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bdcb87fca9ac325c434184804c55fc77 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2019/09/25/not-all-digital-platforms-make-it-to-the-finish-line/ | Not All Digital Platforms Make It To The Finish Line | Not All Digital Platforms Make It To The Finish Line
There’s been an endless stream of advice in recent years urging businesses to shift their models from traditional serial product or service delivery to platform thinking. Unfortunately, it’s easier said than done. When a group of researchers set out to measure the re... |
fe521cd70f1b1b6e629c3a97688ccee7 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2020/05/10/everyone-seems-okay-with-remote-digital-collaboration-except-maybe-managers/?sh=204502c93d84 | Everyone Seems Okay With Remote Digital Collaboration, Except Maybe Managers | Everyone Seems Okay With Remote Digital Collaboration, Except Maybe Managers
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Two-thirds of U.S. workers say their quality of worklife has improved amid the recent COVID-19 disruptions. However, managers and executives are having a tougher time wit... |
7381187b8765381ccef0bef2f5912748 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2020/11/11/tomorrows-digital-careers-technologists-need-business-skills-businesspeople-need-technology-skills/ | Tomorrow’s Digital Careers: Technologists Need Business Skills, Businesspeople Need Technology Skills | Tomorrow’s Digital Careers: Technologists Need Business Skills, Businesspeople Need Technology Skills
What skills will matter? getty
Every organization wants to build their future on digital technologies, but what does it take to make it all happen? To get a better sense of the skills and talents that will be in deman... |
d5b0a1ec2bea7b47a9e86e357ef46536 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2020/11/30/the-next-boom-moving-faster-than-ever-but-in-a-more-human-centered-way/?sh=1d41ecc275b7 | The Next Boom: Moving Faster Than Ever, But In A More Human-Centered Way | The Next Boom: Moving Faster Than Ever, But In A More Human-Centered Way
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This is the latest installment of my ongoing series of discussions with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and corporate leaders on what to expect as the world recovers in the post-Covid era in terms... |
3b7eeb0dbb4e382ddf3534d40b6e088a | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2021/02/22/after-a-bruising-year-logistics-and-supply-chains-are-ripe-for-technology-disruption/?sh=25a46e885365 | After A Bruising Year, Logistics And Supply Chains Are Ripe For Technology Disruption | After A Bruising Year, Logistics And Supply Chains Are Ripe For Technology Disruption
Technology is changing the way we deliver goods and services. getty
The Covid-19 crisis opened many eyes across the world to the importance of adding as much intelligence as possible to our supply chain and logistics networks. Supply... |
07ab3e85a483e42b332bad6f80f39171 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2021/04/21/corporate-leaders-grade-work-from-home-one-year-later/ | Corporate Leaders Grade Work From Home, One Year Later | Corporate Leaders Grade Work From Home, One Year Later
Many forward-looking business leaders say work-from-anywhere has been a win-win. getty
What have we been learning from the Great Dispersal, the forced work-from-home/work-from-anywhere experiment that was thrust upon us more than a year ago? Are companies incline... |
6136c4af25bf28e305ed9ece643abbae | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2021/04/21/only-a-handful-of-enterprises-are-ready-for-a-digital-data-driven-future/ | Only A Handful Of Enterprises Are Ready For A Digital, Data-Driven Future | Only A Handful Of Enterprises Are Ready For A Digital, Data-Driven Future
Cloud computing has done more than any other technology initiative to prepare us for a digital ... [+] future getty
What’s ahead in the next few years? Who knows? But it’s nice to know there’s plenty of optimism about the future, much of it made... |
f352096b2edae47ee94bd79d8c32f4c1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2018/05/17/is-it-whisky-or-whiskey-and-why-it-matters/ | Is It Whisky Or Whiskey And Why It Matters | Is It Whisky Or Whiskey And Why It Matters
A 19th century advertisement for Cork Distilleries Photo, J Micallef
The Irish spell whiskey with an e between the k and the y while their Scottish counterparts leave out the e. The distinction, in addition to being the bane of proof readers, also offers some important insight... |
fa63b3bc90c23f2ea28f1872f2beb059 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2018/12/01/whats-in-your-cellar-counterfeit-wines-are-a-multi-billion-dollar-problem/?sh=6483bb651c83 | What's In Your Cellar? Counterfeit Wines Are A Multi-Billion Dollar Problem | What's In Your Cellar? Counterfeit Wines Are A Multi-Billion Dollar Problem
Authentic and Counterfeit bottles of Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet. Can you identify the real one?... [+] Answer at the bottom of the page Photo, courtesy of winefraud.com
Counterfeit wines are a multi-billion dollar issue in the world’s wine i... |
5a0ff73d38fa3a7056ca625fae911a24 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2018/12/29/exploring-the-world-of-spanish-brandy/ | Exploring The World Of Spanish Brandy | Exploring The World Of Spanish Brandy
Gonzales Byass, Lepanto, Solera Gran Reserva, Brandy de Jerez Photo, courtesy Gonzalez Byass
It’s likely that Spain was the first European country to produce brandy. The practice of distillation was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by the Moors in the 8th century. It’s not clear... |
2afb3c04e227c6475138e16e89d384d5 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/01/17/the-future-of-ultra-premium-tequila/ | The Future Of Ultra-Premium Tequila | The Future Of Ultra-Premium Tequila
Greg Cohen in Patron's Maturation Warehouse Photo, courtesy Greg Cohen
Over the last several years the premium and ultra-premium tequila market have been among the fastest growing segments of the U.S. spirits industry. Recently we sat down with Greg Cohen (GC) to explore the future o... |
e4537569a5e7df45475711dd0ad03eb8 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/02/14/exploring-the-world-of-cuban-rum/ | Exploring The World of Cuban Rum | Exploring The World of Cuban Rum
A display of Havana Club 7 YO at a Cuban government store in Havana
The is the first of a two-part series on Cuban rum. Part I explores the world of Cuban rum, while Part II, What Cuban Rums To Bring Home: A Short Guide provides tasting notes and recommendations on what rums to buy whe... |
e9ef0c23b7f97cb1f6a3659ce546e655 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/03/30/the-american-cocktail-scene-a-conversation-with-ray-jackie-foley/?sh=502384185f1a | The American Cocktail Scene: A Conversation With Ray & Jaclyn Foley | The American Cocktail Scene: A Conversation With Ray & Jaclyn Foley
Ray & Jaclyn Foley, BARTENDER Magazine Photo, courtesy Jacklyn Foley
Recently I sat down with two icons of the American cocktail scene, Ray and Jaclyn Foley. Ray Foley is a former Marine who for decades worked behind the bar and managed one of the larg... |
c2157ce8404e6456c00a2b870bd3c3d4 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/05/01/coleburn-single-malt-one-of-the-worlds-rarest-scotch-whiskies/ | Coleburn Single Malt: One Of The World's Rarest Scotch Whiskies | Coleburn Single Malt: One Of The World's Rarest Scotch Whiskies
Gordon & MacPhail 1981 from Coleburn Distillery Photo, courtesy Gordon & MacPhail
Gordon & MacPhail, the specialty bottler and single malt whisky creator, recently unveiled its Spring Collection. Among the highlights of its latest releases is the Gordon & ... |
f4cff8414315841c8a5c48922133b9b2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/08/01/gordon-macphail-honors-the-lost-distilleries-of-speyside/ | Gordon & MacPhail Honors The Lost Distilleries of Speyside | Gordon & MacPhail Honors The Lost Distilleries of Speyside
Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection, Summer 2019 Releases Photo, courtesy, Gordon & MacPhail
Scotch whisky creator and specialty bottler Gordon & MacPhail has released its Summer Collection. The new release includes some of the oldest ever whisky releases from... |
f2b026be176844380f1e0abf2dfbb46e | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/08/01/rose-understanding-the-pink-wine-revolution-a-conversation-with-elizabeth-gabay-mw/ | Rosé, Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution: A Conversation With Elizabeth Gabay, MW | Rosé, Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution: A Conversation With Elizabeth Gabay, MW
Elizabeth Gabay conducting a Slovakian Rose masterclass at The Danube Wine Challenge.
