Ben Schorr
@bschorr.bsky.social
I help people be successful with Microsoft 365 and AI. Innovation Strategist at Affinity Consulting. Ex-Microsoft. Dad, husband, author, speaker, Ironman triathlete, battleship historian, football coach.
Opinions are mine, and maybe yours.
Opinions are mine, and maybe yours.
I'm intrigued by the idea of a device (or app) that can capture what goes on in my day to help me be more organized and productive. But the challenge is I don't want it to capture EVERYTHING and I doubt I'd be good at turning it on/off at the right times.
The most exciting AI wearable at CES 2026 might not be smart glasses after all
Exclusive: Memories.ai's wearable pin is now more lightweight and records for longer. But there's a bigger story to tell here.
www.zdnet.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:13 AM
I'm intrigued by the idea of a device (or app) that can capture what goes on in my day to help me be more organized and productive. But the challenge is I don't want it to capture EVERYTHING and I doubt I'd be good at turning it on/off at the right times.
In today's job market I have to say that a move to consulting may make a lot of sense. It can be scary opening your own shop, but not sure it's scarier than wondering if/when you'll get your next interview.
Consultants Are the New C-Suite www.inc.com/meredith-kle...
Consultants Are the New C-Suite www.inc.com/meredith-kle...
January 18, 2026 at 8:58 PM
In today's job market I have to say that a move to consulting may make a lot of sense. It can be scary opening your own shop, but not sure it's scarier than wondering if/when you'll get your next interview.
Consultants Are the New C-Suite www.inc.com/meredith-kle...
Consultants Are the New C-Suite www.inc.com/meredith-kle...
"Data doesn't mean shit unless it generates conversations that lead to action."
― Jared Correia on the importance of data.
Lot of truth there. I've worked with a lot of firms that invested a lot of time/energy into collecting data they never looked at or thought about again.
― Jared Correia on the importance of data.
Lot of truth there. I've worked with a lot of firms that invested a lot of time/energy into collecting data they never looked at or thought about again.
January 18, 2026 at 5:24 PM
"Data doesn't mean shit unless it generates conversations that lead to action."
― Jared Correia on the importance of data.
Lot of truth there. I've worked with a lot of firms that invested a lot of time/energy into collecting data they never looked at or thought about again.
― Jared Correia on the importance of data.
Lot of truth there. I've worked with a lot of firms that invested a lot of time/energy into collecting data they never looked at or thought about again.
Anker has some innovative new charging products coming in Q1. I'm especially intrigued by the charging stand.
(I first discovered these on ZDNet, by the way, but since ZDNet insisted on auto-playing video with sound at me, I closed their tab and switch to The Verge.)
(I first discovered these on ZDNet, by the way, but since ZDNet insisted on auto-playing video with sound at me, I closed their tab and switch to The Verge.)
Anker put a screen on its smallest 45W charger
You get a screen, and you get a screen, and you get a screen.
www.theverge.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Anker has some innovative new charging products coming in Q1. I'm especially intrigued by the charging stand.
(I first discovered these on ZDNet, by the way, but since ZDNet insisted on auto-playing video with sound at me, I closed their tab and switch to The Verge.)
(I first discovered these on ZDNet, by the way, but since ZDNet insisted on auto-playing video with sound at me, I closed their tab and switch to The Verge.)
An invaluable skill to have.
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, How to spot a suspicious statistic www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, How to spot a suspicious statistic www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, How to spot a suspicious statistic
Professor Alex Edmans on his book, May Contain Lies
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
An invaluable skill to have.
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, How to spot a suspicious statistic www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, How to spot a suspicious statistic www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Glad to see Satya blogging, but a bit disappointed that his new blog doesn't seem to have an RSS feed.
Looking Ahead to 2026 snscratchpad.com/posts/lookin...
Looking Ahead to 2026 snscratchpad.com/posts/lookin...
Looking Ahead to 2026
As I reflect on the past year and look toward the one ahead, there’s no question 2026 will be a pivotal year for AI. Yes, another one. But this moment feels different in a few notable ways.
snscratchpad.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Glad to see Satya blogging, but a bit disappointed that his new blog doesn't seem to have an RSS feed.
Looking Ahead to 2026 snscratchpad.com/posts/lookin...
Looking Ahead to 2026 snscratchpad.com/posts/lookin...
This is interesting, and I've long been a fan of interleaving as a useful technique.
7 Ways to #Learn Faster and Improve Your Memory, Backed by #Neuroscience www.inc.com/jeff-haden/7...
7 Ways to #Learn Faster and Improve Your Memory, Backed by #Neuroscience www.inc.com/jeff-haden/7...
January 17, 2026 at 7:13 AM
This is interesting, and I've long been a fan of interleaving as a useful technique.
