My personal opinions of important & interesting media, UC, technology & travel w/ the perspective of someone who's been doing it for a while. https://TechPerspectives.info & TalkingPointz.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mu2tcltyic2wYes - too much #ChangeForChangesSake at Apple - and everywhere else.... From today's comics page.27 Aug 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2tcltyic2whttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mtoaykh6hs27Optimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Engineer: The cup was manufactured with lazy, incorrect specifications from the design team.22 Aug 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtoaykh6hs27https://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3msb6iaylxs2o#AI still hasn’t delivered the broad productivity gains, employment savings, or financial returns used to justify the frenzy. Perhaps we have been measuring the wrong ROI. The promised return was productivity. The immediate return may be control. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/real-roi-ai-isnt-financial-its-control-david-danto-aapoc04 Aug 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msb6iaylxs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mqsamqqjuk2lDuh. No shit, Sherlock….16 Jul 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsamqqjuk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mqjmxhgfj22rIn a world where each news story seems worse than the last, here is a purely feel-good excerpt of Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman-the Guess Who-closing out their July 11 live concert with BTO's Taking Care of Business as my gift to your feed today. All copyrights belong to their respective owners13 Jul 2026 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjmxhgfj22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mqc2sqtazc2pThe @talkingpointz.bsky.social #PickHitz Showcase from #InfoComm26 https://talkingpointz.com/talkingpointz-pickhitz-showcase-infocomm-2026/10 Jul 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqc2sqtazc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mq3dwoplgc2oI'm struggling to understand those complaining about "reputational loss" due to Trump and FIFA's action's yesterday. We're talking Trump and FIFA folks. These actions are on-brand for both. You can't lose a reputation you don't have.07 Jul 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3dwoplgc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mnajfqob6c2l@mikiesherrill.bsky.social I I voted for you and I expect better from you. Number one, tell the truth, number two, shut this damn site down – even if you have to instruct state troopers to arrest federal agents on state property, number three, subpoena and arrest the CEO of the company running it. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jun 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnajfqob6c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mlxyrv6kvc2kFor 20+ years, the #collaboration industry has chased the same promise: “Millions of unequipped meeting rooms” waiting for the right solution. But what even counts as an “equipped room” in 2026? And was it ever true? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/myth-unequipped-room-david-danto-nb9se/16 May 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxyrv6kvc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mkzlv5vl322aUm....OK, why not. https://media.tenor.com/F9ao4PO82QgAAAAC/may-4th-may-the-fourth-be-with-you.gif?hh=398&ww=49804 May 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzlv5vl322ahttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mj5gichrm22gHow far can you get into an AI press release or industry article before your brain quietly replaces the rest with blah, blah, blah? Here are the 7 reader “personas” – because the tech world had already over-rotated on persona research long before on AI doublespeak. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/seven-ai-attention-span-personas-david-danto-xn1ke10 Apr 2026 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5gichrm22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mij5thdxoc2qRe-Posting without additional comment, other than pointing out it hasn't been Microsoft's best month.... [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Apr 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij5thdxoc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3migqehudzc2xBreaking April 1st News: Campbell’s Soup Is Dropping the Soup From Its Name and Becoming an AI Company In a move that execs described as “deeply respectful to our legacy broth stakeholders,” Campbell’s announced that it will drop the word “Soup” from its identity https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/breaking-april-1st-news-campbells-soup-dropping-from-its-david-danto-em6ke01 Apr 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3migqehudzc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mhvehrdba22yBack in 2014, Microsoft’s first real InfoComm presence felt almost reluctant – a big booth, a few displays, and a lot of empty space. Now, in 2026, Microsoft and Cisco are both keynoting the show. Read about all this in my latest article: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daviddanto_collaboration-av-it-activity-7442586371959189504-yl5b?