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Poems For Lovers Available As EBook.

Poems For Lovers. The Kindle EBook version of Poems For Lovers is now available at Amazon. If you want the Kindle version check the site in 72 hours and the files should be available for download.

Wear OS Or Tizen? No Contest.

WearOSorTizen. I am probably the world's best living expert on Android Smartwatches. I have bought and used them all, and I have some definite opinions. While many Smartwatch functions are equally good on both platforms, and Samsung is the only manufacturer using the Tizen OS, I use my Tizen Galaxy Watch 95% of the time. The biggest factor for me in using a Smartwatch is smooth, quick function, and Tizen is fast and smooth. I have never looked at a Tizen watch and noticed lag. It happens with Wear OS watches all the time. I hate lag. It just feels like the watch is mired in quicksand. If you are contemplating entering the Smartwatch world, spend the money and get a Galaxy Watch. You'll be glad you did.

If It's Tuesday, I Must Have Notifications

aoDNotify. Actually, I have notifications all day long. Unlike some, I want to know if a text, call, or email comes in so that I can decide when I want to check it. Unfortunately, while my Watch vibrates, and my headphones vibrate, I may not notice all the time. Without the phone doing something to get my attention, I may miss a notification. So, enter aoDNotify, which lights up the screen when in always on mode, and becomes just another way for my gadgets to get my attention. I know. Sometimes, you just want to check out. That is what the airplane mode is for. Just turn the gadgets off, or, in the case of watch and headset, take them off. Free, or for premium features, $2.95. Duh.

 

Note 10 Versus Pixel - Why Not Both?

Best Android Phone. This author opines that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may be the best Android phone; but, that he uses the Google Pixel because he uses Google for everything else. He also points out that his decision may not be different if he had a Galaxy Watch. My decision to use the 10+ as my daily phone is because it marries so well to my Galaxy Watch; but, the 10+5G is also the best phone available, and is ready for the coming 5G universe. I, of course, also have a Pixel phone; but, hey, I am the Futurelawyer. What's in your pocket?

Artificial Humans - At What Point Are They Better Than The Real Thing?

Better Than Human? Samsung's Neon division is asking the right questions. But, will we, as humans, ever accept AI robots that look, sound, and talk like us; but, which have superior brains, and store all of human knowledge? I have argued that robots will never replace lawyers. I have argued that AI will merely support human lawyers in their daily law practices by providing analysis and access to facts and law. But, after reading about Samsung's long term research goals, I am thinking that future humans need to be concerned. While you and I will be dead, it would be interesting to know what the future of humanity is. Foolish humans. Bow before us.

#WhyIAmASolo - I Can Practice Law At The Beach

Beach Law. I am often asked why I have been interested in gadgets and tech for so many years. It is true that I love the challenge of new tech, and I enjoy playing with gadgets. But, the more serious reason is that I figured out, as a young lawyer, that technology and computers could automate many tasks that made my law practice drudgery. For instance, before I figured out how to harness computers to type Wills and other documents, I laboriously hand wrote long documents, much of which were repetitive words and sentences. It felt like I was practicing law in quicksand. Then, when the first large, room sized, computer typewriters became available, I stored forms on floppy disk, and later on other forms of computer storage. Suffice it to say that technology and curiosity have resulted in my being able to practice law anywhere in the world; but, I am happy on my own little beach. Michael Wade, of Execupundit fame, likes to link to some of my posts about tech with a picture of a beach. This is a back handed reference to my Florida residence; but, it is in line with this post by Ernie Svenson, in which he makes a strong case for working smarter, not harder, using technology and computers. I owe much both to Ernie and Michael, who have enriched my life as a lawyer. I should also mention that I met both of them online through our blogs. Technology has made a big world as small as a computer and keyboard and Internet connection. What are you doing to do to make your law practice and life better? Your first stops should be to Execupundit and to Law Firm AutoPilot. 

Fossil Hybrid - Why Hybrid SmartWatches Fail

Fossil Hybrid. A hybrid Smartwatch is a watch with real minute and second hands, and a mechanical inside; but, with a smartwatch screen that responds to computer input. It fails at both. Designer watch companies desperately want to get into the smartwatch business, so they take their analog watch manufacturing, and add some tech to it. The result is called a hybrid, and it fails as badly as cars that pretend to be fossil fuel friendly. Sure, both concepts work okay; but, they try to please both worlds, and are mediocre at both. Want to join the digital age? Buy a smartwatch. A real one. You can still look at your single function analog piece of jewelry from time to time and wonder what you could have done with all that money you paid for it. Jeez.

Hello. My Name Is FutureLawyer. I Am A Samsung Fanboy.

Am I a Samsung Fanboy?. I must be a Samsung fanboy. I have owned every Samsung phone that has come out for years. I have also owned every Smartwatch the company has made. I could start a used gadget store with the Samsung gadgets I have in my drawer and on my desk. I currently have two Note 10+ smartphones, and wear a Galaxy watch every day. Does that make me a fanboy? I have never liked the term. Sounds like a Trekkie. I prefer the more manly Trekker to describe my love of StarTrek. Whatever, a rose by any other name smells as sweet. Just don't call me late for dinner.

Galaxy Watch LTE For Less Than $200!

eBay has heavily discounted refurbished Galaxy Watch LTE models, just $170. The LTE version of this watch is what I wear 90% of the time, and have for two years. It is the best I have ever used, and, at this price, it is an unbeatable bargain. For $10 a month, it is an actual watch phone, with its own phone number; and, if you forward unanswered calls, can receive all of your calls to your phone. It has a competent microphone and speaker, and can be used to make and take calls, Dick Tracy style. There isn't a video screen; but, trust me, you don't need or want one. $170. Are you kidding me?

Smartphone Tech For The New Year

Smartphone tech we're looking forward to in 2020. After I die, please do not mourn my loss. Remember that I spent many very happy days playing with computers, and tech, and smartphones and gadgets. The coming year, should I be blessed to live it, will be filled with new wonders. I am loving my Note 10 Plus 5G, and can't wait to get a 5G signal in my area of Florida. I kept my Note 10 Plus as a backup, and love everything about this great phone. The infinity display is so cool that even Apple lover, Ernie the Attorney, oohed and aahed over it at dinner last week. I confess that I don't get why everyone is so exercised about the tiny hole for the camera at the top. Some phones have a notch, which I also don't mind. But, bet on some phone getting released by Samsung in the near future that will be nothing but screen, all the time. Such is the life of a gadget hunter. I am living the life.