7 Ways to #Learn Faster and Improve Your Memory, Backed by #Neuroscience www.inc.com/jeff-haden/7...
7 Ways to #Learn Faster and Improve Your Memory, Backed by #Neuroscience www.inc.com/jeff-haden/7...
If you're using Microsoft 365 #Copilot Chat don't ignore the Work/Web control at the top. I asked Copilot to help me prep for a meeting, got a confusing response, then realized I was on the Web tab...which can't see my calendar. 🤦♂️
January 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
If you're using Microsoft 365 #Copilot Chat don't ignore the Work/Web control at the top. I asked Copilot to help me prep for a meeting, got a confusing response, then realized I was on the Web tab...which can't see my calendar. 🤦♂️
Reposted by Ben Schorr
Is there any support that the #legaltech community can bring to help this initiative?
January 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Is there any support that the #legaltech community can bring to help this initiative?
This is very topical and highlights the dangers of both trying to "do more with less" (late-stage capitalism) and the rush to adoption of AI without well-defined objectives and training.
Why People Create AI “Workslop”—and How to Stop It hbr.org/2026/01/why-...
Why People Create AI “Workslop”—and How to Stop It hbr.org/2026/01/why-...
Why People Create AI “Workslop”—and How to Stop It
With the rise of gen AI tools, offices have had to contend with a new scourge: “workslop” or low-effort, AI-generated work that looks plausibly polished, but ends up wasting time and effort as it…
hbr.org
January 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM
This is very topical and highlights the dangers of both trying to "do more with less" (late-stage capitalism) and the rush to adoption of AI without well-defined objectives and training.
Why People Create AI “Workslop”—and How to Stop It hbr.org/2026/01/why-...
Why People Create AI “Workslop”—and How to Stop It hbr.org/2026/01/why-...
Interesting perspective on auctions.
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, Richard Thaler and The Winner’s Curse www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, Richard Thaler and The Winner’s Curse www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, Richard Thaler and The Winner’s Curse
Richard Thaler on two of his most famous observations in behavioural economics
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Interesting perspective on auctions.
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, Richard Thaler and The Winner’s Curse www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Radio 4 - More or Less, Richard Thaler and The Winner’s Curse www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
"This looks like it could be the kind of first year where it's basically built enough to cover all of that additional #electricity demand."
― Hannah Ritchie on China's renewable electricity capacity growth
Heard on More or Less
I'm very positive on distributed renewables like rooftop #solar.
― Hannah Ritchie on China's renewable electricity capacity growth
Heard on More or Less
I'm very positive on distributed renewables like rooftop #solar.
January 16, 2026 at 6:33 AM
"This looks like it could be the kind of first year where it's basically built enough to cover all of that additional #electricity demand."
― Hannah Ritchie on China's renewable electricity capacity growth
Heard on More or Less
I'm very positive on distributed renewables like rooftop #solar.
― Hannah Ritchie on China's renewable electricity capacity growth
Heard on More or Less
I'm very positive on distributed renewables like rooftop #solar.
If you listen to podcasts to learn stuff (as opposed to just for entertainment) then I highly recommend Snipd. It's a podcast player that lets you easily capture interesting or inspirational moments in podcasts to share or review later.
www.snipd.com
www.snipd.com
Snipd - The AI-powered Podcast App
Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
www.snipd.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
If you listen to podcasts to learn stuff (as opposed to just for entertainment) then I highly recommend Snipd. It's a podcast player that lets you easily capture interesting or inspirational moments in podcasts to share or review later.
www.snipd.com
www.snipd.com
"And [AI] adoption is the key success metric. And it shouldn't be. It should come back to what is it that the law firm want itself to be in the next five years."
― Horace Wu talking about AI strategy in law firms
Truth. Adoption is a data point, but it shouldn't be the goal.
― Horace Wu talking about AI strategy in law firms
Truth. Adoption is a data point, but it shouldn't be the goal.
January 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
"And [AI] adoption is the key success metric. And it shouldn't be. It should come back to what is it that the law firm want itself to be in the next five years."
― Horace Wu talking about AI strategy in law firms
Truth. Adoption is a data point, but it shouldn't be the goal.
― Horace Wu talking about AI strategy in law firms
Truth. Adoption is a data point, but it shouldn't be the goal.
As the father of two young children, I'm unreasonably excited about this.
Over 100 episodes of classic Sesame Street have arrived on YouTube www.theverge.com/news/862648/...
Over 100 episodes of classic Sesame Street have arrived on YouTube www.theverge.com/news/862648/...
Over 100 episodes of classic Sesame Street have arrived on YouTube
Welcome (back) to the neighborhood.
www.theverge.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
As the father of two young children, I'm unreasonably excited about this.
Over 100 episodes of classic Sesame Street have arrived on YouTube www.theverge.com/news/862648/...
Over 100 episodes of classic Sesame Street have arrived on YouTube www.theverge.com/news/862648/...
I think the answer is probably "Yes". #AI #LegalTech #Ethics
Is It Time To Require Lawyers To Be Competent With GenAI? - Above the Law abovethelaw.com/2026/01/is-i...
Is It Time To Require Lawyers To Be Competent With GenAI? - Above the Law abovethelaw.com/2026/01/is-i...
Is It Time To Require Lawyers To Be Competent With GenAI? - Above the Law
Such a requirement would send a strong message that GenAI is here to stay, that it’s impacting the practice, and that it’s important to be knowledgeable about it.
abovethelaw.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I think the answer is probably "Yes". #AI #LegalTech #Ethics
Is It Time To Require Lawyers To Be Competent With GenAI? - Above the Law abovethelaw.com/2026/01/is-i...
