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Your AI Assets Suck (and Your Training Strategy Might Too)
If your organization's entire strategy for upskilling employees lives and dies inside a clunky Learning Management System (LMS), you aren't running a training program—you're running a digital graveyard. The era of forcing adult learners to sit through an hour-long, soul-crushing compliance module just to learn a single 2-minute task is over. In a world driven by transactional, just-in-time information, real training happens out in the wild, at the exact point of need.
From short-form videos and interactive social posts to high-stakes simulations and text-based deep dives, modern learning takes whatever shape the user actually wants to consume. But liberating your content from the LMS doesn't mean giving up on data. We can still (and need to) track, verify, and reinforce behavioral retention without burying our people in boring spreadsheets.
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The 3-Tier Hierarchy of Impactful HCP Planning: A Strategist's Guide
Most HCP marketing teams aren't actually running a media strategy—they're just executing a glorified, high-priced game of campaign whack-a-mole. If your response to a drop in engagement is tossing more budget into generic digital channels and hoping clinicians notice, you're light-years away from true impact.
Stop confusing tactical activations with actual strategic alignment. Real HCP media planning requires a clear operational framework that bridges high-level business goals down to daily, in-flight campaign optimization.
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Navigating Transformation: A Guide to Enterprise Organizational Change Management (OCM) Frameworks
Ever noticed how millions can be spent deploying state-of-the-art enterprise tech like AI workflows or specialized platforms, only for teams to fall back on spreadsheets six weeks later?
Project management ensures a system delivers on time and within budget, but Organizational Change Management (OCM) ensures your team actually uses it. When transformation initiatives fail, it's rarely a technical flaw—it's a human adoption gap.
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The 4 Real-World Architectural Friction Points of Implementing FHIR (And How to Fix Them)
Stop telling clients your healthtech platform is “plug-and-play because we use FHIR.” Hospital IT leads are laughing behind closed doors—and your sales cycle is paying the price.
FHIR is an incredible standard, but in production, it's a wild west. Vendor APIs interpret resources differently, massive JSON payloads choke GenAI context windows, and requesting automated "write-back" into the EHR will get your pilot locked in risk committee hell.
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Mastering High-Reasoning LLMs: The 15-Step Architectural Playbook for Token Economics
Your team is burning AI credits on back-and-forth chatter. If you're using high-reasoning models like Claude Fable 5, OpenAI o1, or Gemini 1.5 Pro Thinking like a standard chat interface... you are throwing money directly into a black hole. Money you will never get back!
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What is GEO? (And Why You're Already Behind if You Aren't Doing It)
The "blue link" era of search is dead. Your customers aren't clicking through ten different websites to find an answer anymore—they are asking an AI assistant to find it, synthesize it, and hand it to them on a silver platter. If your brand isn't the one being cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews, you don't exist.
Welcome to the world of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). It's not just a subtle shift in SEO; it's a completely different sport with a brutal new set of rules. I just broke down exactly how the game is played, why traditional marketing "fluff" is killing your visibility, and the tactical blueprint you need to beat your competition to the models.
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Your AI Portfolio: The New Resume
If you're still listing "proficient in Microsoft Office" on your resume, you're functionally illiterate in this economy. The market doesn't care what you can do with a blank page—it cares how you steer the "Big Three" (GPT-4o, Gemini 1.5 Pro, Claude 3.5 Sonnet) to drive 10x results. If you aren't building a digital "AI Lab" to showcase your workflows, you're quietly becoming obsolete.
Generalists are being automated first; specialists commanding the highest premiums are building agentic workflows and finding their niche. Check out the full breakdown on how to build a killer AI Portfolio, implement the 3-month tool-swapping rule, and prove you know how to drive the machine.
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Beyond the Glass: Why The Haptics Company is Rewriting the Rules of Touch
The era of flat, glassy interfaces is hitting a wall. We have mastered high-definition visuals and spatial audio, but our sense of touch has been stuck in the dark ages of basic vibration motors. That changes with "That Wheel Thing" from The Haptics Company. It is a gritty, tactile middle finger to the status quo of smooth surfaces that tell us nothing about what we are actually doing.
