IBM’s Automated Radiologist
I have been optimistic about the potential for voice recognition for many years. In my 2001 book, Net Attitude: What It Is, How to Get It, and Why Your Company Can’t Survive Without It, I discussed the ability to translate languages. Adoption was slow for a decade, but is now accelerating with Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google […]
Video: Another Interview with Skip
Skip Prichard is an accomplished CEO, business leader, and keynote speaker. He is known for his track record of successfully repositioning companies and dramatically improving results while improving the corporate culture. In addition to running OCLC, a global nonprofit computer library service and research organization in Dublin, Ohio, he uses his personal website to share […]
Keeeb Completes $1M Bridge Financing
I learned about a new German startup company, called Keeeb, from a friend in New York. I saw a demo of their product, gave some feedback, got involved, and became more impressed with what the company had created. One thing led to another and I became an investor and joined the board. See the press […]
Wi-Fi Kiosks Begin Replacing New York City’s Pay Phones – WSJ
New York City is replacing pay phone booths with WiFi Kiosks. The project is called LinkNYC and it aims to install 7,500 units within a decade. There should be 500 by this summer. The kiosks are 9½ feet tall and provide WiFi within a radius of 150 feet, free domestic calling, cell phone charging ports, and a touch-screen tablet to browse […]
The Worst Passwords of 2015
SplashData has announced the 2015 edition of its annual “Worst Passwords List”. As in the past, 123456 and password are the most popular. This is not good. The list confirms how people’s choices for passwords remain consistently risky. Longer passwords are beginning to appear but length is not enough. A good password has to be unrememberable. […]