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACsiEcB-AJZvafyWLWS8h5FJLzhjLm3Otw25 Mar 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvehrdba22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mhoed2pbkk2gUm....not sure if I should applaud or facepalm.... https://youtu.be/fuulmgitbkM?si=pqv2k4O3aPYgeKIy22 Mar 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhoed2pbkk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mghtwszxcs22If you have any air travel planned for the rest of the year, maybe buy your tickets now...ASAP. Here's why: https://danto.info/Up_And_Down-JSM.htm07 Mar 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghtwszxcs22https://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mftmeirnec24I can't begin to fathom how bad it will be for Paramount to own WB. Say goodbye to all the HBO honest documentaries, not to mention @lastweektonight1.bsky.social The level of censorship expected will decimate free speech.27 Feb 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftmeirnec24https://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mdrt2ksifk2bWatching companies that gutted loyal teams now brag about “exciting new roles” feels surreal. I just wrote a LinkedIn post on the coming wave of toxic, distrust-filled workplaces – and why building a 20-year career at a layoff-happy firm makes no sense. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daviddanto_look-at-firms-that-are-posting-job-openings-activity-7423629496295182336-99hH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACsiEcB-AJZvafyWLWS8h5FJLzhjLm3Otw01 Feb 2026 07:35 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdrt2ksifk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mdijkfieos26A beloved audio brand just launched its first video bar – and that says a lot about how easy it has become to “enter” the video market. Platforms + ODMs + MDEP are quietly reshaping who counts as a video manufacturer. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-anatomy-room-videoconferencing-david-danto-cpkse28 Jan 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdijkfieos26https://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mcf4pq447c25I used to be a big fan of the Dilbert comic strip. When I found out the author was a racist & idiot I stopped following it. I hear he died yesterday. RIP, but he died in my eyes many years ago. When something/someone I admire turns out to be an idiot, I have the critical thinking to change my mind.14 Jan 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcf4pq447c25https://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mbj3rst7l22bUnited sends their elite passengers at Newark to a bag check shortcut that they don’t open, and they have one person doing a line of about 200 people. Way to go #United!03 Jan 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbj3rst7l22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3mbeo5ndak22qhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/happy-new-year-from-your-favorite-aiyes-oneagain-david-danto-ik3xe01 Jan 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbeo5ndak22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3masvt3djzs2hOne of the problems is we've been teaching our kids the wrong lessons. Here's a better story for Rudolph. Happy Holidays!25 Dec 2025 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3masvt3djzs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3manqm264qs2pMerici Canada! And to CBS: Argo _ _ _ _ yourself!23 Dec 2025 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3manqm264qs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3m74abo46os2dNew TalkingPointz Test Bench video is up, focused on Center of Table cameras.. I unbox the AudioCodes RXVcam360 and show its features, alongside a new white paper that explores the history and evolution of #COT cameras. This category isn’t as new as people think. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daviddanto_cot-videoconferencing-yesitsoneword-activity-7402062620478038018-OQhO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACsiEcB-AJZvafyWLWS8h5FJLzhjLm3Otw03 Dec 2025 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m74abo46os2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3m6a4nlaw722lHappy Thanksgiving to our friends and partners, and to all who celebrate, from all of us at TalkingPointz. Wishing everyone meaningful moments with the people who matter.22 Nov 2025 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6a4nlaw722lhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3m65j5sjju223The U.S. DOT wants us to “dress up” for flights again, as if a necktie is going to fix air travel’s… everything. So I wrote a sarcastic reminder of what the real golden age looked like. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at modern flying, enjoy this trip back in time. https://danto.info/Golden_Age-JSM.htm21 Nov 2025 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65j5sjju223https://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3m62zcp7znc2qTurned a few of my honest takes into wearable truths. Think “Friends don’t let friends buy bad tech” and “Tech issues aren’t unexpected – they’re any Tuesday.” Travel versions too. "My points devalued while you read this." All by a reputable partner. Browse here: Tinyurl.com/TechAndTravelWear. https://Tinyurl.com/TechAndTravelWear20 Nov 2025 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m62zcp7znc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/njdavidd.bsky.social/post/3m5wydlcwlc22Yup…19 Nov 2025 00:22 +0000at://did:plc:iwu2b7vas2xjoos267b6ekf2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5wydlcwlc22