David Pogue of the New York Times celebrates writing about tech for 10 years in the paper by noting trends in coverage and reader reaction.
Pogue writes, “Everywhere I go, I meet people who express the same reaction to consumer tech today: there’s too much stuff coming too fast. It’s impossible to keep up with trends, to know what to buy, to avoid feeling left behind.
“They’re right. There’s never been a period of greater technological change. You couldn’t keep up with all of it if you tried.
“Well, here’s a dirty little secret: It’s almost too much for me, too. Heck, it’s my job to stay on top of this stuff — and even for me, it’s like drinking from a fire hose. I do my best — I read all the blogs, devour the magazines, attend the conferences and listen to the PR pitches — but I sometimes feel as if I’m furiously paddling my surfboard on the top of a tsunami wave.
“In other words, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone, and it’s O.K. to let yourself off the hook.”
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