Elizabeth Gabay, MW is one of the world’s foremost authorities on rosé wines. Her recent book, Rosé: Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution has quic... |
22117abac76faa8d5abeea5f9c5da465 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/08/08/you-just-bought-a-cask-of-scotch-whisky-now-what/?sh=5be63d341643 | You Just Bought A Cask of Scotch Whisky: Now What? | You Just Bought A Cask of Scotch Whisky: Now What?
A cask of 1995 Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Recently Up For Auction Photo, clourtesy Cask 88
Auctions of rare Scotch whiskies have become an increasingly prominent feature of the Scotch whisky market. In 2018, the value of Scotch whiskies sold at auction exceede... |
4a2327c9131705f60eea8e00cd2da7b7 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/08/29/let-bombay-sapphire-gin-reawaken-your-creativity/ | Let Bombay Sapphire Gin Reawaken Your Creativity | Let Bombay Sapphire Gin Reawaken Your Creativity
Bombay Sapphire Gin's Robotics Painter Photo, courtesy Bombay Sapphire Gin
Gin is arguably the most creative sector in the beverage industry. With hundreds of different botanicals to choose from, the range of possible aroma and flavor profiles is virtually unlimited. No... |
d564b8829c8d6568c592b7330aa44c7f | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2020/03/07/cristalino-tequila-get-ready-for-a-whole-new-type-of-tequila/ | Cristalino Tequila: Get Ready For A Whole New Type Of Tequila | Cristalino Tequila: Get Ready For A Whole New Type Of Tequila
Shot glass splash of tequila Getty
Tequila is the fastest growing spirits category in the United States. A new type of tequila, cristalino, now being released in the U.S., promises to spur that growth rate even more.
Cristalino is usually an añejo or extra ... |
06920f83d2405f047126afdea94623d2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2020/04/04/how-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-upending-the-alcoholic-beverage-industry/?sh=7b9c042b4b0b | How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Upending The Alcoholic Beverage Industry | How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Upending The Alcoholic Beverage Industry
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Historically, the beverage business was among the most recession resilient businesses in America. According to David Ozgo, Senior Vice President, Economic and Strategic Analysis at the Distilled Spiri... |
6176f180bb812fbf4d5ed1e024e7c29e | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2020/08/14/the-worlds-top-10-vodkas-according-to-the-international-wine--spirits-competition/?sh=3fa82f827bc0 | The World’s Top 10 Vodkas According To The International Wine & Spirits Competition | The World’s Top 10 Vodkas According To The International Wine & Spirits Competition
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Vodka is the one spirit that is truly international. It is consumed in around 200 countries around the world, and is produced in approximately 100 countries. There are over a 1,000 different vodka brands. Collecti... |
b4c69b33068157f2061837005718e7f8 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2020/11/14/why-you-should-buy-costcos-kirkland-signature-scotch-whisky/?sh=58db2dc261d0 | Why You Should Buy Costco’s Kirkland Signature Scotch Whisky | Why You Should Buy Costco’s Kirkland Signature Scotch Whisky
The Kirkland Signature Scotch Whisky Range Photo, courtesy Alexander Murray
Costco Stores is the world’s third largest retailer. With 785 stores worldwide, 546 of which are in the United States, the chain generated over 163 billion dollars in its fiscal year... |
6e552d25b4d0921c101d903bf11990ed | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/03/25/bowmore-releases-three-ultra-aged-scotch-whisky-expressions/?ss=spirits&sh=8afa4a33f8d7 | Bowmore Releases Three Ultra-Aged Scotch Whisky Expressions | Bowmore Releases Three Ultra-Aged Scotch Whisky Expressions
Bowmore, 30 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Photo, courtesy Bowmore Distillery
The Bowmore distillery dates back to 1779, and was the first Islay distillery to obtain an official government license. It is the oldest distillery on Islay, and the second oldest in... |
65fb9ad938e85b9db35517484b4311da | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/03/28/why-you-should-explore-the-world-of-ultra-aged-cognac/ | Why You Should Explore The World Of Ultra-Aged Cognac | Why You Should Explore The World Of Ultra-Aged Cognac
A glass of Cognac on a wooden barrel Photo courtesy BNIC/ Stéphane Charbeau
Cognac is among the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages. Along with rum, it was among the first spirits exported globally. Cognac exports began sometime during the 16th century. By the 17th... |
5eb4385d81a555340470eae015517dc9 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/04/15/why-pinot-noir-may-be-the-best-wine-for-your-health/ | Why Pinot Noir May Be The Best Wine For Your Health | Why Pinot Noir May Be The Best Wine For Your Health
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The benefits of drinking red wine have long been debated. Numerous studies have suggested that there is a link between moderate red wine consumption and heart health, but the issue has yet to be definitively settled.
