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Massively Deluded?
Steve Ballmer’s assertion regarding ‘massive Windows 8 adoption’ just might be the best example of how far out of touch he (and perhaps even Redmond is) to the ‘massive’ shift in computing that has left them largely flat-footed in the … Continue reading
Something New?
What… Yahoo is actually releasing a new product?! Yes, it is true and whilst even perhaps a bit slow / albeit very late (indeed) to do so… the firm is nevertheless debuting their entrant in the Browser space. (Source) CNET … Continue reading
Brand Value Reigns Supreme.
With Facebook dominating tech-news over the past few days; Apple checked in as the world’s most valuable brand – once again demonstrating the merits / validity of an actual ‘tangible‘ product vs. an ‘intangible‘ one. (Source) LA Times: http://goo.gl/05XLp
What Me Worry?
With Facebook’s underwhelming IPO; their underwriters forgoing continually propping them up; a rough second trading day; their mobile strategy being called into question; critics assailing them for how they’re ‘ruining’ Silicon Valley… and, anything else that hasn’t been mentioned, two … Continue reading
Next ‘Scene’
In ‘what-just-might-be-nothing-less-than-a-serious-line-crossed’ SceneTap (a facial detection Start-up) and their agreement with a number of San Francisco bars to install cameras therein might have set a new ‘standard’ (e.g., low) for creepiness. (Source) The Washington Post: http://goo.gl/tyxsM
Staying Open…
For those paying attention; it seems a bit odd / surreal that as a stipulation for approving the Google / Motoola merger China has mandated that it remain free and open… both of which the PRC is anything but… Granted, … Continue reading
Like?
All things being equal (including their rocky start to being traded publicly) Facebook made their (initial) mark… now, how the firm does / goes from here is anyone’s best guess… (Source) The Washington Post: http://goo.gl/de9f1
‘Biggest’ Doesn’t Equal ______?
It’s a bit challenging to fathom that a firm whose main product is user-generated media (versus syndicated media for example) has an IPO valuation that’ll be larger than McDonald’s; Cisco’s and/or Amazon’s market caps. Moreover, it is also a bit … Continue reading
Easier Said Than Done!
Now that Google has publically stated that they intend to end fragmentation (of their OS) it will be interesting to see how / if they are able to pull this off. (Source) LA Times: http://goo.gl/2FFDf
Really?
In advance of one of the most-highly anticipated IPO’s (perhaps) since Google roughly 1/2 of Americans surveyed think that Facebook’s shares are overpriced… which begs at least three questions: 1) What should they be priced at? 2) Should this really … Continue reading