This summer the WBA Wireless Global Congress was held virtually. I attended each session. The following post synthesizes some key ideas from the sessions. It is not exhaustive. A full list of presentations and a link to downloads is provided at the end of this post for those who want to explore sessions or ideas in more depth. WBA Wireless Global Congress: An … [Read more...] about The WBA Wireless Global Congress: Synthesis and Summary
Mobility
Serious Insights Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy Device Cases
Serious Insights Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy Device Cases How to Buy Device Cases: Overview How people use their cases varies widely.  People need device cases that work when traveling, running to the market, attending a concert, climbing a mountain, bicycling, taking pictures, listening to music, watching videos, or attending a gala fundraiser—that broad range of … [Read more...] about Serious Insights Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy Device Cases
It’s time to put the “C” into CES
CES may put in many strictures to keep those not anointed of the consumer electronic business at arm’s length, but more than any other show, CES is a populist event—and it should embrace those its serves most directly. CES’s sprawling, slightly organized event would do well to spend time introspectively examining its near-Hydra-headed attributes. In my recent trip to the … [Read more...] about It’s time to put the “C” into CES
Kindle Fire First Looks
Before 8am this morning a rather directed FedEx car showed up at the house to deliver a new Kindle Fire HD evaluation unit. So far, I am impressed. The 7 inch unit is light, bright and clear. It came pre-configured with my Amazon account, so music, video and books in the Amazon Cloud were all there. The books section was blank until I search for a book I knew I owned and … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire First Looks
The HP TouchPad, an Epitaph
I was supposed to write a review of the HP TouchPad for Tablet PC, but like so many others, I am not writing a review, but an epitaph. HP’s decision on August 18, 2011, to cease production of the Hp TouchPad as well as other WebOS devices leaves WebOS in limbo, though HP may try to recoup some of its investment by selling WebOS to another company. This is as much a strategic … [Read more...] about The HP TouchPad, an Epitaph