Acc... |
d5b8bdd43c843c0b2e6f938949c289c9 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/04/16/a-priceless-collection-of-black-bowmore-slated-for-sothebys--auction/ | A Priceless Collection Of Black Bowmore Slated For Sotheby’s Auction | A Priceless Collection Of Black Bowmore Slated For Sotheby’s Auction
The Five Expressions of Black Bowmore Photo, courtesy Bowmore Distillery
Bowmore, one of Islay’s storied distilleries, is collaborating with Sotheby’s Hong Kong to auction off a rare collection of the entire Black Bowmore range of Scotch whiskies. T... |
768c4d583f3a416ffaf103ca6fb2c735 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/04/17/octomores-latest-peated-whiskies-releases-are-worth-a-taste/ | Octomore’s Latest Peated Whiskies Releases Are Worth A Taste | Octomore’s Latest Peated Whiskies Releases Are Worth A Taste
The latest Octomore releases Photo, courtesy Bruichladdich Distillery
Octomore is a line of super-peated whiskies produced by the Bruichladdich distillery – one of Islay’s most iconic distilleries. Recently, the distillery released its latest batch of Octomo... |
d143c0c5b146fb21440a1a1086761eb5 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/04/18/the-london-spirits-competition-announces-2021-top-medalists/?sh=25f31cfe913c | The London Spirits Competition Announces 2021 Top Medalists | The London Spirits Competition Announces 2021 Top Medalists
Ramsbury Single Estate Vodka was picked as Spirit of the Year at the 2021 London Spirits Competition Photo, courtesy London Spirits Competition
The London Spirit Competition is an annual judging of international spirits organized by the Beverage Trade Network... |
bb9debcc743c92628722ed1d92af8a52 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/04/19/the-london-wine-competition-announces-2021-top-medalists/ | The London Wine Competition Announces 2021 Top Medalists | The London Wine Competition Announces 2021 Top Medalists
Wine Judging at the London Wine Competition Photo, courtesy London Wine Competition
The London Wine Competition is an international wine competition organized by Beverage Trade Network. Recently they announced the top ranked wines selected in the 2021 competitio... |
c355b734934901a236cc3e4765ddc006 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/04/22/exploring-the-world-of-rare-spirits-with-the-last-drop-distillers/ | Exploring The World Of Rare Spirits With The Last Drop Distillers | Exploring The World Of Rare Spirits With The Last Drop Distillers
The Last Drop, 1976, 37 YO, Jamaica Rum Photo, courtesy The Last Drop
The Last Drop Distillers (TLD) is a specialty bottler of rare, ultra-aged spirits. It was founded in 2008, by two icons of the spirits industry: Tom Jago and James Espey. Their aim wa... |
4353708729fef75b51558bf062b222a0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/04/27/the-san-francisco-world-spirits-competition-announces-the-2021-best-in-show-winners/?sh=1e3fa396b6bd | The San Francisco World Spirits Competition Announces The 2021 Best In Show Winners | The San Francisco World Spirits Competition Announces The 2021 Best In Show Winners
Judging during the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Photo, courtesy San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) is one of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions. It... |
f256da9ca238b616ca03fae10f473a9d | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/05/02/gordon--macphail-release-67-yo-scotch-whisky-mr-george-legacy-1953-from-glen-grant-distillery/?sh=39c76e4a5376 | Gordon & MacPhail Release 67 YO Scotch Whisky: Mr George Legacy 1953 From Glen Grant Distillery | Gordon & MacPhail Release 67 YO Scotch Whisky: Mr George Legacy 1953 From Glen Grant Distillery
Mr George Legacy 1953 from Glen Grant Distillery, is an ultra-rare bottling of a 67 YO Sherry cask ... [+] matured Glen Grant. Photo, courtesy Gordon & MacPhail
Scotch whisky is on a roll. Demand is soaring, consumer intere... |
589da54ac8e64ede9cfb40439be07f7e | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2021/05/03/the-worlds-top-rums-according-to-san-francisco-world-spirits-competition/ | The World’s Top Rums According To San Francisco World Spirits Competition | The World’s Top Rums According To San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Appleton Estate 8 YO Rum Photo, courtesy Appleton Estate
Over 3,000 spirits, including several hundred rums, are judged each year at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)
The SFWSC is the oldest spirits competition in the US, datin... |
12856803b2fbb6d144651aa8f559a1b7 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeparlock/2020/06/26/flood-of-accusations-of-sexual-misconduct-made-against-ubisoft-employees-company-says-it-will-investigate/ | Flood Of Accusations Of Sexual Misconduct Made Against Ubisoft Employees, Company Says It Will Investigate | Flood Of Accusations Of Sexual Misconduct Made Against Ubisoft Employees, Company Says It Will Investigate
The Ubisoft logo, as seen in Rainbow Six Siege. Ubisoft
Correction (June 30, 2020, 8:25AM BST): This originally identified Jason Paradise as a marketing executive at Ubisoft Toronto. He was actually a community m... |
2d3b5e93200c3264fceb5f9956facaac | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeparlock/2020/10/30/far-cry-6-and-rainbow-six-quarantine-have-been-delayed-into-the-next-financial-year/ | ‘Far Cry 6’ And ‘Rainbow Six Quarantine’ Have Been Delayed Into The Next Financial Year | ‘Far Cry 6’ And ‘Rainbow Six Quarantine’ Have Been Delayed Into The Next Financial Year
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Ubisoft has delayed Far Cry 6, pushing it back by potentially over a year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In its latest earnings report, the publisher states that Far Cry 6, which was originally scheduled fo... |
16cb7d0a75d4123dcd62ba44503cc545 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeparlock/2021/02/10/the-pokemon-trading-card-game-pokmon-promotion-what-are-the-cards-and-how-to-get-them/?sh=5c26c9245883 | The Pokémon Trading Card Game McDonalds Promotion: What Are The Cards, And How To Get Them [Updated] | The Pokémon Trading Card Game McDonalds Promotion: What Are The Cards, And How To Get Them [Updated]
The Pokémon TCG booster pack included with Happy Meals (image courtesy of PokéBeach). PokéBeach
Update [21:32PM GMT, February 11 2021]: McDonalds has released the following statement, confirming it is working on restoc... |
7298d9a6af4f28114afeca723dba4231 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeparlock/2021/03/29/pokmon-trading-card-game-shadowless-base-set-charizard-sells-for-over-300000/?sh=25f9ce147e4d | Pokémon: Trading Card Game Shadowless Base Set Charizard Sells For Over $300,000 | Pokémon: Trading Card Game Shadowless Base Set Charizard Sells For Over $300,000
Charizard is the game's most valuable card. The Pokémon Company/Wizards of the Coast
One of the Pokémon: Trading Card Games' most valuable cards has just sold on Ebay for over $300,000.
The card, a first edition shadowless Base Set Chariz... |
e5d70a8cf3a8bb3397c040bf3b8178ec | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeparlock/2021/04/12/magic-the-gathering-strixhavens-mystical-archive-explained-what-are-the-cards-and-how-do-i-get-them/ | ‘Magic The Gathering’ Strixhaven’s Mystical Archive Explained: What Are The Cards, And How Do I Get Them? | ‘Magic The Gathering’ Strixhaven’s Mystical Archive Explained: What Are The Cards, And How Do I Get Them?
