I’ll be surprised if you can buy a computer five years from now that doesn’t have a touchscreen — Apple products included.
Opinion
Should Mobile Device Use Expand on Planes? FCC Tells FAA It’s Time (Because It Is)
The scientific evidence for disabling electronics on planes during takeoff and landing is scant to nonexistent, so why are we still being asked to disable our laptops, tablets and cellphones?
Why Facebook Will Have Trouble Killing the Text Message
Facebook has started to roll out a new version of its Messenger app for Android that only requires a name and a phone number, not an actual Facebook account, to sign up.
Three Things Apple Didn’t Get Right in iTunes 11
While I haven’t run into bugs or visual glitches on my Retina MacBook Pro, I have stumbled on a few quirks as well as at least one conspicuous hangover that altogether render iTunes 11 a less-than-premium experience.
9 Wishes for Microsoft’s Next Xbox, Whatever It’s Called
Here’s what I’d like to see a new Xbox-whatever-it’s-called embrace.
Why ‘Six Strikes’ Could Be a Nightmare for Anyone with Shared Internet
The “six strikes” anti-piracy warning system — coming in early 2013 — is designed to track copyright infringers. But what happens if you’re on a shared Internet connection?
The Trouble with Windows Phone 8: It’s Not the Apps, It’s the Basics
After two years of iteration by Microsoft, I can’t get into Windows Phone, and the paucity of apps–real or perceived–has nothing to do with it.
A Touch-Literate World: The Global Tablet Craze
The data we’re seeing around tablet adoption is incredible. And contrary to the belief of many, the tablet craze is not just happening in the U.S. but also around the world. This reality has many implications
Why the iPad Mini Is a Disruptive Technology
The “PC Cliff” — and why small tablets will become the most important tablets for consumers.
Samsung’s Galaxy Camera Highlights Everything Wrong with Shared Data Plans
I have no idea how profitable a camera with a data plan will be. But either way, it’s bad for innovation.
Are You Multitasking or Are You Suffering from Digital-Device-Distraction Syndrome?
There’s a time and place for tech, but there’s also a time and place to be present in the real world. If we can’t recapture the ability to be present, we may find that digital distractions cause life to pass us by.
Why the iPad Mini Is Priced at $329
How important is the iPad Mini to Apple’s tablet strategy? And even at this price, will it be successful?
