Author: Dean Anthony Gratton

Dr Dean Anthony Gratton is a bestselling author and columnist. Dean has worked extensively within the wireless communications R&D industry and has an accomplished career in software engineering. He was an Editor of the Specification of the Bluetooth System: Profiles, v1.1 and participated in defining the initial Bluetooth Personal Area Networking profiles. He was also active in the NFC technology and marketing committees. Dean is a contributor to several industry periodicals, where he has written many contentious articles sharing his thoughts and challenges on wireless industry news, opinions and gossip. Dean has become an influential social media persona (as @grattonboy) and has been listed in the 50 “Top Dogs” of Twitter. He is also listed as one of the 'Top Marketing Book Authors on Twitter' in Social Media Marketing Magazine. Dean holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology and a Doctorate in Telecommunications.

Technology

Lawnmower Man Effect: Our Need For Virtual Perpetual Connection

Dean Anthony Gratton 12 years ago

We’re all connected. As consumers, we all crave a perpetual connection to the wide area network or, as we commonly understand it, the Internet. Person ...

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iTeufel Magnum Review: It’s The Bentley Of Bluetooth Audio

Dean Anthony Gratton 12 years ago

I have used Teufel audio products for five years now, and I associate excellent build and sound quality with the brand. So, it was only natural for me ...

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I Know What I Want for Christmas: The Nokia Lumia 920

Dean Anthony Gratton 12 years ago

Seriously, the Nokia Lumia 920 is simply stunning! This smartphone almost takes you by the hand as it sits comfortably in your palm with a bounding co ...

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Parrot Zik Headphones: Touch-Activated, Bluetooth & Oh So Trendy

Dean Anthony Gratton 12 years ago

I am in possession of the much anticipated Parrot Zik headphones - they are stylish, trendy and designed by renowned French product designer Philippe ...

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Netgear Wi-Fi Extender Review: Ease, Simplicity & Transparency

Dean Anthony Gratton 12 years ago

There has been a certain level of complexity associated with wireless-enabled products, which has not only frustrated me both as an engineer and end-u ...

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Apple Released A New iPhone, So Now What?

Dean Anthony Gratton 12 years ago

I woke up Wednesday morning to the furor of Apple’s new iPhone launch, and I wasn’t necessarily overly excited to hear the news – I’ve become a little ...

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Jabra Solemate Portable Bluetooth Speaker: A Poolside Review

Dean Anthony Gratton 12 years ago

When the Jabra Solemate first arrived, I was intrigued at how such a small, if ultra-cool, device could produce the sort of sounds I had been promised ...

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Getting Personal With The Jabra HALO2 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

Dean Anthony Gratton 12 years ago

“Where do I begin…” the opening lyrics to the soundtrack from Love Story suddenly seem very appropriate as I type this review surrounded by a comforti ...

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Social Media

Twitter Milestone: A Reflection After Sending 100,000 Tweets

Dean Anthony Gratton 12 years ago

I’ve done it! I’m not sure if it’s a notable and widely recognizable Twitter milestone, but I have, as of two days ago, sent over 100,000 tweets – tha ...

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