The Changing Face of Banking
Google, Walmart, Amazon, and others entering into traditional banking. Read more here.
‘Sensor’ization of Consumer Tech: the Lark
Another wearable health and fitness gadget that takes advantage of sensors and a hub device (ie smartphone). Read more here.
The Digitization of the News
Recent research from Pew shines light on the digitization of the news: consuming the news digitally now surpasses physically reading the news. In 2004, 24 percent of respondents got their news digitally while today 39 percent do the same. Fifty-five percent of respondents said they watched the news on TV yesterday which is still the […]
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 […]
Holiday 2012: Part III
My first two posts on the 2012 holiday season can be found here and here. News out this week suggests things are looking “ok” as we head toward the holiday season. I recognize the term “ok” is not a highly technical term, but I’ll publish my finalized retail sales forecast shortly and I don’t want […]
Next Steps for Big Data: Personal Health and Jobs
I’m not crazy about the term “Big Data.” I think it is overused, but not sufficiently understand. Two recent articles of interest: one on personal health and one on jobs.
History Lesson: HDTV to 4K
On August 6, 1998 the first HDTV was sold in San Diego. It was sold by Tom Campbell, who was then Corporate Director at DOW Stereo/Video. (Footnote: DOW Stereo/Video would later be bought by Ken Crane’s and Tom Campbell would become Corporate Director of Ken Crane’s. Ken Crane’s ceased operations and liquidated in the summer of […]
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 […]
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.