Faithless Looting, from the Mystical Archive. Carly Mazur
One of my favorite things about recent Magic the Gathering sets has been Showcase cards. Cards that represent the themes of the set are given unique frames... |
8033cc6c1b8e87c512395aa0dcfc9a9f | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeparlock/2021/04/13/facebook-will-announce-new-vr-games-at-the-oculus-gaming-showcase-on-april-21/ | Facebook Will Announce New VR Games At The Oculus Gaming Showcase on April 21 | Facebook Will Announce New VR Games At The Oculus Gaming Showcase on April 21
The Oculus Quest 2 was launched last year. Sonny Costin
Facebook has announced its first Oculus Gaming Showcase, where it will unveil its latest VR games.
The event will be held on April 21 at 3PM PT, and will be streamed live through Twitch... |
7ec40c5b498797c6baa4d0c3361664a1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeparlock/2021/04/15/resident-evil-4-is-getting-a-vr-remake-on-the-oculus-quest-2/ | ‘Resident Evil 4’ Is Getting A VR Remake On The Oculus Quest 2 | ‘Resident Evil 4’ Is Getting A VR Remake On The Oculus Quest 2
Resident Evil 4 Capcom
Capcom has announced it is remaking Resident Evil 4 for VR, exclusively for the Oculus Quest 2.
In partnership with Oculus Studios and Armature Studios, the remake will be shift the camera from over Leon Kennedy's shoulder to a more ... |
209a61081b1a71dfa56d7a6e6cabb17d | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joevogel/2018/05/06/was-princes-androgyny-about-identity-or-branding/ | Was Prince's Androgyny About Identity Or Branding? | Was Prince's Androgyny About Identity Or Branding?
NETHERLANDS - MAY 29: Photo of PRINCE; Posed portrat of Prince, sunglasses (Photo by Virginia... [+] Turbett/Redferns)
Excerpted from This Thing Called Life: Prince, Race, Sex, Religion, and Music (Bloomsbury Academic, 2018)
In a 1997 interview on VH1, comedian Chris R... |
1f8e689deb88f747f13108c13ef3fa2a | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joevogel/2018/10/15/what-music-will-be-featured-in-season-3-of-stranger-things/ | What Music Will Be Featured In Season 3 of 'Stranger Things'? | What Music Will Be Featured In Season 3 of 'Stranger Things'?
Caleb McLaughlin, from left, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo and Finn Wolfhard... [+] arrive at the premiere of "Stranger Things" season two at the Regency Bruin Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/I... |
c347f2d916ad0af53d60cdbad79b1cd5 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalleneurope/2018/08/24/meet-the-british-fintech-firm-aiming-to-solve-europes-late-payments-crisis/ | Meet The British Fintech Firm Aiming To Solve Europe's Late Payment Crisis | Meet The British Fintech Firm Aiming To Solve Europe's Late Payment Crisis
The CEO of Previse, Paul Christensen, believes that his company can eradicate the problem of late... [+] invoicing Previse
When the British government contractor Carillion folded in January of this year, politicians were quick to bemoan a ‘stor... |
47ae7e753b198b47e80575a8837805c6 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalleneurope/2018/09/27/belgian-firm-aims-to-protect-fintechs-against-hackers-with-cyber-security-launch/ | New Belgian Cyber-Security Platform To Protect Start-Ups From Hackers | New Belgian Cyber-Security Platform To Protect Start-Ups From Hackers
Trusted Fintech gives start-ups the opportunity to show investors that they are cyber-secure B-Hive
A collaborative fintech platform in Belgium has launched an innovative new program aiming to improve cyber-security for start-ups. Trusted Fintech, wh... |
e163501f38c7865608c8d9544d7ff087 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalleneurope/2019/08/02/aximetria-launches-first-neural-voice-authorization-for-mobile-banking/ | Aximetria Launches First Neural Voice Authorization For Mobile Banking | Aximetria Launches First Neural Voice Authorization For Mobile Banking
The number of mobile malware attacks increased by 54% from 2016 to 2017, according to Symantec Getty
The mobile banking revolution truly has swept across the globe.
While Norway has the highest proportion of mobile banking users on the continent – a... |
a5b5d9334cea4cd437bd79f12ec02ede | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johanmoreno/2019/09/29/google-is-randomly-giving-away-even-more-free-google-home-mini-speakers/ | Google Is Randomly Giving Away Even More Free Google Home Mini Speakers | Google Is Randomly Giving Away Even More Free Google Home Mini Speakers
Isabelle Olsson, senior industrial designer for Google Inc., speaks about the Google Home Mini voice ... [+] speaker during a product launch event in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Google unveiled the second generation... |
7c7402a871d9b29cb2d7b155c0ae4eed | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johanmoreno/2020/05/19/downloads-of-googles-zoom-killer-grew-900-since-march/ | Downloads of Google’s “Zoom Killer” Grew 900% Since March | Downloads of Google’s “Zoom Killer” Grew 900% Since March
Google Meet includes live captions powered by Google’s speech recognition technology. Google
Recently published data suggests Google Meet is seeing a surge in downloads after Google started offering free access to the video conferencing service.
Analytics from... |
b6e5d346d460794ed97d7e5dd2eea17a | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johanmoreno/2020/08/31/google-trends-show-comfort-food-has-dominated-covid-19-diets/ | Google Trends Show Comfort Food Has Dominated COVID-19 Diets | Google Trends Show Comfort Food Has Dominated COVID-19 Diets
KIEV, UKRAINE - 2020/08/01: In this photo illustration, ice cream (banana, chocolate, creme brulee, ... [+] berry sorbet) at Tell Me About China Restaurant. (Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRock... |
dd8d850c6c23566f8cffc2434c779b24 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johanmoreno/2021/03/31/threatened-by-amazon-albertsons-partners-with-google-to-digitalize-the-grocery-shopping-experience/ | Threatened By Amazon, Albertsons Partners With Google To Digitalize The Grocery Shopping Experience | Threatened By Amazon, Albertsons Partners With Google To Digitalize The Grocery Shopping Experience
Customer makes his way to an Albertsons market in the the Los Feliz area. (Photo by Ken Lubas/Los ... [+] Angeles Times via Getty Images) Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Just as Amazon expands its brick-and-mortar gr... |
779c93df7f348bd2d93214a0e4b9473e | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2020/07/17/mark-mandela-day-by-planning-a-trip-to-commemorate-human-rights/?sh=71bdbaf848c2 | Mark Mandela Day By Planning A Trip To Commemorate Human Rights | Mark Mandela Day By Planning A Trip To Commemorate Human Rights
COVID-19, the rise of authoritarianism, and misunderstandings of rights, freedoms and privileges make it more important than ever to learn about and protect human rights.
