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Lumiwatch - Smartwatch Screen Projection Gets Real

We have all seen the fake arm projection devices that seem to project a phone screen on the arm with touch control. Well, art is about to become science. This video shows a smartwatch like device with a real projection unit that projects a usable image on the arm next to the watch. Watch for these; as you know Futurelawyer will be first in line for the arm phone/watch. 

Futurelawyer Gets A New Computer

Yes I did. I was planning to upgrade my 2 year old Samsung Notebook 9 Spin; but, I wasn't actively looking. At least, I wasn't looking until I visited the Microsoft store at International Mall in Tampa yesterday. I had demoed the Mixed Reality headsets on the floor of the store, and was musing out loud to the bright, knowledgeable young staffer, Maria. She almost knows more about computers and tech than the Futurelawyer, and I have a lot more years of practice. But, I digress. I mentioned to her that I wished I could find an ultrabook with a graphics chip that could run the higher end VR and Augemented Reality headsets that are coming out. I didn't want to buy a desktop just for VR, and the chip on my current ultralight 2 in 1 wasn't up to the task. She advised that, since October, the new Surface Books had powerful graphics chips that could run the new VR. I was hooked. When I saw the new 13.3 inch Surface Book 2, with a Core I7, 256 GB SSD, and 8 GB of RAM, I had to have it. With a Military discount, and the Microsoft store price, it comes in at a pricey $2,000. But, what a beautiful computer. It only weighs 4 pounds, which is only a pound over the Spin. The screen detaches to make a beautiful 13.5 inch tablet. The screen reverses to lay on top of the keyboard. The graphics chip makes for a beautiful screen. And, the whole package is blazing fast. I will write more as I install software, and carry it around. But, Microsoft has made a worthy competitor to the other ultralights out there. It isn't perfect, as this video review indicates; but, it will do for a couple of years for me. 

#ParrotSunday - Parrot Logic

#ParrotSunday - Parrots Live A Long Time

This Cockatoo is 89 years old. It was the star of the show in the Eighties. My biggest fear is about what happens to my parrots after I die. It is a good thing I draft Pet Trusts in my practice. Re-homing is always an issue with long lived birds; which is why I have six rescue parrots in my office. Parrots form a mate type bond with humans, and need stability. Parrot on.

The Foldable Smartphone Is Finally Here

Samsung will start showing prototypes of their foldable phone later this month. Foldable smartphones have been a topic of interest for some time. This year, it appears that they might finally come to fruition, with Samsung leading the way. Presto, its a phone. Changeo, its a tablet. With the constant opening and closing, I wonder about durability, both of the phone and the screen. However, this is a cool, innovative concept.

Files Go by Google: Clean Up Your Phone

Files Go by Google: Free up space on your phone - Apps on Google Play. For many of us, Saturday is the day of the week we spend some time cleaning; whether it be the garage or the house. It is also a good day to clean up those detritus laden devices we call smartphones and tablets and computers. Our smartphones are with us all the time, and are used all the time. Like any computer, they can become bloated with useless files, and run slowly. If you have a few minutes, download FilesGo and clean up your phone. It will thank you. 

#PoetryFriday.

Dandelion Dreams

She was a Dandelion in a field of flowers.
She stood out in the crowd,
Yellow as the sun
Brighter than the moon.

She fluttered in the breeze.

He was her protector
Guarding the field against the grass killers
and wielders of knives and garden shears.

Her fragility required his constant vigilance.
He would stand his ground
Against a sea of troubles.

When she called his name
He ran to her side
Smelled her petals
And fondled her stem
Gently letting her know that he was hers
forever.

When the blades came
He brought his gun
and removed the threat
Letting her know
That she could grow in peace
Into the most beautiful flower
in the field.

He would never leave her.

Six Steps To Data Privacy

6 Easy Opt-Outs to Protect Your Privacy - Consumer Reports. The recent Facebook data mining scandal caused quite a stir. However, the blame for the scandal wasn't spread around enough. We, dear reader, are as responsible for the sharing of our personal data as the companies that mined it and used it. There are ways to keep your personal data from spreading all over the place on the Internet. But, you have to be proactive. I would add to this list by Consumer Reports, by saying that you shouldn't play games on the Internet that ask for personal information. Don't tell people the names of your mother, father and every other relative. Be careful about any email or web game that asks for personal information. This list is more of a list of websites that governments and corporations have set up to allow you to opt out of their information gathering and dissemination. Some of them, I don't mind. For instance, I don't mind getting the catalogs and brochures for products I am interested in. Some marketing pays for the Internet, and should be encouraged. But, if you have a different view, you can opt out. Just don't ask me my mother's maiden name online. 

New Game For Your Kids - They Will Love It

New GMail Is Here And It Looks Great

The new Gmail has arrived and here's how you can get it. Legal snobs say that it isn't professionally cool to have a Gmail address. I disagree. I have a vanity address at futurelawyer.com, and I use it in my law practice for efiling and so forth. However, I use my gmail address much more; and, yes, it is encrypted and secure. At least, as secure as it can be. So, I was excited to see the first major upgrade to it in some time. I am particularly interested in the message deletion feature and the side bar improvements. Try it yourself and let me know what you think.