Tech Trends in Practice

I listened to *Tech Trends in Practice* on a cross-country flight and by the end, I’d already flagged three trends to explore for my startup. Rich Miller’s narration is the secret weapon here—his delivery is crisp, never monotone, and nails the balance between nerdy detail and accessibility. He doesn’t just read; he *performs*, emphasizing key stats (like how 60% of companies using edge computing see cost savings within a year) with the weight they deserve. That said, the book stumbles slightly in the later chapters where some trends feel overly niche, like quantum cryptography applications that verge on speculative. The pacing also drags in the bulleted lists of tech specs, which beg for a pause or two. Still, these are minor quibbles. The standout moment was Marr’s breakdown of how generative AI is transforming customer service—not with hype, but by comparing before/after metrics from companies like Klarna. If you’re tired of tech books that either oversimplify or drown you in jargon, this is the antidote. Miller’s energy and Marr’s no-BS approach make it a standout in a crowded field.