July 18 is Mandela Day, commemorating the 1918 birthday of Nelson Mandela, whose lead... |
8110cbb37790b68069a437a3753f5f39 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2021/03/24/coral-restoration-and-why-you-should-choose-hotels-that-support-it/?sh=4e3d6b30969c | Coral Restoration And Why You Should Choose Hotels That Support It | Coral Restoration And Why You Should Choose Hotels That Support It
If you were lucky enough to take a tropical beach vacation more than 30 years ago, you were likely amazed at the underwater world you could explore with a snorkel and mask. Since then, underwater enthusiasts often find reefs are a disappointment, with b... |
dc8f211df464a5cc528ad14752d4feec | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2021/04/09/the-islands-of-tahiti-are-reopening-on-may-1-2021/?sh=7c4cc7171f11 | The Islands Of Tahiti Are Reopening This May | The Islands Of Tahiti Are Reopening This May
Announced April 7, 2021, the French Polynesian islands will again welcome tourists starting May 1.
Seascape at the beach in Tikehau island in Tahiti. getty
Tahiti reopening official announcement
In an April 7, 2021 press conference, President of French Polynesia Edouard Fri... |
2e00810d8ce5eae93d8af2c8b926fe8f | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2021/04/13/vacations-for-kids-on-the-autism-spectrum-this-beach-resort-is-an-advanced-certified-autism-center/?sh=7f1a303bbf28 | Vacations For Kids On The Autism Spectrum: Beaches Resorts Are Advanced Certified Autism Centers | Vacations For Kids On The Autism Spectrum: Beaches Resorts Are Advanced Certified Autism Centers
Beach vacations are meant to be easy, which is why so many people love all-inclusives. The three Beaches Resorts (in Turks and Caicos and Jamaica) are making it easier for everyone to have a vacation, including kids who are... |
aace8746f4668301461388b907b3207c | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2021/04/19/grenadas-chocolate-as-fine-as-its-beaches/?sh=300572e65dc5 | Grenada’s Chocolate: As Fine As Its Beaches | Grenada’s Chocolate: As Fine As Its Beaches
The Caribbean island of Grenada, with its sister islands Carriacou and Petite Martinique, is famous for its stunning beaches and for its nutmeg. With ideal conditions for growing the best cacao beans, Grenada’s fame as a fine cocoa and chocolate producer is growing too. You c... |
b6e4e0765fc5f904080b860dd078d5db | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2021/04/26/beyond-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-uaes-ras-al-khaimah/?sh=120be8142da9 | Beyond Dubai And Abu Dhabi: UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah | Beyond Dubai And Abu Dhabi: UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah
Want a unique vacation destination once the world returns to traveling post-pandemic? You’ll likely be surprised by everything Ras Al Khaimah—called the most pristine of the United Arab Emirates—has to offer.
Where is Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah city and mountains g... |
06600312e063c00aae3fc8a4504e2380 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2021/04/29/new-way-to-explore-rwanda-a-solar-powered-luxury-houseboat/ | New Way To Explore Rwanda: A Solar-Powered Luxury Houseboat | New Way To Explore Rwanda: A Solar-Powered Luxury Houseboat
Debuting in summer 2021, this 10-cabin floating luxury hotel brings you to see a different side of Rwanda.
Float in one of the world’s most biodiverse ecozones
Rwanda is known to most travelers for its mountain gorillas and for the wildlife—including the “big ... |
9c9f0e8a2d0d51b0ace856b5f5e3729a | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joharper/2018/12/19/three-reasons-polands-ruling-party-could-lose-in-2019/ | Three Reasons Poland's Ruling Party Could Lose In 2019 | Three Reasons Poland's Ruling Party Could Lose In 2019
PiS leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski may need to pray even more in 2019 East News, Warsaw
Poland’s ruling party, Law and Justice (PiS) faces two major challenges after three and half years in power in 2019, the first being European elections in May, the second national el... |
ae748becf26f5694a07772b37fab82a8 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2014/08/13/curved-tvs-6-reasons-you-should-buy-one-and-6-more-why-you-shouldnt/ | Curved TVs: 6 Reasons You Should Buy One--And 6 More Why You Shouldn't | Curved TVs: 6 Reasons You Should Buy One--And 6 More Why You Shouldn't
After spending a couple of years ignominiously tucked away in the ‘concept corners’ of various technology shows, curved TVs suddenly exploded onto the mainstream scene in January when Samsung and LG revealed that their new TV ranges would contain a ... |
f444dc76da2574e6b24a1e11ac09b0c3 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2014/11/12/oled-for-everyone-lg-explains-how-its-making-oled-tvs-affordable/ | OLED For Everyone? LG Explains How It's Making OLED TVs Affordable | OLED For Everyone? LG Explains How It's Making OLED TVs Affordable
As I reported last week, now that Samsung has revealed it has no plans to launch any new OLED TVs until at least 2016, the door is wide open for leading OLED supporter LG Electronics to dominate this exciting new TV market.
There’s just one rather l... |
fcbc49bb638571de09aa9e5a7096deef | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/01/13/hands-on-with-samsungs-110-inch-8k-glasses-free-3d-tv-aka-my-head-hurts/ | Hands On With Samsung's 110-inch 8K Glasses-Free 3D TV (My Head Hurts) | Hands On With Samsung's 110-inch 8K Glasses-Free 3D TV (My Head Hurts)
If there was a CES 2015 award for Craziest TV That Actually Looks Likely To Go On Sale Eventually, it would surely have been won by Samsung for the 110-inch wide, 8K resolution monster posturing away in one corner of the Korean brand’s CES stand.
As... |
6ea2e8a19b0ea05c480869f4a84d68cc | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/03/05/lg-hits-out-at-oled-critics-promises-hdr-4k-oled-tvs-by-third-quarter/ | LG Hits Out At OLED Critics, Promises HDR 4K OLED TVs By Q3 | LG Hits Out At OLED Critics, Promises HDR 4K OLED TVs By Q3
The last couple of months have been unexpectedly tricky for LG’s TV division. For no sooner had the brand confidently nailed its TV colours to the previously more or less unimpeachable OLED mast at this year’s CES than a few dissenting voices started to creep ... |
dc7a4287d148007fcd3cc48a29016a0a | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/06/24/amazon-launches-worlds-first-high-dynamic-range-hdr-video-streaming-service/ | Amazon Grabs Key Tech Advantage Over Netflix With World's First HDR Streaming Service [Updated] | Amazon Grabs Key Tech Advantage Over Netflix With World's First HDR Streaming Service [Updated]
[Update: Since writing the story below, Amazon has informed me that adding HDR (using 10-bit encoding) to its video streams requires no extra broadband bit-rate. It has also confirmed that HDR is available on all streams of ... |
a94cb5cb0d81bf698826875d3111f61c | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/07/24/netflixs-4k-future-14-new-shows-and-films-announced/ | Netflix's 4K Future: 14 New Shows And Films Announced | Netflix's 4K Future: 14 New Shows And Films Announced
Netflix has revealed a launch schedule for its upcoming Originals content through to the end of 2016 - and people with 4K UHD TVs will be pleased to hear that a decent number of the new shows are going to be released in the higher-definition format.
