Archive for March, 2013
Apple’s Cloud Conundrum
Apple is really bad at the cloud. And while that is not hurting the company much today, it is going to become a growing problem as users rely on a growing number of devices and come to expect that all …
The New Era of “Good Enough” Computing
A few weeks back I was one of the first to write about Windows Blue and in this column I discussed how Windows Blue could be used on tablets in the 7” to 10” range as well as in clamshell’s …
Uniloc v. Rackspace: A Rare Patent Win in East Texas
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has a well-earned reputation as a place where non-practicing entities, more colorfully known as patent trolls, use their dubious patents to extort money from companies that actually do things and make stuff. …
Tablet Trifurcation
Yesterday, Tech.pinions columnist, Patrick Moorhead, discussed the implications of the growing popularity of the 7 inch tablet form factor.
Schism
I think that Patrick’s analysis of the schism between Apple’s iOS tablets and Android tablets was spot on. While Apple encouraged …
What are the Implications of Increased 7” Tablet Popularity?
Last month, DisplaySearch published an analysis, entitled, “Smaller Tablet PCs to Take Over in 2013?” The report essentially laid out the volume decrease of 9.7-10” displays and the increase of 7.X” displays in January of 2013. While this …
The FCC: After Four Frustrating Years, Tough Work Ahead
Julius Genachowski was one of President Obama’s original tech warriors, so hopes were high when he became chairman of the Federal Communications Commission in 2009. He leaves the post some modest accomplishments, some bigger disappointments, and a general sense of …
When Calculators Had Gears
“Naked” Friden D10 (Photo: Jake Wildstrom)
My son, a mathematician at the University of Louisville, has a new hobby: restoring mechanical calculators. These machines were obsolete long before he was born, but a visit this past weekend brought back a …
The Best Innovations are Still Ahead
I enjoy technology industry history. After the dot come bubble burst, I had a conversation with the then-CEO of National Semiconductor, Brian Halla. He’s also a tech history connoisseur and he explained to me what is called the Boom Bust …
The Challenge for Smartphone Makers in 2013
I believe we are in new territory for smartphone manufacturers. Although its true that there are still many people on the planet who do not yet have a smartphone, the reality is that the most mature markets are reaching …
Google Keep: Bleeding from Self-inflicted Wounds
I don’t know how much Google is saving by killing off Reader, but it is rapidly becoming clear that it wasn’t worth it.
Most people don’t know what an RSS reader is and Reader never became a popular offering on the …
Android’s Penetration Vs. Apple’s Skimming Marketing Strategies
Technology pundits and press, alike, seem obsessed with market share. But obtaining large market share is just one of many successful business strategies. Android follows a penetration pricing strategy. Apple uses a skimming strategy. Neither is inherently superior to the …
Apple: Time To Come Out Swinging
The dominant picture of Apple in the media today is of a company on the ropes: out of ideas, falling behind the competition, stock price battered, doomed. It’s reached the point where the CEO of BlackBerry, of all people, is …
Is It a Watch or Something Else?
I was asked to come onto the CNBC Closing Bell segment to discuss the smartwatch hype and rumors. I’m on with my friend and analyst colleague Roger Kay, so that is why he took a friendly jab at me. …
Are the New Crop of Enterprise Tablets a Threat to Apple?
Over the last three years, Apple has reshaped many industries, including the smartphone, tablet, PC and even SOC industry. One area of Apple success that was in Microsoft’s own backyard was enterprise tablets, where, according to Apple, …
An Overview of How Google Glass Works… A Curse or a Blessing?
Google Glass, Kelli Richards, #ifihadglass
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