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A new day, for the blue skies.
Jay Xu
Jul 24, 2024
NIO's story, and why I think they're a little different from the rest.
Art is important, and irreplaceable.
Jay Xu
Feb 26, 2024
A look into OpenAI Sora, how it works, why it's different, and why it's dangerous beyond the trivial ways.
Some new stuff, some old mistakes.
Jay Xu
Feb 15, 2024
The ‘smartphone killer’ pinned down by good old marketing. A look at the rocky launch of the Humane AI Pin.
VR's place in innovation, and why it never took off.
Jay Xu
Feb 15, 2024
VR will never look real until they learn how to put some dirt in it.
5 Years with a Want: Apple Watch Series 4 Long-term Review
Jay Xu
May 30, 2023
A closer look at why the Apple Watch is in such a precarious position -- and what can be done to save it.