Improbable Insights

Who will shape the tech future? Which companies, NGOs, governmental organization, and other entities will shape how we use tech, view tech, and consume tech. The biggest impacts on daily lives may lie behind the scenes, not in our daily interactions. Eric and I have a spirited discussion about who will control and define the future of tech. Will it be old school companies like Microsoft and Apple, the new generation of Internet giants such as Google and Facebook, or one of the many burgeoning Asian giants?  Tools My D500 has made it back from Nikon's repair depot, which makes me warm and happy. To celebrate, I'm acquiring a Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens to use as a short telephoto and portrait lens. I also take the Surface Pro 4's inking abilities for a serious spin, using it to take notes at a big tech event, rather than typing out notes or using a physical notebook. I also discuss why I may build my next production PC using something other than an Intel processor. Eric has a big install weekend coming up and