Is It Time To Require Lawyers To Be Competent With GenAI? - Above the Law abovethelaw.com/2026/01/is-i...
A bit mixed on how useful this is but might be fun to play with. And yes, #Copilot can do it too.
This Simple #AI Scheduling Hack Will Keep You Motivated Every Day www.inc.com/ben-sherry/t...
This Simple #AI Scheduling Hack Will Keep You Motivated Every Day www.inc.com/ben-sherry/t...
January 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
A bit mixed on how useful this is but might be fun to play with. And yes, #Copilot can do it too.
This Simple #AI Scheduling Hack Will Keep You Motivated Every Day www.inc.com/ben-sherry/t...
This Simple #AI Scheduling Hack Will Keep You Motivated Every Day www.inc.com/ben-sherry/t...
"I think this is maybe one of the most important societal questions as we go into our AGI future, is to what extent should the rules of the road [...] to what extent do we keep those rules of the road behind a paywall?"
― Damien Riehl on the societal implications of keeping laws behind a paywall
― Damien Riehl on the societal implications of keeping laws behind a paywall
January 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM
"I think this is maybe one of the most important societal questions as we go into our AGI future, is to what extent should the rules of the road [...] to what extent do we keep those rules of the road behind a paywall?"
― Damien Riehl on the societal implications of keeping laws behind a paywall
― Damien Riehl on the societal implications of keeping laws behind a paywall
AI Expert Shares the Biggest Mistake New AI Users Make—and How to Fix It www.inc.com/ava-levinson...
Have to agree, I often find writing and uploading a short document in Word or Notepad giving more context and info for the AI to refer to can really improve the output.
Have to agree, I often find writing and uploading a short document in Word or Notepad giving more context and info for the AI to refer to can really improve the output.
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 AM
AI Expert Shares the Biggest Mistake New AI Users Make—and How to Fix It www.inc.com/ava-levinson...
Have to agree, I often find writing and uploading a short document in Word or Notepad giving more context and info for the AI to refer to can really improve the output.
Have to agree, I often find writing and uploading a short document in Word or Notepad giving more context and info for the AI to refer to can really improve the output.
"Invest in proportion to the value you could credibly be creating in the near future." ― Cal Newport on how much to invest in tools - Heard on Deep Questions with Cal Newport
There's a psychological value in investing in good tools, even if free ones are "good enough".
There's a psychological value in investing in good tools, even if free ones are "good enough".
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
"Invest in proportion to the value you could credibly be creating in the near future." ― Cal Newport on how much to invest in tools - Heard on Deep Questions with Cal Newport
There's a psychological value in investing in good tools, even if free ones are "good enough".
There's a psychological value in investing in good tools, even if free ones are "good enough".
Yes, all of this. 👇
Start the Year with a Tech Check - North Carolina Bar Association www.ncbar.org/2026/01/06/s...
Start the Year with a Tech Check - North Carolina Bar Association www.ncbar.org/2026/01/06/s...
Start the Year with a Tech Check - North Carolina Bar Association
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your technology habits and set yourself up for greater productivity and security. From decluttering your Downloads folder and…
www.ncbar.org
January 14, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Yes, all of this. 👇
Start the Year with a Tech Check - North Carolina Bar Association www.ncbar.org/2026/01/06/s...
Start the Year with a Tech Check - North Carolina Bar Association www.ncbar.org/2026/01/06/s...
Bit esoteric but good reminder to stay current with your #security patches.
Reprompt attack hijacked Microsoft #Copilot sessions for data theft www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Reprompt attack hijacked Microsoft #Copilot sessions for data theft www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Reprompt attack hijacked Microsoft Copilot sessions for data theft
Researchers identified an attack method dubbed "Reprompt" that could allow attackers to infiltrate a user's Microsoft Copilot session and issue commands to exfiltrate sensitive data.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Bit esoteric but good reminder to stay current with your #security patches.
Reprompt attack hijacked Microsoft #Copilot sessions for data theft www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Reprompt attack hijacked Microsoft #Copilot sessions for data theft www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
I think building a strong relationship with the other human attendees is probably the best argument for still attending most meetings in person.
The Problem With Sending Your AI Agent to Meetings, According to Neuroscience www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
The Problem With Sending Your AI Agent to Meetings, According to Neuroscience www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
January 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
I think building a strong relationship with the other human attendees is probably the best argument for still attending most meetings in person.
The Problem With Sending Your AI Agent to Meetings, According to Neuroscience www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
The Problem With Sending Your AI Agent to Meetings, According to Neuroscience www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
Damien Riehl said something on a podcast recently about making PACER free that really resonated with me. Even if the gov't isn't willing to make it free, why can't the many-billion-dollar AI industry kick in the $ to cover the costs of running PACER and then it can be open for all?
January 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Damien Riehl said something on a podcast recently about making PACER free that really resonated with me. Even if the gov't isn't willing to make it free, why can't the many-billion-dollar AI industry kick in the $ to cover the costs of running PACER and then it can be open for all?