I’m Surfing the Google Wave (or is it the Google OS?)
October 15, 2009 by Jason Bean
Filed under Computers
I finally got my Google Wave invite and I’m already playing around with the interface. It’s kind of bad timing because I’ve got lots of stuff to do this evening, which didn’t include playing around with Google Wave. I like what I’m seeing so far.
As I play around with it I’m remembering the really long video I watched when I first heard about it, so the interface is sort of familiar. The basic concept imitates what we’re using to seeing in our email interfaces. A listing for folders and inbox type stuff, our contacts, message box and then a preview …read more
Is Email Dying
July 21, 2009 by Jason Bean
Filed under Computers
I’ve been hearing a variety of discussions lately about changes in technology and the changes that are coming around as part of generational changes. I’ve heard from numerous parents that tell me their kids don’t email anymore. They communicate via text messages and Facebook and twitter, but email is old school and too slow.
Email too slow?
Is email too slow? I don’t really think so, but it’s clearly not instant in the timing that’s provided by twitter and text messages. I find myself texting messages to people more lately instead of making a phone call. One of those reasons is …read more




