision will likely...
Mar 1, 20195 min read
The Home Office
With the airwaves dominated by talk of Brexit, you’d be forgiven for thinking this blog is about the governmental department. A topical...
Mar 1, 20194 min read
When the 'Future' Becomes the Past
If, like me, you class the Back to the Future trilogy as some of the finest storytelling to ever grace the silver screen, then you’ll...
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