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Real tech stories. Really shaky analysis. First lawn mowing of the season today, thanks to the yearly tradition of a panicked neighbor thinking their pet has run away only to realize it had been standing in the middle of our back yard the whole time. I end up getting a dirty look, like it wasContinue reading “Weekly Tech Views – April 30, 2016”

Real tech news. Really shaky analysis. Welcome to this week’s edition of the Weekly Tech Views, where each story, like the Cleveland Browns draft in a few days, is sure to start promisingly but end with you saying, “What the heck just happened?”  Take That Amazon is now offering their Prime Video streaming service asContinue reading “Weekly Tech Views – April 23, 2016”

Real tech stories. Really shaky analysis. I feel like I have a fresh outlook on things today, as I view the new coat of paint on the dining room walls that surround me as I type this. It’s amazing how something as simple as a new color and the accompanying fumes can alter your perspective.Continue reading “Weekly Tech Views – April 16, 2016”

Real tech stories. Really shaky analysis. If this edition of the Weekly Tech Views makes even less sense than usual, blame today’s visit to the dentist. It was just a cleaning, but their unexpected change of rinse from Cool Mint Listerine to Original Mint Scope really threw me. For the week of April 4 –Continue reading “Weekly Tech Views – April 9, 2016”

Real tech stories. Really shaky analysis. We’ve made it to April, and the top tech question here in northern Ohio, is, of course, “Where can I get a VR headset? Any VR headset? Just please let me forget it’s still snowing.” For the week of March 28 – April 1, 2016  The Upgrade Bug–Catch It!Continue reading “Weekly Tech Views – April 2, 2016”

Real tech stories. Really shaky analysis. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hitting theaters is a nice reminder that the Weekly Tech Views is to tech news what Lex Luthor is to Superman.   In Their Defense, I Did Start Conversations With “Here I Am, What Were Your Other Two Wishes?” Microsoft has launched aContinue reading “Weekly Tech Views – March 26, 2016”

Real tech stories. Really shaky analysis. I had the Michigan State Spartans going to the Finals of the NCAA Tournament, and they become only the eighth #2 seed to ever lose in the first round. What does that have to do with the week in tech? Nothing. I’m just going to whine about it prettyContinue reading “Weekly Tech Views – March 19, 2016”

Real tech stories. Really shaky analysis. For the week of March 7 – 11, 2016… It’s Daylight Savings Time again. It’s always tough losing an hour of your weekend; just make sure you sacrifice something unimportant like doing a load of laundry or making dinner for your kids so you have time to savor theContinue reading “Weekly Tech Views – March 12, 2016”

Real tech stories. Really shaky analysis. Welcome to this Mike’s-on-vacation version of the Weekly Tech Views. Twenty-five percent shorter means twenty-five percent fewer inaccuracies! For the week of February 29 – March 4, 2016 Live For Speed? Ewww. Razer announced the first games for its Open Source VR Steam-compatible development kit. They are Half-Life 2,Continue reading “Weekly Tech Views – March 5, 2016”