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Why Apple Should Dump AT&T
Columns Article Published June 17, 2009
Thanks to AT&T's slow execution on support for new iPhone features, its horrible customer service, and its high and confusing prices, yet another iPhone launch has been compromised.
Who Killed Twitter?
Features Article Published June 11, 2009
Statistics about Twitter usage show a far different picture than the media hype suggests. Why did Twitter jump the shark?
Microsoft vs. the EU: When Antitrust is Anti-Competitive
Features Article Published June 04, 2009
Microsoft is being unfairly harassed by European Union regulators, argues a tech industry observer.
Why the Palm Pre Will Fail
Columns Article Published May 28, 2009
Pre is not ready for business, can't top the iPhone for consumers and is entering the market at the worst possible time.
The Trouble with Real-Time Search
Executive Tech Article Published May 21, 2009
You can expect Google to embrace real-time search. But don't expect that search to be anywhere near as useful as good old-fashioned regular Google searches.
Does Google's 'Recent Results' Feature Beat Twitter?
Columns Article Published May 13, 2009
Twitter Search offers more timely results while Google’s “Recent results” are better filtered. The best option is to combine them. C’mon, Google: Acquire Twitter already!
Steve Jobs Gets Pwned
Features Article Published May 07, 2009
Apple fumbled hugely by allowing the Kindle to dominate the rapidly growing eBook device market.
Is Windows 7 Really Mojave? (Part II)
Features Article Published April 29, 2009
Is Windows 7 really "Mojave" — Vista warmed over and sold with a shiny new package? The answer is: sort of.
Is Microsoft Better Without Bill Gates?
Executive Tech Article Published April 22, 2009
Since the late 1990s it seemed that Microsoft consistently failed to capitalize on the biggest opportunities. Since Gates left last summer, the company seems to be doing everything right.
Inside Google's 'Facebook Killer'
Executive Tech Article Published April 15, 2009
The Facebook user interface is cumbersome and counter-intuitive. Google (with possible help from Twitter) has a solution.
Stop Dishonest Tech Lingo! (that means you, Apple and Microsoft)
Columns Article Published April 09, 2009
Tech sites and tech vendors are famous for inventing wacky lingo that stretches the truth. Isn’t it time we stopped the madness?
Why Netbooks Will Run Cell Phone Software
Executive Tech Article Published April 01, 2009
The next big thing in tiny laptops will be cell phone operating systems, cell phone applications and cell phone data plans. Like all big shifts in the netbook market, this one will surprise the experts, but thrill buyers.
Get Ready for Microsoft's Big Comeback
Features Article Published March 25, 2009
Surprise! The combined effect of Windows 7, an improving reputation and $20 billion in cash will bring Microsoft out of its doldrums and into a position of industry leadership once again.