Spectrum: Where It Came From, Where It Goes
In the the beginning, wireless spectrum in the U.S. was free. In…
Spectrum: The Shortage Is a Crisis, but Not Serious
The late economist Herb Stein used to say that “if something cannot…
Why Hardware, and CES, Still Matter
An odd notion that hardware no longer matters has lately taken hold…
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch: Windows 8 Is Tough Even on a Great Windows 8 Laptop
I have been using Windows 8 through its several beta and preview…
Google vs. Microsoft: Just Cut It Out
Hostilities between Google and Microsoft are heating up, and users are being…
Qualcomm and the Birth of the Smartphone
Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs’ appearance on the Charlie Rose Show brought back…
CES 2013: Where’s the Excitement?
Next week, as I have in early January for I can’t remember…
Why Mourn the Death of Pirates?
At some level, I have a bit of grudging admiration for CNET…
Patents: That Word Does Not Mean What You Think It Means
Yesterday, the internet was abuzz with reports that the U.S. Patent and…