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Daddy IT Part 3: The Saga Continues
Memorial Day weekend is usually for barbecues, but this year it became the official backdrop for Daddy IT, Part 3. While everyone else was flipping burgers, I was untangling cables, diagnosing bad wall jacks, and breathing new life into forgotten hardware. From uncovering the mystery of a faulty ethernet line to turning an unused NAS unit into the ultimate home media powerhouse, the home network finally works the way it should… or at least it's getting there.
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The Midnight Medic: Why Your Healthcare Strategy is Failing the AI Confidant Era
Your digital health strategy is likely built for a user who doesn't exist. You're targeting a "9-to-5 patient" on a desktop, but the data says your real audience is a stressed-out caregiver on a smartphone at midnight.
Microsoft just analyzed 500,000+ Copilot conversations, and the results are a brutal reality check. We aren't just seeing a "new tool": we're witnessing a "stepwise change in how humans interact with digital technology". If you aren't ready for the rise of "Shadow Healthcare" and the "Caregiver-User," you're marketing to a ghost.
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CES 2026: Displays for Days
My retinas are still recovering from CES 2026. We've officially moved beyond "screens" into "atmospheres": navigating the Central Hall felt like a high-definition fever dream. From LG's W6 Wallpaper OLED that's a mere 9mm thin to Samsung's jaw-dropping Transparent Micro LED that makes content float in mid-air, the boundary between the digital and physical worlds has never been thinner.
We are witnessing a massive shift as Micro RGB and tandem-cell OLEDs push brightness levels toward a blinding 4,500 nits, redefining everything from our living rooms to autonomous vehicle interiors. I've distilled the sensory overload into a breakdown of the tech that actually matters versus the expensive eye candy.
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The $1.9 Billion Marriage of Content and Code
The marketing world just shifted on its axis and it's not because of another AI chatbot. Adobe recently finalized its $1.9 billion acquisition of Semrush and the implications are massive for anyone who cares about being found online. We are officially moving past the era of just making pretty things and entering a world where content creation and search visibility are fused into a single, unstoppable engine.
If you thought SEO was a headache, wait until you meet its bigger, faster brother: Generative Engine Optimization. This deal isn't just about keywords and backlinks anymore. It is about dominating the AI answer engines that are currently eating the traditional search landscape. I just dropped a full breakdown of why this deal matters
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Stop Lighting Your AI Budget on Fire: The Architect's Guide to Claude Efficiency
Stop using Claude like an amateur and wondering why you're out of credits by 10 AM. Most people treat AI like a magic vending machine: they just keep hitting buttons and hoping for the best. That's not a strategy; it's an expensive hobby that's killing your productivity.
If you want elite results, you need to stop "typing" and start "architecting." I've put together a 9-step blueprint, from "Data Dieting" to the "15-Message Kill Switch", to help you slash your credit burn and actually get the "Opus-level" quality you're paying for.
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The Continuum of Care: Closing the Loop from Clinical Intent to Patient Outcome
Doctors are prescribing the perfect therapies, but patients are forgetting 80% of the instructions before they even reach the parking lot. For decades, the life sciences industry has treated HCP engagement and patient education as separate silos—and it's creating a dangerous "clinical chasm" where medical intent completely fails to translate into actual patient outcomes.
Traditional brochures and static websites are officially dead weight. In 2026, the mandate is Care-Team Orchestration: leveraging AI-driven workflows to bridge the gap between the exam room and the living room with contextual, spaced education. Check out my latest article on how we are moving the industry from simple brand awareness to unassailable clinical confidence.
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The Mouse and Keyboard are Dead: Long Live the Creative Agent
Stop clicking. Seriously. If you are still hunting through nested menus in Premiere Pro or manually masking flyaway hairs in Photoshop, you are basically using a digital chisel in a world of laser cutters. The era of the "software operator" is ending, and the era of the "creative director" has arrived with the new Adobe for Creativity connector for Claude.
By leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP), Anthropic's Claude can now reach directly into your Creative Cloud suite to handle technical execution across over 50 professional tools. Whether it's reformatting an entire video project for social media or orchestrating a multi-step campaign rollout, the barrier between having an idea and seeing it on screen has never been thinner. Check out my latest article for a deep dive into how to master this agentic workflow without burning through your token budget.
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Beyond the Slide Deck: Operationalizing the "Product-Plus" Era of Medical Communications
The "Service-Only" Agency Model is Dying. Here is what comes next. Medical Communications is shifting from a "hours-for-hire" business to a product-plus-service model. The winners won't just be those using AI, but those operationalizing it into "intelligence engines" that deliver measurable clinical impact.
In my latest article, I break down how we can move beyond the slide deck to build executable, MLR-compliant innovation that scales.
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Ditch the Notes: Start Sketchnoting Instead
Your notes are probably boring your brain to sleep. (Seriously, we've all been there.) I'm officially done with massive blocks of text and traditional bullet points that I'll never look at again. It's time to unleash your inner artist (even if you draw stick figures) and start sketchnoting.
In my latest article, I'm diving into the “what” and “why” behind this visual note-taking method, the core components you need, and how to use it to seriously hack your learning and professional game. Stop just taking notes and start making information stick. Check out the full article to learn how to ditch the boring text and make your notes actually work for you.
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The "Zero-to-Hero" VR Revolution: Why Meta's New AI Workflow is a Game Changer
Stop waiting for the "future" of spatial computing. It's already here, and it just got a massive shot of adrenaline. Meta just dropped a bombshell: an agentic workflow for the Immersive Web SDK that basically turns AI into your lead VR developer. We're talking about going from a "wouldn't it be cool if..." idea to a fully functional, bug-tested WebXR experience in hours, not months. No app store gatekeepers, no "compile-and-pray" cycles—just pure, unadulterated innovation at the speed of thought.
I've broken down why this is a massive middle finger to traditional development bottlenecks and what it specifically means for the high-stakes world of Pharma.
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The Dawn of the Veeva "Agentic" Era
Veeva isn't just adding "AI" as a buzzword; they are deploying a literal army of industry-specific agents designed to kill the administrative drag that slows us down. From agents that handle your CRM notes with compliant voice-to-text, to MLR "Quick Checks" that speed up PromoMats approvals, the game is changing fast.
Check out my latest article where I break down the "Agentic" era of Veeva, why it's a total win for Pharma clients, and why agencies need to pivot their strategy right now to stay relevant.
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Stop Planning Journeys and Start Building State Machines
Is your pharma marketing strategy a high-performance engine or a broken storyboard? Most teams treat the HCP journey like a creative writing project when it should be treated like a high-stakes state machine. In an industry defined by NPI targeting and HIPAA constraints, your "pretty" campaign is worthless if the digital rails can't handle the pressure.
Stop thinking about creative and start thinking about systems orchestration. Whether you are leveraging LinkedIn, Veeva, or programmatic banners, these are just tools in a much larger machine. My latest article for A Digital Perspective breaks down how to stop "doing digital" and start building the technical architecture that actually moves the needle. Check it out!
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The Death of the XR Learning Curve
XR development has officially hit its "Wordpress moment." For too long, building immersive experiences required a deep dive into complex game engines and sensor APIs. Google's new Vibe Coding XR changes the math, using Gemini to turn natural language into physics-aware 3D prototypes in under a minute.
We are moving into an era where "Vibe" is a functional technical requirement. If you can describe it, you can build it—no heavy lifting required. Check out my latest article on why this shift from manual coding to conversational architecture is the catalyst the spatial web has been waiting for.
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The Robotics Revolution at CES 2026
I recently wrapped up my time at CES 2026, and the robotics on display were lightyears beyond anything I've seen before. We have officially moved past the "cool demo" phase and into the era of mass deployment.
From stair-climbing vacuums to industrial humanoids ready for the factory floor, the line between science fiction and reality has completely blurred. I've written a full breakdown of the top trends that are about to change how we work, play, and move.
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Prompt Engineering is the New Literacy (And You're Still Learning the Alphabet)
Stop shouting into the void and hoping for a miracle. If your interactions with AI feel like pulling teeth, the problem isn't the model; it is the person behind the keyboard. Most people treat LLMs like a basic search engine, but the real power players treat them like a high-level executive assistant.
In my latest article, I am tearing down the "magic" of prompt engineering and replacing it with a ruthless framework for results. Whether you are trying to "Humanize" your dry corporate emails or "Jargonize" a technical brief for a board meeting, these are the secret cheat codes you have been missing. Stop guessing and start prompting with intent. Give it a read, and let me know what you think!
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Adventures in AI: Synthesia 3.0
For years, AI video avatars felt like... well, AI. Stiff shoulders, robotic eyes, and that slight delay that made your brain go, "Something's not right here." But the game changed. I've been diving deep into the latest evolution of Synthesia and their Express-2 engine, and we aren't just talking about "talking heads" anymore. We're talking about digital humans that actually understand the sentiment of what they're saying.
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500,000 Conversations That Just Rewrote the Patient Journey
Microsoft's latest health report analyzed 500,000+ Copilot conversations, and the results are a gut punch to traditional pharma marketing. Were seeing a massive shift: 1 in 7 users are "Proxy Caregivers" managing health for others, and symptom checks are exploding during the hours when traditional healthcare is dead.
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Beyond the Box: How Modern TV Delivery and Data Clean Rooms are Redefining Advertising
Think your TV is just a one-way broadcast? Think again. The technology behind how services like DirecTV deliver content has evolved into a high-tech "phygital" ecosystem that blends satellite precision with cloud-based intelligence. From the "headend" control hubs to programmatic ad buying in your local gym, the way we consume and interact with media has fundamentally shifted.
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The Death of the "User" and the Rise of the Human Ecosystem
If your "Customer Journey" looks like a straight line, you're dreaming. In reality, it's a chaotic web of AI interactions, emotional triggers, and fragmented touchpoints. I've spent over two decades bridging the gap between complex business strategy and the actual human beings on the other side of the screen.
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Mastering the Modern Media Mix
Are you still treating Paid, Owned, and Earned media as separate silos? In 2026, that's a recipe for an invisible brand.
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The Anamorphic Revolution
Exploring how NYC is breaking the "flat" screen barrier with 3D digital volumes and forced perspective.
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Meet Your Hero's: Douglas Trumbull
A tribute to the man who built the texture of our sci-fi dreams, from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Blade Runner.
- Adventures in AI: Adobe Firefly
Remember when generative AI was just a "fun toy" for making weird, six-fingered hands? Those days are long gone. In 2026, Adobe Firefly has officially evolved from a novelty into the backbone of professional
creative workflows, moving beyond simple pixels into the worlds of video, 3D, and vector precision.
- Interactive USA: The Las Vegas Sphere
I just watched Gwen Stefani perform inside a 16K digital universe for Lenovo's CES2026 keynote, and I'm convinced: The Las Vegas Sphere has officially killed the "boring presentation,” and this $2.3B
marvel is redefining the Experience Economy. From the immersive "Wizard of Oz" 4D journey to NVIDIA-powered AI visual spectacles, the Sphere isn't just a venue—it's a portal!
- Generative AI Creator Trends
The "perfect" professional headshot is officially dead.
In 2026, if your LinkedIn profile looks like a polished corporate stock photo, you're invisible. The feed has shifted from stiff realism to surreal silliness, and it's the most authentic personal branding we've seen in years.
The takeaway? We've reached AI fatigue. The creators winning right now aren't looking for perfection; they're looking for a genuine, human connection through play.
- Immersive USA: Times Square NYC
I'm glad I did it once while I was young. I'm also glad I never have to do it again. I'm talking about the Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop. It was a college bucket-list item achieved, but it gave me a whole new appreciation for the "Relentless Spirit" of NYC.
Times Square is a place everyone thinks they've seen, but few actually know. I've put together a guide to the Immersive New York City: Times Square—covering the history, the tech, and the "Midnight Moment" you need to add to your own bucket list. Check it out!
- CES 2026: The Year "Invisible Tech" Took Center Stage
148,000+ attendees. 4,100 exhibitors. 12 venues.
The numbers from CES 2026 tell a clear story: The tech industry hasn't just recovered; it has evolved. But the real story isn't just the scale—it's the shift from "AI Hype" to "AI Utility."
I spent the week navigating the floor to find the signal in the noise. The result? A comprehensive breakdown of the "Invisible Tech" trend, the rise of Edge computing, and why 2026 is the year technology finally became the connective tissue of our physical world.
- An Article Per Week: 2026 Edition
Consistency is a superpower—but let's be honest, it[s also a struggle. Last year, I set out to write an article every single week. It took discipline, a few late nights, and the same "little every day" mantra I use for reading books. But I did it.
Now, the calendar turns to 2026, and I'm doubling down.
I'm thrilled to kick off the new season of "A Digital Perspective." Check out my preliminary roadmap for the year and let me know: Which of these topics should I move to the top of the list?
- An Article A Week: a Retrospective
I "almost" hit my 2025 goal. And I'm perfectly okay with that.
Last year, I set out to write an article a week. I ended the year with 52 posts, but I didn't hit the "perfect" streak. Life happened and while consistency is king, some things are more important than an algorithm.
Consistency isn't about being a robot; it's about showing up even when the plan changes. Read on and let me know what you think!
- A Bad UX: Somewhere in Transit
I recently ventured outside the Amazon ecosystem for an impulse buy, and it was a masterclass in how to lose a customer forever.
If your UX ends at the "Thank You" page, you aren't building a business—you're running a one-time transaction. Click here to read what happened:
- The New Napster
Your "Digital Twin" will see you now. 👤
Imagine an AI version of yourself—grounded in your data—attending meetings and interacting with colleagues while you focus on deep work. This isn't a scene from Black Mirror. It's the core mission of the New
Napster. The company that once revolutionized how we listen to music is now trying to revolutionize how we exist online. Through their new holographic platform, they are introducing "Agentic AI" that moves beyond chatbots into 3D, face-to-face collaboration.
Innovative or unsettling? Check out my latest article on Napster's transformation into an AI powerhouse.
- Adventures in AI: I Used Tools!
If you've ever felt "digitally gifted" but "handy-impaired," or if you want to see how an Engineer/Project Manager mindset applies to the most analog of tasks, this one is for you. Read the full story here (and see the specific tools that actually worked)
- Adventures in AI: Getting to 100
It started with a simple question: How many LEGO bricks does it take to create exactly 100 unique combinations?
In a recent article celebrating the number 100, I shared a list of "fun facts"—trivia meant to entertain and inform. But one particular fact about LEGO bricks sent me down an unexpected rabbit hole. I realized that rather than just Googling the answer, I had two powerful research assistants at my fingertips: Google Gemini and ChatGPT.
I decided to put them to the test. What followed was a surprising "Adventure in AI" that proved even the most advanced language models can stumble over plastic bricks.
- Tech Insights: Apple Vision Pro
"I'm not sure I need a glass of wine, because I'm already a bit buzzed from excitement." That was my feeling sitting in the Apple Store, about to try the Apple Vision Pro for the first time. I went in with questions and left with a lot to think about regarding the future of spatial computing. In my latest article, I cover:
- Immersive New York City: Destination Cosmos
Ever wondered what it feels like to launch from Earth and drift past nebulae, planets, and galaxies—without leaving NYC? Destination Cosmos at Hall des Lumières turned the universe into an immersive, multi-sensory journey: colossal projections, a cinematic soundscape, and breathtaking footage from NASA and global space agencies.
It wasn't just a show—it was a warp-speed escape for all ages.
- What Your Website Says About Your Company
You've invested in content and function, but have you checked for the silent killers sabotaging your brand? These overlooked details—like formatting glitches and a lack of mobile responsiveness—are the hidden barriers driving customers away. Read on to discover the critical details you must audit now before your digital face sends the wrong message.
- A Bad UX: Reese's Puffs
I love Augmented Reality (AR). I love electronic music and synthesizers. So, imagine how I felt when I learned that General Mills had created a series of AR Synths on the back of. their Reese's Puffs cereal boxes! You might think this would be a dream scenario, but it was not to be... read on!
- Tech Tricks: Size Matters
We have all been there: you go to add a file attachment to an email message, only to be informed by your email client that the attachment is too large. What to do? Well, here is a tech trick I stumbled upon that might help you. Read on!
- A New Toy: Meta Quest 3
The Meta Quest 3 is a standalone virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) headset that blends digital content with your physical surroundings. It was released on October 10, 2023, and I finally got around to purchasing one earlier this year. Read on!
- Immersive New York City: Grand Central Station and LEGO
"Play Is Your Superpower" was a projection mapping campaign that turned Grand Central Station into a vibrant LEGO world. This campaign highlighted the importance of play for childhood development and creativity. Multiple 4K laser projectors displayed 3D animated shorts onto the walls of Vanderbilt Hall, creating an immersive experience for onlookers. Click to learn more!
- Instagram Search Index Update?
When content is indexed, it becomes discoverable in search engine results, making it more easily accessible to anyone on the internet. A recent update for Instagram now means that as of July 10th 2025, all public content from professional Instagram accounts will become eligible to appear in search engine results by default. Read this article to learn how this could affect visibility for businesses and creators.
- Kiosk Catastrophe
In a recent article, I promised that I would talk about some of the interactive kiosks that I have developed. This article will focus not only on a kiosk, but on a series of events that almost prevented the kiosk from being used at an event. Read on!
- The Significance of 100
I recently went down a fascinating rabbit hole exploring the number 100! Did you know it's the sum of the first ten odd numbers, or that an estimated 75% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the US border? But the biggest surprise was a personal fun fact tied to this number.. Click to read the full article for all the fun facts and the full story!
- Prototyping is Important
Prototyping is an essential step in the design and development process that involves creating an early model of a product to test concepts and gather feedback. It's important because it helps teams refine their ideas, validate designs, and identify potential issues before a product is fully developed, which ultimately saves time and money. Read on!
- A Guide to Touchscreen Displays for Interactive Experiences
All touch screens are not the same! This article breaks down the leading types of touchscreen displays, their key differences, and the crucial design considerations/tricks and traps for each. Enjoy!
- The Idea Factory
Sometimes a book can have an unusual (and unexpected) connection with your personal life. That was true in the case of my latest read, "The Idea Factory". Check it out!
- Best Practices for Developing an Interactive Video
Interactive videos are used to increase viewer engagement and provide a more dynamic experience than traditional videos by allowing active participation through choices, clicks, and other inputs. Speaking of which, click to learn more!
- Immersive New York City: Inside tm:rw
tm:rw Is reimagining the tech retail space in NYC. With a 20,000-square-foot store filled with myriad interactive shopping concepts, from gaming playhouses to living-room karaoke. Is this destination worth a visit? Well, the price is right. Read on!
- A Bad UX: United Airlines
Airline travel has not gotten better: in fact it has gotten much worse over the past few years. Up until recently, I have been spared the horrors of airline travel, but my luck was about to run out...
- What happened to HoloLens?
Initially hailed as visionary, HoloLens's journey has been complex, highlighting that even groundbreaking technology can face hurdles in achieving broad market success or sustaining its hardware division. Read on!
- Tech Insights: The Importance of Apple Intelligence
Apple has officially entered the AI arena with Apple Intelligence, a groundbreaking personal intelligence system deeply integrated across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This isn't just another AI chatbot; it's
designed to profoundly understand you, enhance communication, and unleash creativity while prioritizing your privacy through on-device processing and secure Private Cloud Compute.
- Unlocking the Invisible Power: NFC Tags
Remember when "tap to pay" felt like magic? That seamless transaction, facilitated by a quick brush of your smartphone against a terminal, is just one everyday example of Near-Field Communication (NFC) in action. While the technology itself might seem relatively new to some, NFC's roots stretch back further than you might realize, and its evolution into a versatile tool for businesses and consumers alike is a story worth telling. Read on!
- First Project
Here's a true story about a challenge that I had to face, with the clock ticking, and a team that had all but given up hope at solving what seemed to be an unsolvable problem. But sometimes, fresh eyes and a different perspective are exactly what is needed. Read on!
- Adventures in AI: Google Search
As the Eurythmics say in the song "Sweet Dreams (are made of these)", "Everybody's searching for something". And now, if you use Google Search, you can use the power of AI to enhance your search! Give it a read!
- Meeting your hero's: Paris Themmen (Mike Teevee)
I've officially crossed the half-way point towards my goal of writing a new LinkedIn article every week for a year! In this installment of “A Digital Perspective”, I talk about meeting one of the cast members from one of my all-time favorite movies. Not really a digital topic, but a good read IMHO. Enjoy!
- Interactive PDF - A Modern Day Oxymoron
Interactive PDFs: a term that send shivers up my spine! Read on, and let me know how you feel about interactive PDFs!
- Back to School
We should never stop learning! In this article, I talk about my journey of continuous education and obtaining my Google Data Analytics certificate as part of the "Grow with Google" initiative. Oh yeah, and I am now almost 1/2 of the way towards my goal of an article a week for this year! Enjoy!
