Year: 2017

The Future of Business is a Digital Spokesperson — Let’s Build a Preview Using Microsoft’s Bot Framework

James Robinson
The Future of Business is a Digital Spokesperson — Let’s Build a Preview Using Microsoft’s Bot Framework
Everyone loves a great conversation. And the conversational U.I. is coming on quickly. Chatbots have been all the rage for the past couple of years — and the technology is quickly catching up to the hype. As our trust in artificial intelligence grows, so too does our faith in letting it do more and more important work for us. And... Read More

Apple HomePod isn’t an Amazon Echo rival – it’s a Sonos killer

James Robinson
Apple HomePod isn’t an Amazon Echo rival – it’s a Sonos killer
For months, analysts all over the industry foretold the coming of the Siri Speaker – a Wi-Fi audio device from Apple that had a home assistant baked right in.  They said it would be Apple’s answer to the Amazon Echo or the Google Home, and those who were close to it said those were the products Apple engineers looked to emulate. ... Read More

The best wireless headphones available today

James Robinson
The best wireless headphones available today
Wireless headphones can be polarizing. Not everyone loves the idea of dropping the stalwart 3.5mm jack. But, listen, it's possible to get that pristine audio quality that wired headsets provided along with the convenience of wire-free listening. All you need is a pair of awesome wireless headphones, and thankfully we've rounded up 10 of the best right here.  You might've... Read More

The best Bluetooth speaker available today

James Robinson
The best Bluetooth speaker available today
Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker? We can help. We've listened to hundreds of these wireless speakers over the years and have put our heads together to form a definitive list of the best ones you can buy.  Curious what Bluetooth speakers are all about? If you want a quick and easy way to play music around your home or... Read More

The best free alternative to Adobe Lightroom 2017

James Robinson
The best free alternative to Adobe Lightroom 2017
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has two main functions: processing images, and organizing them (through tags, naming, rating, and metadata). It's hugely popular among professional and hobbyist photographers thanks to its ability to process photos in batches and optimize workflow, but it's not the only option – there are several superb free alternatives that are almost as powerful. Like Lightroom, all the... Read More