Author Archives: laura

Twitter Auto-Follow Fake-Out

Posted on July 13, 2012 by laura

Ever had the feeling that Twitter is auto-following new followers even when you have the auto-follow option turned off? Well, it seems a UI bug might be giving you that impression erroneously. Here’s a screen snap I made while browsing … Continue reading →

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Lead User Innovation: TouchFire iPad Screen-Top Keyboard

Posted on July 13, 2012 by laura

When Apple released the iPad I couldn’t wait. A friend in the US who didn’t understand what all the fuss was about ordered one and sent it to me. I was sure it would be perfect for most of what … Continue reading →

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You Have To Feel The Music

Posted on July 3, 2012 by laura

This is the second or third year I’ve been blow away by a group I’d never heard of during the opening act for a headliner at Montreux Jazz. Until the iPod and audio compression came along, and until I moved … Continue reading →

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Filming A Wedding With A Tablet? Hell Yeah!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by laura

Yesterday I attended a wedding in Trélex, a village in Switzerland with just over 1,300 inhabitants. What is this man doing with an iPad in front of the altar? Filming the bride and groom coming into the Church, of course! … Continue reading →

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Friday Evening In Lausanne

Posted on June 17, 2012 by laura

I was hoping to do a few posts this weekend. Things didn’t turn out as planned, but it was a lovely weekend here. I took this photo with my iPhone on Friday evening. I seldom get the chance to see … Continue reading →

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Eco Traveler Backpack: Hands-On Test Of Personal Solar Power

Posted on June 12, 2012 by laura

Before my trip to Morocco back in March I decided to buy a solar charger backpack. I knew I was going to be making heavy use of several portable electronic devices (iPhone, camera, GPS) during my trip and would be … Continue reading →

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The Obscure Future Of The Digital Book

Posted on May 31, 2012 by laura

Recently I stumbled across something that made me think of my first real post here on The Well-Prepared Mind over two years ago: Are we overlooking the real digital book revolution? At the time I was wondering why the digital … Continue reading →

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The Tuareg Rally Drone

Posted on May 15, 2012 by laura

The Tuareg Rally was a great way to see first-hand how technology is being used everywhere. The Rally’s press team was using an 8-propeller video drone, which was a big improvement over the autogyro used at the Breslau Rally last … Continue reading →

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Personal Communication Trends: WhatsApp Builds An SMS Alternative With Mass Appeal

Posted on May 13, 2012 by laura

Facebook Is Killing Text Messaging, Report Says That article from the Bits Blog at the New York Times caught my eye yesterday. It wasn’t much more than a plug for a recent Strand Consult report linking increased use of mobile … Continue reading →

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Election Day in France: A Storm Is Coming?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by laura

News of the elections results is starting to be reported internationally and on the Internet, but official announcements in France won’t come until after the polls close in the major cities at 8pm WEST.

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