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 […]
File Under Digital Decade: The Evolving Role of Video
I caught the recent story of a man arrested for drug possession in Orlando. Apparently police monitoring a live video feed sent officers to the scene who then made the arrest. In the accompanying video, one of women being interviewed about the role of video cameras says something interesting. When asked if it is acceptable […]
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 […]
Infographic: Apple Stores
Gaming Makes Digital Push
Two noteworthy pieces of new yesterday regarding the move of gaming to the digital decade. First, Sony announced they would be acquiring Gaikia, the streaming video-game service. The second article was on EA’s full move to digital.
The Wisdom of the Crowds Takes on Corporate Strategy
A look at how some companies are leveraging crowdsourcing for strategic input. Something Henry Ford and Steve Jobs would have strongly opposed.
An Integrated Hardware/Software Approach
Over the last few weeks both Google (see Nexus Tablet and Nexus Q) and Microsoft (see Surface) have announced major hardware initiatives. In both cases, these hardware initiatives have been primarily focused on the mobile/tablet ecosystem. Even Microsoft’s recent software announcement – Microsoft SmartGlass – is targeting the growing tablet ecosystem. Both companies are taking a more hands-on […]
Adoption Cycle v. Upgrade Cycle
Often I see individuals talking and writing about adoption cycles and upgrade cycles as one in the same cycle. However I think an important differentiation can be made between adoption cycles and upgrade cycles.
Should Tablets be Considered Mobile?
Several sections within Nick Bilton’s recent NYT’s article on the changes underfoot at Twitter makes me question if companies are approaching their mobile strategy in the most appropriate way. Near the close of the article, Nick writes:
