Tag: MakeMore
The Internet’s Gatekeepers can do better (January 18)
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Another internet company took an unlimited plan and added asterisks to it. This time, it’s Karma Mobility. We made a mistake. We modeled Neverstop usage to be much higher than usage on Refuel. But we never anticipated that some customers would use over 1,000GB a month. They aren’t the first company to choose to throttle…
Losing Weight, When You’re Lazy (January 13)
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“Play to your strengths” is the advice given to Harry Potter during the Triwizard Tournament, and it’s invaluable insight is applicable not just to facing dragons in a magical school. When I set out to improve my health last summer, I knew it would take more than some kind of amazing burst of willpower. I…
Future Chat 84 | Angosticism for the Win? (January 12)
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On the show this week, we went really in-depth talking about new elements and particles that have recently been discovered, only the very best of CES, and NFC’s future in Canada, where we already tap to pay for almost everything.
A healthy dose of skepticism (January 11)
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Today, I got to be a real journalist (or pundit, I guess, depending on your perspective). I got to read a report from a source, think about it critically, and comment on it. And I turned out to be right in the end. On Saturday, there was a report in the Telegraph saying Apple was…
What’s the best way to communicate effectively? (January 10)
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I’ve talked a LOT about messaging services. I’ve had conversations about them with various people for years, and in person or on a variety of those messaging services themselves. I take communication very seriously, so when a new application comes out that purports to change the world by making it easier to keep in touch…
Remembering my first publication (January 9)
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Facebook’s “On This Day” mostly serves to cause people to reminisce about the past and re-share posts from years past. For the most part, I do the same thing. Sometimes, though, it really provides some gems. In this case, I was reminded that my first major academic publication (that I was first author on) was published…
Why are Cable and Internet bundles so confusing? (January 8)
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Today on Fake It, I discuss my recent but continued disappointment with Bell and Rogers in creating cable and internet bundles that are for rational humans. Deceptive pricing, constant shuffling, and a minefield of potential options are enough to make anybody run screaming.
Ottawhat 86 | Brian Lee (January 7)
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This week on Ottawhat, we had my very good friend Brian back on the show for a 2nd interview. I’ve spoken with him many times, on and off air, and it’s always an interesting conversation. If you’re curious what he’s been up to in his life for the last year or so, I encourage you…
Applying for a Job (January 6)
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Some days, you spend hours with your face right in front of a computer monitor, but at least there are ends-of-day like today that make it mostly worth it. I would love a job where my Chemistry, science and technology skills and knowledge are required, but my job search focus right now is in communications…
Preparing Soylent for best results (January 5)
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I have a serving of Soylent most days, and I’ve gotten the consistency of making it properly down pat. If you’re considering trying it out, or you have tried it and don’t like it, give this method a shot and let me know what you think. The taste may not be for everyone, but it’s…