Author: Ben Warner
Ben is an independent filmmaker, writer, and online content developer. He currently co-hosts and produces the weekly vodcast “FiST Chat,” dedicated to bringing insightful and entertaining discussions on all things film, science and technology. You can also see Ben as the co-host of the web series “Food Discoveries,” exploring various culinary experiences from around the world. Ben is the founder of production companies Digicosm and Small Wave Films, and has produced and directed numerous short films, feature films and documentaries since the late 1990s. When he’s not working, Ben indulges his love of traveling, food, technology, cinema, and music.
Xbox One First Impressions: Is It Already Outdated?
So, Microsoft has released the new Xbox, the Xbox One. Is it the leap forward over the previous Xbox that it needs to be, or has Microsoft dropped the ball? I’m no expert, and can’t speak in great detail on it, but there were a few off-the-bat impressions I had on the announcement that I thought wer ...
The Windows 8 Start Button Is Making A Comeback
The Windows 8 start button is making a comeback! Or so the rumors suggest. Business and every-day Joe users of the world’s most widely used operating system can now feel better that their familiar desktop environment will be on its way back once Microsoft releases its forthcoming update Windows Blue ...
Two Computers In One: The Value In Installing Windows On Your Mac
The prevailing wisdom is that Macs cost more than Windows PCs. Looking strictly at costs in the store, you would have to agree with that. However, given that Windows can be run on a Mac quite easily, is it possible that the versatility of the Mac may make it more cost-effective than what a sale tag ...
Imagine The Possibilities If FaceTime Was Cross-Platform
FaceTime is an excellent video calling solution. Offered by Apple, it is probably the easiest to use in its functionality, and it offers good quality video calls. There’s only one problem with it - you have to have an Apple device or computer to use it (it's not cross-platform). I’ve been a long tim ...
The Mobile Phone Turns 40 Years Old This Month
The first mobile phone call was made on April 4th, 1973, which basically means mobile phones turn 40 years old this month. Motorola was the first company to make a call, followed by a string of others, most notably Nokia. Back then, the idea of a phone not tethered to a landline, regardless of its s ...
The Apple iPhone 5S Could Be A Major Refresh After All
With the iPhone 5 now having been in general release for half a year, speculation is now running rife for the iPhone 5S. Not that such behavior is surprising. The tech media is still hooked on any news that comes out of Apple, even if lately it hasn’t been as earth-shatteringly amazing as it has bee ...
Jony Ive Spearheads Minimalist Design Overhaul For iOS
Ever since Scott Forstall was dumped from Apple over the Maps debacle and Jony Ive took over the “human interface design” section of iOS, many believed that this signalled the beginning of a change in the direction of Apple’s mobile operating system, which has remained largely the same (in terms of ...
Rare 1984 Video Of Steve Wozniak: A Valuable Piece Of Tech History
A rare video of Steve Wozniak from 1984 has surfaced where he talks about the beginnings of Apple, the dynamic and focuses of both Steve Jobs and himself in building computers, and how they started the Apple enterprise in the mid-70s in a garage. This video is a fantastic window into how the other “ ...
The Reasons Why Tech Keynotes Are Becoming Irrelevant
Remember the glory days of Steve Jobs’ return to Apple and his hypnotic quality to charm and thrill an audience with Apple’s latest wonder gadgets? Back then, the innovations that Apple led the industry with were nothing short of magical. Say what you like about Jobs, but he was quite the showman. T ...
Podcasts & Why They Could Be The Future Of Entertainment Content
The future of much of our entertainment will undoubtedly be provided through online channels via the internet. Since this entertainment content is on demand, it makes sense that we would subscribe to it and then be notified when new content is available. We already have this system in place for podc ...
On Demand Television: TV Content Consumption Continues To Change
Having the ability to choose what you want to watch, when you want to watch it, on what device you want to watch it on is the new nirvana of content consumption. Gone are the days of buying paper TV guides to peruse analogue listings of when to watch your favorite shows which are arbitrarily set by ...
Voice Gives Way To Data: Erosion Of Voice Communications Technology
With all the talk about what the next big tech item will be in the next few years, whether it be the iWatch, Apple Television, flexible displays, wearable technology and the like, one area that has slipped under the radar has been the gradual erosion of traditional voice communications technology. I ...
Why The Internet Is Today’s Version Of The Wild West
The internet, as we know it today, has been around for almost two decades for the mainstream public. That may seem like a long time but in actual fact, the internet is still going through its “Wild West” stage, with vast areas of untamed territory where pretty much anything goes. The internet is an ...
Our Expectations Of Apple: Are They Reasonable Or Ridiculous?
Are our expectations of Apple reasonable or ridiculous? Let's take a look. Apple started the 21st century with an incredible decade of growth, innovation and industry-changing devices that have impacted the way we all connect with each other and the internet. The iPod, iPhone and iPad are incredibly ...
The Future Of OS X & iOS: What To Possibly Expect In 2013 – 2014
Now that we’re in February, speculation has commenced on what OS X 10.9 will look like. Apple is keeping its cards close to its chest as usual, but that hasn’t stopped the pundits from speculating. What will be the future of OS X and iOS? Apple has established a yearly schedule for release of its fl ...