As I analyze the industry, I’ve become increasingly aware that Android serves two roles.
Big Picture
How Tablets Have Redefined the Rules of Personal Computing
It’s pretty clear that the tablet is on track to become the most pervasive personal computer the market has ever seen.
Microsoft and the Rise of Hardware Walled Gardens
The recipe that won Microsoft its once-dominant stance in the market is not the recipe that will again make the company relevant.
The Smartphone Is the Swiss Army Knife of Gadgets
The smartphone is becoming the most indispensable device we own. It serves as a multi-function gadget, and as the hub for connecting to all types of other devices and services.
Reinventing the Book for the Digital Age
Good books allow the imagination to powerfully experience a story. Books in the digital age have an opportunity to capitalize on these experiences.
Should You Buy a Phablet?
What’s the best screen size for a smartphone: 4-inch, 5-inch or 6-inch?
We’ll Pay for App Upgrades, but Only If They’re Meaningful
Developers need to strike the right balance between offering free updates and charging for major overhauls.
How Steve Jobs’ Side Bet on the iPad Affected Microsoft’s Tablets
Even though Apple really did make the iPad for consumers, Jobs and his team fully expected it to also become attractive to business users.
Living in the Last Mile: How to Improve Rural Internet Access
Internet access, and in my case, broadband, is often taken for granted. When you don’t have the same access, you quickly realize how valuable it is.
How ‘Angel’ Investors Made NakedWines.com Successful
A winery that acts like a tech startup uses grapes instead of silicon or software to deliver its goods.
The Era of Personal Computing Is Getting More and More Personal
We’re in the middle of a 50-year journey. The first 25 years were spent bringing computing to business customers. The next 25 years will be about bringing computing to the masses.
Holiday Gadget Buying Will Be More Confusing Than Ever: Three Tips to Make Shopping Easier
I have three guidelines to suggest as you tackle the holiday tech buying season in search of the perfect laptop or tablet.