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E-ink Didn't Die; It Got Interesting

E-ink Didn't Die; It Got Interesting

I called it two years ago: E-ink was stuck. It was a niche display technology, without the same R&D or manufacturing volume as conventional LCDs, and therefore lagged in both price and quality. If the increasingly slow and…

Spoiled, By Design

Spoiled, By Design

The success of one generation should change the lives of the next. This is the fundamental immigrant story. My parents made the decision in their late 30s, dragging along three kids from Hong Kong across the Pacific Ocean to settle…

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The Changing Management Landscape

The Changing Management Landscape

This blog's namesake drives my writing process. I first come across a noteworthy book or article, something that triggers a thought or reaction. Then I create a new doc, jot down a few thoughts, and let it sit…

The Neighborhood Gap Zillow Can't Fill

The Neighborhood Gap Zillow Can't Fill

Recently, the YouTube algorithm started surfacing well-produced videos to my feed, from realtors laying out information on attractive neighborhoods. Here's one on the towns in San Mateo county, and here's another talking about what's…

Playing Catch-up in Online Publishing

Playing Catch-up in Online Publishing

How do casual blogs like mine retain their interested readers when every distribution channel is degrading? Well, if you scroll to the bottom of this post—or any other post here—you should find a simple email address and a…

Review: Super Nintendo

Review: Super Nintendo

I picked up the book Super Nintendo expecting to read about the greatest gaming console of all time. Instead, I got a thoughtful chronicle of the greatest gaming company of all time. So, still a worthwhile read—particularly for video…