It’s interestin... |
b9da0badbc3e206c35fab9ca5b544305 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/08/11/netflix-reveals-fastest-and-slowest-video-streaming-isps/ | The Best Internet Providers For Watching Netflix | The Best Internet Providers For Watching Netflix
As most people who’ve ever tried to watch streamed video will know, the experience you get is hugely dependent on the stability and speed of your broadband connection. Nobody appreciates this more than video streaming giant Netflix, of course. So the company routinely mo... |
20cca1f05117caee18bc6b9945cc4a85 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/09/14/how-dolby-plans-to-revolutionise-the-sound-on-your-tablet-smartphone-and-tv/ | How Dolby Plans To Revolutionize The Sound On Your Tablet, Smartphone And TV | How Dolby Plans To Revolutionize The Sound On Your Tablet, Smartphone And TV
Dolby Laboratories is in the midst of a real surge of activity right now. Not content with developing the premium Dolby Cinema experience for commercial movie theaters and Dolby Vision for the new generation of 4K UHD HDR TVs, it’s also getti... |
9953ebd5d14a8169ac41128465c512ac | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/09/15/new-apple-tv-vs-old-apple-tv-giant-leap-or-baby-step/ | New Apple TV Vs Old Apple TV: Giant Leap Or Baby Step? | New Apple TV Vs Old Apple TV: Giant Leap Or Baby Step?
Three years is a seriously long time in today’s fast-moving AV world. But give or take a few days that’s how long it’s taken Apple to finally unveil a new version of its popular Apple TV box. The question is, has Apple spent that time wisely in coming up with a... |
bcf317ab719afd9dce9b583eb035db9f | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/09/17/amazon-embarrasses-apple-with-new-4k-fire-tv-box/ | Amazon Embarrasses Apple With New 4K Fire TV Box | Amazon Embarrasses Apple With New 4K Fire TV Box
So just a week ago I found myself writing about my disappointment at the new Apple TV box not supporting 4K UHD video. I argued then that with so much 4K content and other 4K hardware around these days, it seemed seriously short-sighted of Apple not to include 4K... |
8299056c13f1d3f42b788fe26babd970 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/10/16/is-sonys-vpl-vw5000es-the-most-futuristic-home-cinema-projector-ever/ | Is Sony's VPL-VW5000ES The Most Futuristic Home Cinema Projector Ever? | Is Sony's VPL-VW5000ES The Most Futuristic Home Cinema Projector Ever?
The world of AV is changing faster now than it’s arguably ever changed before. The arrival on the AV scene of 4K UHD resolution, high dynamic range playback and expanded colour gamuts is placing ever-increasing burdens on home video devices to try a... |
dfcbac6ef040ec3e98157854d6f008b4 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2016/03/10/amazon-video-to-start-streaming-dolby-vision-hdr/ | Amazon Video To Start Streaming Dolby Vision HDR | Amazon Video To Start Streaming Dolby Vision HDR
Amazon has revealed today that it’s about to launch another technical advance for its Amazon Video streaming service: Dolby Vision HDR .
Amazon began streaming some of its shows in the industry-standard high dynamic range format last summer (as reported here), but now... |
51792d296dea6616bd0b848a9346f015 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2016/05/27/sony-xbr-75x940d-kd-75xd9405-4k-tv-review-big-love/ | Sony XBR-75X940D 4K TV Review: Big Love | Sony XBR-75X940D 4K TV Review: Big Love
So far 2016 has been a disappointing one for TV technology. The high dynamic range (HDR) technology that promised so much has turned out to be a mixed blessing at best and a bit of a disaster at worst thanks to the way it ruthlessly exposes any frailties a TV may have.
The $6,500... |
c1ebbe8bbaf9bd68c9604209be1d7f00 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2016/07/19/samsung-un65ks9800-ue65ks9500-ks9800-ks9500-tv-review-lcds-answer-to-oled/ | Samsung UN65KS9800 4K TV Review: LCD's Answer To OLED | Samsung UN65KS9800 4K TV Review: LCD's Answer To OLED
So far in 2016 the now customary annual battle between LG’s OLED TV technology and the LCD screens favored by everyone else has been tipping LG’s way. Although not perfect, the previously reviewed OLED55C6 and OLED65E6 TVs have both brought OLED on in leaps and boun... |
8e4d71c6186c2e234c4df74417f21f4b | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2016/11/08/new-sony-tv-update-makes-ps4-ps4-pro-and-xbox-one-s-gamers-die-less/ | New Sony TV Update Makes PS4, PS4 Pro And Xbox One S Gamers Die Less [Updated] | New Sony TV Update Makes PS4, PS4 Pro And Xbox One S Gamers Die Less [Updated]
UPDATE: Since first publishing this story, it's become apparent from communications with Sony TV owners who have installed the latest Sony TV update that contrary to what I was led to believe would happen, it doesn't introduce an actual HDR ... |
53cd29a0a07c6c113a0b75aaed790f7c | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2016/11/11/angry-gamers-start-petition-against-lg-oled-tvs/ | Angry Gamers Start Petition Against LG OLED TVs | Angry Gamers Start Petition Against LG OLED TVs
[Update: LG has just announced that it is going to introduce a firmware update that will improve HDR game lag on its TVs. Details here. The original story continues below.]
