Posts by Allen Cheung
What is a Photo, Anyway?
The Sony Alpha A7C II isn't a large camera—the "C" in the name stands for "compact"—and it's often paired with thin, inconspicuous lenses to maintain mobility. But despite its diminutive…
Review: Disrupting the Game
Reggie Fils-Aimé is a retired executive, most known for his long stint as the COO of Nintendo of America (NOA). His ascension, in conjunction with his distinctly American style of marketing and leadership, was in direct contrast to Nintendo&…
Controlled Set Pieces
I've been making my way through Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This game was released in 2023 for the PS5, a headliner title that served as a showcase for both the console's graphics and its…
The Evolving Motivation to Blog
A few weeks back, I attended ELC Annual 2024, a conference hosted in San Francisco focused on software engineering managers. It's a small circle of engineering people managers in the Bay Area, and a select set of folks…
Impressions of the Supernote Nomad Tablet
So, I got some new toys this summer. Alongside the BOOX Palma e-ink phone, I also upgraded my e-ink tablet—from the Remarkable 2 my primary notetaking device since COVID, to the Supernote A6 X2 Nomad tablet released…
Exaggeration for Grievance
One rhetorical device I'll sometimes use is "exaggeration for effect." It's just another way of employing hyperbole, which is less about the precision of the description, but to create an outsized impression to make…
