Musings, thoughts, and observations by Geoff Kratz
A MarketWatch piece goes into some of the issues that Wendy s has been facing for the last while. There is nothing in there I disagree with, but there are some nuances about Wendy s that I think it missed. It s these nuances that are part of the picture in the decline of Wendy s. First Impressions Weren t [ ]
A common theme on motorcycle enthusiast sites, and with content creators, is that motorcycle riding is on the decline. It is, but the image being portrayed is incomplete. There are two markets for motorcycles in the world. One is in decline. The other is not. From a Certain Point of View A great video by [ ]
Honda s new Prelude is getting very uneven reviews and reactions. But the general trend is from meh to hate it . Part of that, I believe, is because Honda made a mistake when it came to the name. I get why they did it, but it may have made things worse. What Is It? The 2026 [ ]
Here is a bit of two-fer. I just posted about questions around protection of IP and alleged misuse. But there was a second topic, around the cost of tokens, and how companies say they are too expensive. Here are thoughts on that topic as well. What Are Tokens? When working with some kind of interactive [ ]
Palantir s CEO was complaining about how some of the AI providers are using their customer s data to enter into those customer s markets. He also spoke about how the cost of tokens is far too high, and that isn t good (or perhaps fair). I have some thoughts, and it may not be what people expect. This [ ]
Crypto is starting to feel a lot like the Linux desktop: every year is the year of whatever . And then it isn t the year of whatever, and we get to endure it all over again next year. And the year after that. It won t stop happening. But perhaps it s time to ask why this keeps [ ]
This is the first time in about two decades where I didn t see the keynote address at Apple s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC). I ll admit it: I forgot it was on. But looking at summaries, there wasn t anything transformative. Wow, More Upgrades I ve seen enough summaries of what happened to know that I really didn t [ ]
There has been a degree of chaos in prediction markets, with a lot of questions about insider trading and manipulating outcomes. I believe this comes down to a lack of clarity on some fundamental questions. Some Context When I talk about prediction markets , I m talking about prediction venues where participants risk real money. For sites, [ ]
Self-publishing was meant to be a new era for content creators. It was a way to bypass the traditional gatekeepers like book publishers, record labels, and movie/TV studios. But some harsh realities have made this as much, if not more work compared to traditional avenues. Self-publishing books is no exception. The Numbers Are a Hurdle [ ]
Slate has launched the Slate Truck, a basic battery-electric pickup priced under US$20,000 post-rebates. Designed for commercial use, it features a single cab, minimal electronics, and modularity for converting to an SUV. Targeting tradespeople and service providers, it's not aimed for general consumer markets, emphasizing utility over luxury.