Remember that Brendan Fraser flick, Encino Man? I love the caveman shock with every confrontation in the modern day. And that’s exactly how the average person reacts when technology reaches another futuristic milestone. Mobile and tablet devices. App technology. Wearable tech. We live in exciting times. But which companies puts branding at the same importance as product development? The days of press releases written in robot speak and incomprehensible model numbers is over. It’s time to combine both form and function.
You know, I haven’t been the nicest to BlackBerry and their dwindling fanbase in recent years. It eventually turned into kicking a dead horse at one point or stealing candy from children, which had been a sad state for Canada’s prized tech company. In all honesty, I’m very far from being a brand whore; whether it be cell phones, clothing, or anything you can associate...
Every iPhone is different. Why? Because of the apps. Lets take a peak at my most recent favourites that I’ve been leg humping vigorously. Anthm (free; Rdio membership required) Ever been to a party and had that guy who insists on being the iPod DJ? Now it’s time to turn the (mobile) table. Anthm creates a jukebox for fellow Anthm users to connect and load songs onto the playlist. The...
Nokia Canada put me in a Bentley GT convertible with their #1 guy, Chad, and his trusty Nokia X7 GPS app. We set out on a mission to Johnny’s Hamburger in Scarborough, to find out what all the fuss was about.
I like great products. Great products should be recognized and awarded for the hard work and dedication to build it. But there’s always the next level involved, which requires the most important element: strategy. A great app should know their end user. They should know each one of us is different: we all cater to different lifestyles, personal interests, opinions on aesthetics...
iPod Nano Touch Screen + Watch = Sweet.
Before anyone says listening to music would be awkward.. just imagine running a cord up your jacket sleeve to your ears (in the winter).
The alternative looks very unstylish. I’m diggin’ this stuff.
RAMONE is a composition of non-fiction short stories and introspections by Reggie Tan.
Howdy. I first started blogging on RAMONE.ca in 2009, with a dedicated focus on men's lifestyle and stories of inebriation. Shortly after, I was listed as a top Canadian blogger, and over the next decade, I've collaborated with hundreds of notable brands.
Then I grew up. As of late, I've graduated to writing about life experiences, well-researched opinions, and hopefully a few things you might find useful.
This is my memory vault.
About me－Power user of technology. Style guy. Avid gamer. Obsessed with the Cybertruck. Lyrical poet. I like my beats bottom heavy. Madaline is ∞. Only God can judge me. INTP. Birthed in the East Coast of Canada by a pair of cool Filipino parents. Cautiously ADHD. I prefer my whisky neat with a tumbler of room-temp water. Otherwise, a pint of your best draught will do.
I'm a member of the anti-social club. Happily retired from Facebook or Instagram. My verified Twitter account was recently hacked. I do use LinkedIn for business.