- Revisiting Old Games
An old website is like an old house. And sometimes, when it falls into disrepair, you want to try and fix it... or at least the games!
- Playing Favorites
As the song goes, "These are a few of my favorite things". We all have our favorites: our favorite bands, our favorite foods, our favorite drinks, etc. Here are a few of my favorite authors.
- Adventures in AI: Project Astra
At Google IO, some pretty amazing advanced were announced, including this demo of Project Astra. Give this a read, and let me know your thoughts!
- Rituals
It has been said that if you want to move forward in life and achieve something, you do need A ritual. Is this true? Do you have a morning (or an evening for that matter) ritual that you perform? Read on if you want to learn more.
- Meeting Your Hero's: R. Lee Ermey
Have you ever met someone famous? Have you ever had the chance to speak to them or maybe even work with them (possibly)? Here is my experience with the Marin Sargent from Full Metal Jacket: R. Lee Ermey! Enjoy!
- How Many Languages
Sorry for the delay, but it's been a week! IYKYK. Regardless, here is the latest in my series of articles. Enjoy, and let me know if we are speaking the same language!
- Immersive New York City: INTER
There are a new crop of interactive, immersive experiences sprouting up in New York City, and I am hoping to experience them all! Have you been to any of them? I am looking for recommendations, and hopefully my "Digital Perspective" may give you the inspiration you need to visit one or two of these! Read on!
- Daddy IT: The Next Chapter
We all have junk drawers. Us computer nerds have boxes and bins of spare parts, accessories and miscellaneous digital gadgets we are save "just in case we need them". For most, that day never comes. But sometimes... well, read on!
- An Article A Week: How it's Going Thus Far
Were you looking for my Sunday Article drop? Well, here's my latest article, where I share some insights/learnings as to why my articles will now be published on Tuesdays. Who knew?
- Adventures in AI: Code Development
For this installment of "A Digital Perspective", I take a look at how AI could assist in helping to prototype software, and put Google Gemini to the test. Give this a read to find out how this little experiment went!
- Customer Service
Sometimes my digital perspective needs to take a back seat to the real world. For this week's "A Digital Perspective", I share a true story of a bad trip made right by outstanding customer service.
- ________ is dead
If you are playing along with the home game, I've made it to 25% of my goal for this year! This is article #13, and the topic happens to be on one of my pet peeves: the premature proclamation that some technology or industry is dead! It's a quick read, but I would love your comments and/or feedback: they let me know you're alive!
- Smart Home (Almost)
Do you have a smart home? I'd like to think my home is "getting there". In this article, I talk about the features of my semi-smart home.
- VR, Nostalgia and a Bit of Luck
For this week's installment of "A Digital Perspective" we are going to set the way-back machine and discuss a Google Cardboard VR application that we developed for a client. Give this a read!
- Disney Tech
Almost 20% of the way towards my goal of a new LinkedIn Article a week! This week, I talk about some amazing technology that we were immersed in as we prepared for a family trip to Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida! Enjoy!
- A Quiz is NOT a Game
In this week's installment of "A Digital Perspective", I attempt to answer once and for all if a quiz is a game. Spoiler alert: it is NOT! Give this article a read and let me know your thoughts. Your time starts... NOW!
- The Way We Want to Train
This week, I talk about leveraging game-based training, from a personal experience I had speaking with a soldier at the I/ITSEC conference a number of years ago. And, if you are counting, this is article #8 in my attempt to author a new LinkedIn Article a week!
- AOV doesn't just apply to e-commerce
Do you know what Average Order Value is? Chances are, if you are in e-commerce you do, but the principles can apply outside of e-commerce. Give my latest article a read, and let me know your thoughts!
- The Box
Here is the lastest in my "An article a week" effort, where we put a new spin on the phrase "thinking outside the box." Let me know what you think!
- Location is Everything
Ever had "one of those days"? You know, when almost everything that could possibly go wrong DOES go wrong. It happens to us all, and they say it build character! Check out the latest in my attempt to write a LinkedIn article every week, and let me know your thoughts.
- Be Prepared
I'm going strong in my quest to author a new LinkedIn article every week! This might be #4... Anyway, for this article, I'm taking a slight diversion from my typical digital banter... I talking about being a Merit Badge Counselor for Scouting America. But never fear, it does relate to the theme of my article series "A Digital Perspective". Read on!
