Writer: Brett Weiser-Schlesinger
The internet is already broken. Breaking net neutrality isn’t going to fix it.
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses how net neutrality, even though it’s based on outdated laws, is still an essential. Read More »
The internet is dangerously bad at political discussion. Here’s how we can get better.
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses how Russia figured out the distorted way we discuss politics, and how it allowed the country to manipulate the U.S. election. Read More »
Don’t believe Apple and Google. There’s no good reason to get rid of the headphone jack.
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains why tech companies that remove the headphone jack aren’t listening to what phone buyers actually want. Read More »
An ode to 140: How Twitter’s big change affects the way we talk online
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains why Twitter's character limit change isn't going to be a bad thing. Read More »
Here’s what we learned when Ted Cruz “liked” porn on Twitter
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger analyzes the controversy of Sen. Ted Cruz's "like" on Twitter and talks about what "likes" convey. Read More »
3 big reveals from Apple's iPhone event
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger breaks down the biggest news coming out of Apple's conference, including its 10th-anniversary iPhone, which features wireless charging. Read More »
That exciting new phone you’re eyeing might not be worth the risk
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger dives into the Essential Phone data breach, and why being on the bleeding edge is not worth the risk. Read More »
Kick your couch to the curb — the movie theater is the new Netflix
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses how MoviePass is aiming to be the “Netflix for movies” and how they just might have the power to pull it off — if we’ll let them. Read More »
5 apps that will save your freshman year
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger features five apps that can help you track every aspect of your college career, because it’s not easy to keep it all straight. Read More »
Updated iOS emojis bring more messaging complications
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses how emojis work best as a universal language, in light of the new iOS update. Read More »
Online holiday deals are making Black Friday obsolete
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger makes the case for staying home this Black Friday. Read More »
Trump supporters were just hiding from liberal feeds
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses how social media habits played into America’s surprise at Donald Trump’s election to the Oval Office. Read More »
Millennials killed Vine
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses the death of Vine and how the young people it was targeted toward are responsible. Read More »
PlayStation is last hope for virtual reality
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger writes about PlayStation’s VR gaming and how, despite its flaws, it can pull virtual reality tech out of its sleepy haze. Read More »
Samsung's Note 7 marketing backfired
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains how Samsung’s Note 7 rushed release ultimately worked against the tech company. Read More »
Live streamed sports is future, not present innovation
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger critiques the current state of live streaming on Twitter and how it hinders the event-viewing experience. Read More »
Smartphone innovation isn't dead yet, it's on hiatus
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger shows how Google’s Project Ara was the last breath — for now — in innovative mobile phone technology. Read More »
Like past changes, Apple's new audio system should be accepted
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains how the recent uproar surrounding the elimination of iPhone headphone jacks will die down — just like with Apple's design alterations of the past. Read More »
Social media breaks can improve your life online
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses what he learned from his Facebook hiatus and makes the case for social media users to do the same. Read More »
5 tips for freshmen to stay plugged in at SU
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger offers his top five tips for freshmen and their electronics at SU. Read More »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Profiling the last four years in music
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger profiles the history of the Class of 2016's college career in pop, indie and hip-hop. Read More »
Exhausting, yet thrilling Block Party satisfies everyone's tastes
Our music columnist reviews this year's Block Party. Read More »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Fast reactions from Block Party
Block Party 2016 had a bit of something for everyone between The Chainsmokers, Chance The Rapper and Jon Bellion, Here are music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger's immediate reactions to the show. Read More »
Weiser-Schlesinger: There's a reason why you get hooked on a song
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains why sometimes it takes a while to like a song, and why "guilty pleasure" songs get stuck in your head. Read More »