Digital Decade: Using Data to Set Ticket Prices
Last week I began looking for tickets for the weekend NLDS series between the Nationals and the Atlanta Braves. The Braves of course were subsequently knocked out in the elimination Wild Card game against the St. Louis Cardinals and now the Nationals are playing the St Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. But in looking for […]
On Innovation: The Importance of Hybrids
In the past I’ve talked about the importance of hybrid phases in innovation and innovation diffusion. Rarely (and perhaps never) does a technology jump from one phase to another without first working through a hybrid phase (or series of hybrid phases). One could even argue that each innovation cycle is simply the process of stepping […]
CES Trends: 4K
Get ready to hear a lot about 4K TV. At the 2012 International CES earlier this year we saw 4K (and 8K) television prototypes from a number of OEMs. LG and Sony, among others, are expected to start shipping 4K TV offerings within the month. Around CES there was much written regarding 4K television (see […]
The Changing Role of Consumer Tech Supply Chains
I think Todd Taylor over at OPS Rules accurately captures a few key points about the shifting of tech supply chain dynamics as the industry becomes decidedly more consumer centric. A more consumer centric supply chain means design cycles (both planning and production cycles) will be compressed. I’ve spoke with phone manufacturers who want the entire design […]
Google Now
Google recently introduced Google Now – an app/service available on android. Essentially, Google Now attempts to predict the information you want. Standing on a train platform – Google Now will deliver up details on the next departing train. If you have an appointment across town, Google Now monitors traffic and alerts you when you need to […]
The Fat Part of the Digital Data Adoption Curve
I’ve written in the past how adoption always follows an s-shaped adoption curve. When it comes to digital data adoption we are in the fat (steep upward sloping) part of the adoption curve. Reuters reported on Monday that Google is now streaming 4 billion videos a day. Moreover, 60 hours of video content is uploaded every minute […]
On Forecasting
There are (at least) two major short-comings to today’s forecasting approaches. First, forecasters are using increasingly narrow definitions so they aren’t seeing things in the broader context. Secondly (and related), forecasters largely fail to look beyond what is seen – many of today’s forecasts are just projections of the current state of affairs. Taken together, […]
Are CAPTCHAs Getting More Difficult?
CAPTCHAs are a challenge-response test used to help decipher human responses from that of a computer in order to prevent automated software from performing actions which degrade the quality of service. Recently I’ve noticed that CAPTCHAs are getting increasingly difficult. Is this a sign of tech evolving faster than the human mind?
An Apple Effect Worth Watching
Most technology companies are cognizant of how network effects influence adoption, but fail to adequately stimulate these network effects. However, a few recent service launches by Apple recognize the influence network effects can have on the uptake of Apple devices. AirPlay and AirPrint both illustrate Apple’s understanding that the greater the sphere of influence iOS devices can have, the stronger the network effects and therefore the […]
Are Multi-function Devices Killing Single Purpose Devices?
IHS iSuppli recently projected sluggish growth for single-purpose consumer tech devices like MP3 players, PNDs, and digital cameras. At the same time they expect multi-function devices like smartphones and tablets to enjoy strong double-digit growth over the same horizon The IHS iSuppli statement quotes, Jordan Selburn as saying, The success of multipurpose electronic equipment, often coming […]
