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Why Does a Smartwatch that was Dead for 10 Years Still Have the Best Software Ecosystem?

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I love smartwatches. In fact I’ve loved wrist worn tech since I was a little kid. I’ve owned more than a dozen Apple Watches, several Android Wear based watches, a variety of fitness-focused devices, and of course several Pebble watches. I’m well versed in all of the major wearable …

Why Does a Smartwatch that was Dead for 10 Years Still Have the Best Software Ecosystem?

Pebble and Clicks Kick Off 2026 by Perfectly Scratching That Gadget Itch

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I woke up this morning to two very exciting announcements. One from Pebble and one from Clicks, both brands that I absolutely adore.

Pebble and Clicks Kick Off 2026 by Perfectly Scratching That Gadget Itch

Five Takes to End 2025

2025 was a year where a lot of assumptions across the tech industry were seriously put to the test. Instead of simply making predictions or tallying wins and losses, I wanted to write out a handful of takes on what actually happened and what it says about where things are headed next.

Five Takes to End 2025

Take a Risk Apple, Give Tony the Job

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Over the past few years, rumors have run rampant that John Ternus is poised to claim the CEO position upon Tim Cook’s retirement. While they’re heating up, that’s not what I want to talk about. I want to talk about another candidate, not someone who can just perfect a product but someone who …

Take a Risk Apple, Give Tony the Job

“Ever wonder what this pocket’s for?”

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Like many of you, I was skeptical of the iPhone Pocket when I first laid my eyes on the press release from Apple last week. Now is sort of a tone deaf time for a high fashion collaboration, but I’ve decided that this is a product that’s actually designed to bring joy. Having finally seen them …

“Ever wonder what this pocket’s for?”

10 Qualities the 8th CEO of Apple Should Have

There’s been a lot of discussion as of late about who may be the next CEO of Apple. As a lifelong observer, dare I say fan, I care deeply about who is going to steward the company into a future that no one quite anticipated. Instead of opining on what I think of each individual rumored candidate, I …

10 Qualities the 8th CEO of Apple Should Have

The iPhone Air is the One Steve Would Use

For the first time in years, an iPhone truly made me feel something again. When this year’s new devices came out, I picked up the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but I quietly (or not so quietly) harbored envy towards those who bravely picked the iPhone Air. About a week ago, I finally caved and picked up my …

The iPhone Air is the One Steve Would Use