CES 2018 Untrends This year I am writing about CES 2018 from the sidelines, but with the number of press releases that have flowed into my inbox, I don’t feel like I’m missing much. And my feet have already sent me a thank you note from the future. Top-line: The biggest underlying shift at CES 2018 comes from it turning into a software show rather than a hardware show, at … [Read more...] about 8 CES 2018 Untrends
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CES 2017: It’s my Job
CES 2017: It's my Job Every January, I start my year in Las Vegas. There is always a certain level of excitement as friends and colleagues tell me how cool it is that I get to attend CES. And then inevitably, I return with a camera full of pictures, a pocket full of business cards, a bag full of products for evaluation and a schedule full of follow-up notes to … [Read more...] about CES 2017: It’s my Job
Business Implications: iPad Pro, iPhone 6s and new Apple TV
Business Implications: iPad Pro, iPhone 6s and new Apple TV A day after Apple made is September announcements, it is clear that they still hold THE technology leadership position. No company’s announcements create more buzz than Apple’s. Here’s a quick look at the potential business impacts of the September 9, 2015 Apple announcements. iPad Pro. While Microsoft … [Read more...] about Business Implications: iPad Pro, iPhone 6s and new Apple TV
Notes from Windows 10 Release Day -1
Tomorrow many people will receive the final bits of what is known as Windows 10. For those already previewing the release, as I am, it appears that a Windows Update process will push whatever bits are required to transform our machines from beta to released software -- automagically. With the exception of a reboot, that process should be seamless. Windows 10 Release Day -1, … [Read more...] about Notes from Windows 10 Release Day -1
Think Twice before Accepting a Google Gift: My Story of the The Google Chromecast Anniversary Gift That Never Gave
The saga of my Google Chromecast Anniversary Gift or Lessons Learned in Not Delivering Well on a Promise. Yesterday I read that Google was offering a free movie to celebrate with owners of Chromecast. So I went over to my Galaxy Tab S 8.4, connected to my Chromecast and went to offers. I had six offers available. I was interested in the Google Play content, a rental, and a … [Read more...] about Think Twice before Accepting a Google Gift: My Story of the The Google Chromecast Anniversary Gift That Never Gave