Simon Stapleton
27 posts
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Sucks. I’ll Explain if I Need To
Starfleet Academy is not failing because it is new, or because it has younger characters, or because Star Trek should never try a different tone.
March 12, 2026
The Brutal Economics of Streaming Platforms
Streaming is a high-stakes, global, algorithm-driven arms race where scale is everything, profitability is elusive, and churn is a constant threat.
February 17, 2026
Are Wearables a Market Failure?
This question requires examining adoption patterns, consumer behavior, technological limitations, economics, psychology, and even sociology.
February 15, 2026
Is it Illegal to Download Videos off YouTube?
Can you download off YouTube? This is one of those questions that sounds simple, gets asked constantly, and almost always gets answered badly.
February 8, 2026
The 5 Most Common Scams Using Smartphones
January 27, 2026
What makes smartphone scams especially effective is that they exploit behaviour we’ve been trained into. Here are the top 5 scams to watch out for.
Why I Will Never Go Back To Windows
I didn’t leave because I wanted to feel clever, creative, or different. I left because Windows stopped respecting me as a user.
January 19, 2026
Why Generative AI Will Make Video Games Immersive Beyond Belief
This isn’t just a technical upgrade. It’s a philosophical shift in how games are made and how they are experienced.
January 6, 2026
How Small Teams Can Out-Innovate Big Tech Giants
Some of the biggest technological shifts in 20 years were pioneered not by the giants, but by tiny teams who saw a gap and moved faster than anyone else.
July 11, 2025
The Overlooked Role of UX in Internal Tools (And Why It’s Killing Productivity)
If you neglect UX design in internal tools, you’re essentially pouring hours of your team’s time down the drain. It's time to change that.
July 9, 2025
The most valuable insights are often buried in places you’re not even looking. They’re scattered across systems, tucked into forgotten reports, waiting!
What Every Leader Should Ask Before Investing in AI
If you’re a leader contemplating an AI investment, pause before you sign the check or commission that shiny new project. Here's why.
July 3, 2025
The Best AI Tools for Solopreneurs and Small Teams
This article breaks down the best AI tools out there across categories that matter most to small operations. Many are free! Let's dig into it.
June 4, 2025
Building a Remote-First Tech Company: Pros and Cons
Thinking of going remote-first (or already taken the plunge), this deep dive will help you understand what works, what doesn’t, and what needs serious planning.
June 2, 2025
What Generative AI Is Really Good At—and Where It Still Sucks
In this no-nonsense guide, I’ll break down exactly where generative AI excels, and where it still falls flat on its digital face. Let's dive in.
May 20, 2025
We're going to break down the "unsexy" side of IT that actually fuels real business outcomes like faster product delivery and better customer experiences.
The Case for Teaching Your Team Prompt Engineering (Yes, Now)
It doesn’t matter what kind of business you run. Retail, healthcare, marketing, logistics, education, or law—AI is already knocking on your front door.
May 13, 2025
The One Thing Holding Back Most AI Projects—And It’s Not Budget
The biggest barrier to AI success isn’t budget, hardware, or even data. It’s the human factor—namely, the lack of clarity, alignment, and change-readiness.
May 8, 2025
Digital Transformation Is Dead – Long Live Digital Thinking
This isn't just a rebrand. Digital transformation was about tools. Digital thinking is about mindset, adaptability, and behavior.
May 6, 2025
How Quantum Computing Will Change Everything
Join me as I explore what quantum computing is, how it differs from classical computing, and why it could truly change everything.
April 2, 2025
Why Star Wars Skeleton Crew is the Best Star Wars in a Decade
January 17, 2025
With the arrival of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, there is a strong argument to be made that it’s the best Star Wars content we’ve seen in a decade.
ScummVM: The Retro Review
Is ScummVM worth your time and effort in 2025? Let’s dive into what it offers, its strengths, and a few areas where it could improve.
January 14, 2025
Why Apple Will Be the World’s First $4 Trillion Company
What makes tech giant Apple the most likely candidate to become the world’s first $4 trillion company? Let’s unpack the reasons in detail.
January 7, 2025
Why I Hate Live Service Games
Live Service games exploded onto the scene. To some people, that might sound like a dream come true. To me? It feels like a never-ending nightmare.
September 7, 2024
The Best Minecraft Shaders: Transforming Your Minecraft Experience
In this article, we will delve into some of the best Minecraft shaders available, offering insights into how they can elevate your gaming experience.
August 17, 2024