Author Archives: Emil_M

The Different Tales of Two Nations: The Comeback Kid vs. The Whiny Kid

Posted on March 3, 2013

This post will most likely stir some controversy among my friends. I am sure that some of them would even accuse me of betraying my own country of birth — Bulgaria. I typically do not comment on politics on my … Continue reading →

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Reliving Two Favorite Moments from the Not-So-Distant Past

Posted on February 13, 2013

This month I relived two of my most favorite moments from the not-so-distant past. And those experiences made me stop and rethink our present-day obsession with digital stuff. A week ago, while I was on a business trip to Tokyo, … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Food Truck

Posted on October 22, 2012

Eight months ago I blogged about celebrity chef José Andrés’s plans to join the Street Food revolution by adding his truck to the vibrant Washington DC food scene. Today, I am happy to report I finally experienced his new offering. … Continue reading →

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Apple Has Become the “Big Brother” (And Nokia Calls That Out in an Ad)

Posted on October 3, 2012

It’s ironic how over time a company may do a complete 180-degree pivot and become the epitome of everything against which it once stood in rebellion. Remember the iconic 1984 Apple Macintosh ad? In that ad, Steve Jobs and company … Continue reading →

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Hipsters Trade iPhones for Cupcakes

Posted on September 28, 2012

As with all previous Apple product releases, the general media and the tech blogosphere have been markedly exultant about the official release of the iPhone 5 on September 21st, 2012. Most of you have probably seen at least one video … Continue reading →

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Beware of the Sophisticated Email Scammers!

Posted on September 27, 2012

Email spam is something that I typically ignore. I may occasionally pay attention to something that looks like a scam, just to learn from it so that I don’t fall for any fraudulent email in the future. Yesterday night, however, … Continue reading →

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Nokia — The Unsung Hero of Modern-Day Technology

Posted on September 25, 2012

Once upon a time, there was a company that dominated the mobile phone industry — it delivered the best user experience, had the snazziest and most coveted devices with the latest bells and whistles, captured the highest market share, and … Continue reading →

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Apple — Most Valuable but Also Most Vulnerable

Posted on September 25, 2012

Not a single day can go nowadays without the media elating about the skyrocketing trajectory of Apple’s stock price. The Cupertino, CA-based company seems to be breaking record over record. TV anchors get giddy when they report how the tech … Continue reading →

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Apple’s Innovator Myth

Posted on September 25, 2012

Many pundits have competed to offer superlatives regarding Apple. The innovation, the snazziness, the incredible success story… As Apple grew in its dominance both on the consumer electronics market and the financial stock exchange, reasonable analysts started asking themselves when … Continue reading →

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Rotten Apple

Posted on August 28, 2012

What a “fruitilicious” weekend did we just have! A company that once shot an iconic Orwellian-themed TV ad fighting for the people against “Big Brother” corporations has succumbed to its own success and become the ultimate “Evil Empire.” A company … Continue reading →

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