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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Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses how net neutrality, even though it’s based on outdated laws, is still an essential.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 »

December 6, 2017 at 1:02 am

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 »

November 16, 2017 at 12:03 am

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 »

October 24, 2017 at 9:50 pm

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 »

October 8, 2017 at 10:52 pm

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 »

September 24, 2017 at 8:49 pm

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 »

September 12, 2017 at 4:51 pm

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 »

September 7, 2017 at 12:05 am

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 »

August 29, 2017 at 11:41 pm

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 »

August 23, 2017 at 11:02 pm

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 »

November 30, 2016 at 10:47 pm

Online holiday deals are making Black Friday obsolete

Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger makes the case for staying home this Black Friday. Read More »

November 23, 2016 at 8:52 pm

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 »

November 10, 2016 at 3:22 am

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 »

November 2, 2016 at 8:34 pm

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 »

October 13, 2016 at 12:25 am

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 »

October 13, 2016 at 12:13 am

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 »

September 29, 2016 at 9:21 am

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 »

September 18, 2016 at 8:26 pm

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 »

September 8, 2016 at 12:29 am

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 »

September 5, 2016 at 8:45 pm

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 »

August 23, 2016 at 10:07 pm

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 »

May 10, 2016 at 10:00 am

Exhausting, yet thrilling Block Party satisfies everyone's tastes

Our music columnist reviews this year's Block Party. Read More »

April 30, 2016 at 12:30 pm

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 »

April 30, 2016 at 1:03 am

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 »

April 20, 2016 at 11:39 am