With the Xbox One S, PS4 and hot-off-the-press PS4 Pro all now merrily outputting games in high dyn... |
81a93fb70c187057a96e4493a51674c5 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2016/11/13/ps4-pro-suffering-widespread-tv-connection-failures-and-everyone-is-blaming-everybody-else/ | PS4 Pro Suffering Widespread TV Connection Failures - And Everyone Is Blaming Everybody Else | PS4 Pro Suffering Widespread TV Connection Failures - And Everyone Is Blaming Everybody Else
Sony’s long-awaited and much-debated PS4 Pro console has finally made its way into stores (and seemingly an impressive number of homes). Unfortunately, though, it seems as if Sony might have to keep its champagne on ice, as gam... |
8721adb2908faa35b3fbabf1a95b243d | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2017/05/11/netflix-gives-the-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-lg-g6-a-great-new-feature/ | Netflix Brings HDR To The LG G6 - And Accidentally Makes Galaxy S8 Owners Think They'd Got It Too | Netflix Brings HDR To The LG G6 - And Accidentally Makes Galaxy S8 Owners Think They'd Got It Too
[UPDATE: When I first wrote this story, I reported - based on evidence provided by Galaxy S8 owners - that Netflix had added HDR streaming support to Samsung's new phones as well as LG's G6. When I asked Netflix for confir... |
168bc94868ff302c2723edaf98289676 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2017/09/19/what-is-qled-and-why-does-it-matter/?sh=24b02d0f7fb3 | What Is QLED, And Why Does It Matter? | What Is QLED, And Why Does It Matter?
For years now Samsung has been at the forefront of LED/LCD TV technology, delivering design and feature innovations that have seen it become the biggest selling TV brand in the world. This pioneering spirit has been especially evident, though, since the arrival of high dynamic rang... |
6f45981a92935faa368ff7dc693368b6 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2017/11/13/microsoft-responds-to-xbox-one-x-4k-blu-ray-playback-problem-and-its-good-news/ | Microsoft Responds To Xbox One X 4K Blu-ray Problem - And It's Good News | Microsoft Responds To Xbox One X 4K Blu-ray Problem - And It's Good News
[UPDATE: The firmware update referred to in this article has now appeared. Follow this link for details on how to get it, and what it does.]
In an AV world where getting problems fixed tends to take weeks or even months, kudos is due to Microsoft ... |
e59f83bf8af411dfc051bff36c2f14fa | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2018/05/02/royal-wedding-to-be-broadcast-live-in-4k/ | Royal Wedding To Be Broadcast Live In 4K | Royal Wedding To Be Broadcast Live In 4K
As if the upcoming Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wasn’t already exciting enough (to some people, anyway), it’s been revealed today that all the pomp and ceremony will be broadcast live in glorious 4K resolution.
The lucky company to bag the world exclusive... |
1e8a0f77aa4cf1888ad064accc4f2911 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2018/05/16/sony-xbr-55a8f-kd-55af8-a8f-af8-oled-tv-review/ | Sony XBR-55A8F OLED TV Review | Sony XBR-55A8F OLED TV Review
Sony’s debut A1E OLED TVs (reviewed here) were nothing if not distinctive. From their unique ‘lean back’ easel-like design to the way they used the actual surface of their screen to deliver their sound, they exuded high-end sophistication and originality from every pore.
Sony’s follow up O... |
e1e7b736293d1d8373c7ad85dd258e6a | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2018/05/23/sony-x850f-tv-review-fatally-flawed/ | Sony X850F TV Review: Fatally Flawed | Sony X850F TV Review: Fatally Flawed
Sony’s TV division has been on a decent run of form lately. Its X900F series in particular (reviewed here) combined a direct backlight with excellent picture processing to outperform anything else I’ve seen at its price point.
Unfortunately, though, for both Sony and AV fans wanting... |
d4990e4bec450b87f7db3dc342410ebd | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2018/05/24/sony-accidentally-reveals-new-high-end-oled-and-lcd-tvs/ | Sony Accidentally Reveals New High End OLED And LCD TVs | Sony Accidentally Reveals New High End OLED And LCD TVs
Ever since Sony showed off ‘concept’ TVs using a new X1 Ultimate processor at the CES in January, AV fans and journalists have speculated about whether we might see some new high end Sony TVs before 2018 was out. Now an apparent mistake on Sony’s US website seems ... |
ad22b8dcbd6ab94172ac1c6e7c82b10e | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2018/09/05/imax-targets-the-living-room-with-new-video-and-hardware-standard/ | IMAX Targets The Living Room With New Video And Hardware 'Standard' [UPDATED] | IMAX Targets The Living Room With New Video And Hardware 'Standard' [UPDATED]
[UPDATE: Since writing this story, I've heard from an owner of a Marantz AV8805 processor who says it is due to receive an IMAX Enhanced firmware upgrade in October. The feature has even been listed on Marantz's website. This raises hopes tha... |
b98d1cf12a94043fce42394d4f80d5a6 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2018/09/13/apple-is-deleting-bought-films-from-itunes-accounts-and-dont-expect-a-refund/?sh=5f7a94f5f747 | Apple Is Deleting Bought Films From iTunes Accounts - And Don't Expect A Refund | Apple Is Deleting Bought Films From iTunes Accounts - And Don't Expect A Refund
[UPDATE 1: Apple has issued the following statement on the issues described in the story below: "Any movies you've already downloaded can be enjoyed at any time and will not be deleted unless you've chosen to do so. If you change your count... |
b3f8d9949ac6154b47f3c6f9115f36e3 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2018/12/04/oled-screen-burn-is-there-a-ticking-time-bomb-inside-your-tv/ | The OLED Screen Burn Debate - Everything You Need To Know | The OLED Screen Burn Debate - Everything You Need To Know
This is an article I’ve considered writing numerous times over the past few years, but have always eventually shied away from. Mostly on the grounds that I just haven’t been persuaded that there was enough cold, hard proof out there that consumer OLED TV screen ... |
641bde005dc06933710195b3007bcd82 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2019/01/07/oled-blocking-and-flashing-problems-lg-responds/ | OLED TV Blocking And Flashing Problems: LG Responds | OLED TV Blocking And Flashing Problems: LG Responds
LG has come back to me today regarding the major blocking and flashing problems that have been plaguing a significant number of owners of its 2018 OLED TVs (and owners of a few rival brand models too). And I’m happy to say that a fix is on its way.
The issues - descr... |
c208ca10862c0db97e62ac4e80774487 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2019/01/17/netflix-reveals-that-its-biggest-threat-is-fortnite/?sh=4e17431f3763 | Netflix Reveals That Its Biggest Threat Is... 'Fortnite' | Netflix Reveals That Its Biggest Threat Is... 'Fortnite'
Today Netflix revealed its latest earnings statement. And the general feeling is that the video streaming giant just about did OK, growing its subscriber base more than expected, but not quite hitting its revenue targets.
