Apple's Compelling New Features Means Continued Consumer Appeal
As I sat through the WWDC Keynote where Apple announced and demonstrated a plethora of new features to OS X and iOS, the word that...
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I Trust The Cloud - Do You?
In my predictions column prior to 2011, I predicted the rise of the personal cloud. With Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Apple all getting into the... -
Android Tablets Have Room To Grow
In talking with some some analyst colleagues both in the industry and financial sector, I've come across some interesting perspectives regarding Android tablets. Most of... -
Why Do I Pay For Advertising Supported TV
Did you know that on average during an hour long television show you are subjected to 22-24 minutes of ads? Now of course many of... -
Twitter And Facebook Must Learn From LinkedIn's IPO Success
Just after 7 a.m. this morning on its first day of trading, LinkedIn's stocked soared up $47 to 92.99 dollars a share. Currently it is... -
It's Time To Re-Invent The PC - But How?
The PC faces stiff competition from things like smartphones, tablets, smart TV's and more. As a consumer you are faced with a plethora of products... -
The Five Technologies That Impacted My Life
Late last year several of SlashGear's distinguished columnists wrote a similar column highlighting some of the key technologies that shaped their life. I thought it... -
Are Chromebooks The Future Of Notebooks?
Google's keynote yesterday was all about Chrome and, in essence, all about the future of the web. Despite the creative enhancements they are making to... -
At IO 2011 Google Paints The Android Vision
Day one of Google IO has come to a close. After sifting through my notes and processing much of what I saw and heard, it's... -
Microsoft Bought Skype For The Brand
The fact that Skype has been in sale mode hasn't been a total secret. When Ebay sold off a massive chunk of the company, and... -
HP TouchSmart 610 Review
HP, in the TouchSmart 610, has created their most compelling all-in-one desktop PC to date. With the TouchSmart line HP has always demonstrated their commitment... -
NVIDIA And ICERA Create Serious Competition For Qualcomm And Others
With NVIDIA's acquisition of Icera Semiconductor today, they have taken an important step in developing a fully optimized mobile platform with two key technologies. The... -
Does Nintendo Hate Money?
Many people would agree that Nintendo has some of the most recognizable software titles in the market. There was a time when proprietary software titles... -
The Paradox Of Choice In Consumer Markets
A few years ago I read a book called The Paradox of Choice: Why Less is More by Barry Schwartz. His anecdotes were insightful and... -
Apple's Q2 2011 Earnings Analysis
Since 2003 Apple has beat on every single earnings report and today the streak continues. We reported on the earnings this afternoon but I wanted... -
What Is Personal Computing In The Post PC Era?
Several reports have come out today from Gartner and IDC taking a look at the state of the PC market so far this year. Even... -
Why Cisco Shut Down The Flip Business
Cisco's shutting down of their Flip business after only two years says not just a great deal about Cisco but about consumer markets as a... -
BlueStacks Is Android's Parallels For Windows
Several companies I work with in the PC space had been asking me if I have heard of this new company called BlueStacks. These specific... -
The Disruptive Potential Of The Amazon App Store
A few days ago, Amazon's App Store officially opened for business. I've been spending the past few days reflecting and talking with colleagues on the... -
My Two Concerns For Android
Android's continued momentum continues to be good news for many handset and device manufacturers who need a solid platform in the market. Since Windows Mobile... -
AT&T And T-Mobile Acquisition Makes Sense
We had to anticipate some consolidation of our networks in the US at some point in time. It turns out the beginning of that movement... -
Want To Hear A Great Story?
Sometimes having the Internet in your pocket is convenient other times it is extremely useful. This story is an example of the latter. Some context... -
The Wide World Of Apps
Are apps a trend or are they here to stay? There has been plenty written and talked about regarding the so-called phenomenon of the app... -
Re-Inventing The Book In The Digital Age
For a while now we, at Creative Strategies, have been involved in projects within the digital reader ecosystem. We have been talking and working with... -
Tablet Vs Notebook: The Consumer Decision
If you are anything like me you get asked questions like what computer to buy, what phone to buy, or what TV to buy. Now,... -
iPad 2: Another Step Forward For Tablets
Today Apple unveiled what's next for the iPad. Last night I wrote an article pointing out a number of things I hoped were in store... -
Wish List For The iPad Part Deux
On the eve of the iPad 2 event tomorrow, I wanted to share a few things I hope to see in the iPad 2. Myself...
