Archive for January, 2013
NVIDIA’s Project SHIELD Connects Disparate Gaming Worlds
Even before CES 2013 officially began, NVIDIA announced a new product that rocked the gaming world. NVIDIA announced Project SHIELD, an NVIDIA-branded mobile gaming device that connects different world of gaming, across modes, displays and content.
My first visual impression of …
Conflicting Data
As an analyst I continually come across data. Much of it is often conflicting and discerning what is an accurate reflection of the market is not always easy. Such data has come out today that I think is …
Big Thinkers, Disruptive Technologies at CES
This will be my 10th year moderating a Super Session at CES called “Big Thinkers, Disruptive Technologies.” Anyone going to CES can attend any Super Session’s as these are the only major conference sessions open to all attendees. http://cesweb.org/Conference-Program/SuperSessions.aspx
Each year …
Google vs. Microsoft: Just Cut It Out
Hostilities between Google and Microsoft are heating up, and users are being caught in the crossfire.
Microsoft, of course, has spent the last couple of years trying to bring the wrath of the federal government down on Google. This campaign failed …
Should Apple Make a Hybrid or Convertible PC?
In a Tech.pinions piece I wrote a few weeks back, I stated that in our talks with IT directors they have been sharing with us their interested in the hybrids or convertibles that are just starting to get into the …
The Opinion Cast Round Table: 2013 Predictions and CES
Steve, Tim, and Ben discuss their tech predictions for 2013 and give some insight into this years CES. We are looking forward to an exciting 2013!
As always, we would love any comments or feedback on our Opinion Cast. …
Qualcomm and the Birth of the Smartphone
Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs’ appearance on the Charlie Rose Show brought back memories of the earliest days of smartphones. Jacobs told rose that he originally proposed adding a cellular radio to the Apple Newton MessagePad. When Apple demurred, Jacobs headed …
4 Technology Trends, 5 Technology Predictions
Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future. ~ Niels Bohr, Danish physicist (1885 – 1962)
Trend #1: Two Seperate And Incompatible Types Of User Interfaces
Personal computing will be divided into two types of user interfaces:
1) Touch; and
2) Pixel-specific (surface-required)
Touch will …
CES 2013: Where’s the Excitement?
Next week, as I have in early January for I can’t remember how many years, I’ll head for Las Vegas and the International Consumer Electronics Show. I’ll admit I don’t much like either Vegas or CES, but this year, I’m …
Why Mourn the Death of Pirates?
At some level, I have a bit of grudging admiration for CNET for publishing an article so obviously hostile to the the interests of its corporate parent, CBS. But on the other hand, it is long past time for anyone …
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