How should Microsoft have retooled itself for the era of tablets and touch interfaces? A few alternate-reality scenarios.
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Google Wireless: Could an Alliance with Dish Make It Happen?
It would be awesome to see disruption of the big wireless carriers, and there are some great reasons for Google to lead the way. Just don’t hold your breath for it
It’s Too Early to Judge Early Windows 8 Sales
Windows blogger Paul Thurrott is reporting that Microsoft is disappointed by Windows 8 sales to date. It shouldn’t obsess over them.
Nintendo TVii: The Next Big Thing Isn’t Here Yet
The Wii U’s ambitious TV service won’t show up when the console hits stores this weekend.
One Possible Explanation for Why Windows 8 Tablets Are Hard to Find
Last week, I wrote about how hard it was to find Windows 8 tablets on store shelves, even though Microsoft’s latest operating system launched nearly a month ago. Here’s one possible explanation.
Lytro Adds Perspective Shift and Filters
Light-field photography adds new special effects which go beyond after-the-fact refocusing.
Now Flipboard Helps You Find Books
The “social magazine” has given its iOS apps new sections which let you browse for books in Apple’s iBookstore.
Google TV Gets Some Much-Needed Improvements, Still Needs More
Slowly but surely, Google TV is starting to look like a legitimate connected TV platform. Still, some gaps remain.
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.
Jawbone’s Up Wristband: It’s Back
After a year’s absence, the healthy-living gadget is back in a version which aims to eliminate the first edition’s kinks.
BlackBerry 10 to Launch on January 30: Here’s What We Know So Far
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion hasn’t given up the fight just yet. The company says it’s still on track to launch BlackBerry 10 in early 2013, and has scheduled a launch event for January 30.
Acer C7 Chromebook Locks Up the Low End at $199
Chromebooks are like netbooks that are better at managing people’s expectations. In that spirit, Acer’s new $199 C7 Chromebook may be worth a closer look.