What I’m interested in here, though, is a... |
ac9d5de1c9da3797ed7d9a71529edf48 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2019/06/26/why-8k-tvs-matter/?sh=3c6f9f55a216 | Why 8K TVs Matter | Why 8K TVs Matter
As with most new AV technologies, it’s easy to be cynical about 8K TVs. In fact, that was my own feeling when 8K screens - which carry four times as many pixels as 4K ones - first started to sneak into ‘concept corners’ at technology shows a few years ago. Starting to talk about 8K screens before 4K h... |
09a0745e2ceea8b1fa1d3e4ba7321eb2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2020/05/12/netflix-starts-to-lift-its-coronavirus-streaming-restrictions/ | Netflix Starts To Lift Its Coronavirus Streaming Restrictions | Netflix Starts To Lift Its Coronavirus Streaming Restrictions
Back in March, Netflix revealed that it was throttling its streaming speeds across Europe in response to a request from an EU commissioner who was (unnecessarily) concerned about the Coronavirus lockdown putting strain on broadband delivery systems.
Inevitab... |
6b8d36bdaeb9807f648c8bcba4028e69 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2020/06/01/lg-oled65cx-oled-tv-review-home-cinema-hero/ | LG OLED65CX OLED TV Review: Home Cinema Hero | LG OLED65CX OLED TV Review: Home Cinema Hero
It’s pretty well established now, I think, that we’re entering a phase with OLED TVs where for the most part, annual range refreshes are more about adding new features than they are about radical improvements in picture quality.
While this seems disappointing to some, though... |
9f226006e387b44faa71ec22d6432bf8 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2021/01/06/samsung-unveils-ground-breaking-neo-qled-quantum-mini-led-tvs/?sh=1e1d35016937 | Samsung Unveils Ground-Breaking Neo QLED ‘Quantum Mini LED’ TVs | Samsung Unveils Ground-Breaking Neo QLED ‘Quantum Mini LED’ TVs
In normal times, Samsung would be opening the 2021 CES in Las Vegas round about now with its traditional showcase of TV and display highlights. Not being able to show off its wares in the flesh this year, though, hasn’t stopped the brand from coming up wit... |
69db85fee70c75496539705230f9cfd7 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2021/01/24/new-samsung-diy-tv-calibration-app-promises-perfect-pictures-for-all/?sh=420c1c355585 | New Samsung DIY TV Calibration App Promises Perfect Pictures For All | New Samsung DIY TV Calibration App Promises Perfect Pictures For All
Tucked away amid the deluge of news Samsung dropped at the recent ‘virtual’ CES was a little nugget about something called EZCal that didn’t get much attention at the time - including, I must admit, from me. Having now had the chance to chat with the ... |
0a149e35fe964a99c9aad2eb82334fb8 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2021/03/02/samsung-becomes-official-us-and-canada-tv-partner-for-the-xbox-series-x/?sh=23cf7f641cac | Samsung Becomes Official US And Canada TV Partner For The Xbox Series X | Samsung Becomes Official US And Canada TV Partner For The Xbox Series X
During an online ‘unboxing’ event this afternoon where it unveiled more details on some of its 2021 designer and MicroLED TVs, Samsung revealed that it is has done a deal with Microsoft to become the official TV partner for the Xbox Series X consol... |
4586e8f563c9f5bc08c189ccfafca53f | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2021/03/18/lg-oled65g1-oled-tv-review-walk-on-the-bright-side/?sh=2956a958319c | LG OLED65G1 OLED TV Review: Walk On The Bright Side | LG OLED65G1 OLED TV Review: Walk On The Bright Side
The arrival of any new LG OLED TV is always a big deal for AV and, increasingly, gaming fans. The excitement levels for LG’s 2021 G1 series, though, hit a whole new level when the brand revealed in January that this premium OLED range would be getting a serious hardwa... |
797bf4cc30242aab7a1762032d7fe104 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2021/04/15/sony-unveils-two-new-4k-projectors-with-key-dynamic-hdr-enhancer-technology/ | Sony Unveils Two New 4K Projectors With Key Dynamic HDR Enhancer Technology | Sony Unveils Two New 4K Projectors With Key Dynamic HDR Enhancer Technology
Sony has a long tradition of releasing its new projector ranges in two stages. So when the brand launched a trio of new native 4K models back in September it seemed likely we could expect at least a couple more to arrive later - and that’s exac... |
9f954d25053bddd3fe82de04a9158246 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2021/12/29/sony-ps5s-best-graphics-mode-hit-by-bug-with-premium-samsung-tvs/?sh=8d7934b75b7d | Sony PS5’s Best Graphics Mode Hit By Bug With Premium Samsung TVs | Sony PS5’s Best Graphics Mode Hit By Bug With Premium Samsung TVs
[UPDATE: Samsung has stated (on January 19 2021) that it believes the issue described here will be resolved by a PS5 firmware update Sony is planning to roll out in March. Full details of Samsung’s response can be found in this separate story, so I will ... |
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Benjamin Spock, 1989 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
What’s one area in which you think leaders need to improve?
That’s a question I hear a lot lately, chiefly because I am giving interviews related to the launch of my newest book, The Leader’s Pocket Guide. It focu... |
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If you have a tough job to do, hire a Jesuit.
Is that what the College of Cardinals were thinking when they selected Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina to be the next pope? Probably not, but they might have. Bergoglio, who will go by the name Francis I, is the first Jesuit to be selec... |
a66b22656865f2384a38ae06c576108b | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnbaldoni/2016/08/02/what-donald-trumps-infatuation-with-vladimir-putin-says-about-leadership/ | What Donald Trump's Infatuation With Vladimir Putin Says About Leadership | What Donald Trump's Infatuation With Vladimir Putin Says About Leadership
Russian President Vladimir Putin (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP/Getty Images)
If you want to get things done, you hire a dictator.
That sums up the appeal that Vladimir Putin exudes to people like Donald Trump. While Trump may waffle on his recent comm... |
62302687550cd5fd4d1a538fbf7e48d7 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnbaldoni/2016/11/14/gwen-ifill-remembered-journalist-colleague-inspiration/ | Gwen Ifill Remembered: Journalist, Colleague, Inspiration | Gwen Ifill Remembered: Journalist, Colleague, Inspiration
Gwen Ifill (Photo Courtesy: Associated Press)
Why are all these people smiling? I thought to myself. Don’t they know the woman about whom they are speaking has just died?
Of course they do and that is exactly the point. Gwen Ifill, the host of PBS NewsHour, had ... |
11030e6e68a273ff0851c903513b56f7 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnbaldoni/2019/03/07/what-daniel-kahneman-knows-about-your-gut-decisions/?sh=23e35e272fec | What Daniel Kahneman Knows About Your Gut (Decisions) | What Daniel Kahneman Knows About Your Gut (Decisions)
Trust your gut!
That’s a mantra that many an executive likes to tout. Instinct is essential to survival, and when a person becomes a senior boss, he believes his instinct—namely, his gut—has served him well.
Not so fast says psychologist and author Daniel Kahneman. ... |
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