- Drug Commercials
Here is the lastest in my attempt to write an article a week for 2025. The topic is Drug Commercials, and the number of them I saw during a two-week period. You need to read this article and comment: Dr's orders!
- A Bite Out of Apple
Here we go again! Another round of legal trouble for a tech giant. This time, it's Apple and a class-action settlement that maintains SIRI is always listening and that the tech giant was using the data... allegedly. Give this article a read and let me know you thoughts. I'm always listening!
- An Article A Week: Can I do it?
It's an ambitious goal: write a new LinkedIn Article every week for a year. Hopefully this is a New Year's resolution I can keep. Give my first article of 2025 a read, and let me know what you think!
- Android XR: A Promising New Platform
Big news from the house of Google: Android XR! Google is once again tossing their hat into the XR ring, but this time it could be very different! Are you excited? I know I am!
- For the acronym-impaired: RAG
How many times have you attended a presentation, only to hear the speaker use an acronym or a term, assuming that everyone understood what he or she meant? Well, for the acronym-impaired, this article is for you!
- DOJ vs. Google: What the Chrome Divestiture Means for the IT Community
The DOJ calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome. This is the Justice Department's most aggressive attempt to break up a tech company since its antitrust case against Microsoft. What could this mean for IT professionals?
- Bluesky thinking?
Many of my social media "friends" have been migrating to a new platform, called Bluesky Social, so I decided to check it out for myself. Let me know your non-political thoughts about this platform...
- The Need for Certification
It's been a while, so i thought it might be time for me to post another article in my series "A Digital Perspective". This time I'm writing about certifications, and why we need them. Enjoy!
- Maybe it's your content?
Maybe it's your content that's the problem. Check out my latest take on this controversial topic.
- What are you an expert in?
Think about your own personal skill sets that you apply to your day-to-day life. What are you an exper in?
- A Poor UX (part 2)
A bad user experience says more abour your products and you caompany than you realize.
- Daddy IT
With the current pandemic and schools transitioning to remote learning, Many of us have had to become our own IT departments.In my household, I have become “Daddy IT”.
- The Worst Feedback For Your Game
It isn't that your game sucks... although that is pretty bad feedback.
- Email Effectiveness
I recently read the following statistic: 90% of direct mail pieces are opened, compared to only 20-30% of emails.Now, this quote was on a page for a direct mail marketing company, and the quote had no reference or source, so let's take this with a grain of salt.But the source of the quote isn't the concern.
- Dot's Interesting
Apple has just released the latest version of their operations system, iOS 14, and it is spot on! That is, you might be seeing “spots: when the camera or microphone is on. These spots, or more specifically, tiny green or orange dots, are part of Apples new privacy features.
- Murphy's Laws (and others)
We are all familiar with the infamous Murphy's Law: If something can go wrong, it will go wrong.
- Dear [FirstName]
Hey [first_name_here], here is my latest article on personalization! Let me know your [thoughts]!
- Apple's AR Easter Egg
My latest article about Apple's upcoming virtual event and their AR animation! Check it out and let me know your thoughts! hashtag
- Android 11 is Here!
This is my latest article about Google's latest software release: Android 11, and their AR statue. Let me know what you think, and please share this article with your network!
- Reading is Fundamental
Here's another article that celebrates my love of reading and of books! I hope you find this interesting, and I would love your comments/feedback. Enjoy!
- To be a problem solver, start your day solving a problem
A new article about the power of games to improve your problem-solving skills! Let me know what you think, and please share with your network.
- Make Knowledge Sharing Part of Your Corporate Culture
I hope you enjoy my latest article on knowledge sharing as part of your corporate culture!
- Echo Frames for Alexa
Another blog post! This time, I talk about the Amazon Echo Frames for Alexa. Not only do they integrate with the Alexa voice user interface technology, but are they stylish eyewear to boot!
- Testing 1, 2, 3, 4!
When it comes to delivering quality digital solutions, you can never do too much cross browser and cross platform testing.
- A Poor User Experience (UX)
I would like to share a recent encounter I've had with an Augmented Reality (AR) experience that was, to say the least, sub-par. To be honest, it was disappointing on many levels.