Apple doesn't seem to want to keep physical media around that much longer, opting instead to distribute software and media via digital download. It's a brave strategy, and probably one that most companies will eventually adopt, but in the meantime it could leave many consumers behind.…
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Motorola to Acquire Zecter, Maker of ZumoCast
Motorola Mobility will acquire startup Zecter to integrate its synchronization and video streaming technologies into the MotoBlur feature on its Android phones. Zecter produces ZumoDrive and ZumoCast, services that facilitate cloud storage and media streaming of stored content to mobile devices. Both services will continue operation.…
Read MoreThe Exciting Future of Apple’s MacBook Line
In 12 months, Apple's notebook lineup will be so different, we'll barely recognize it. Physically, the computers may look the same, but the teaser that is the MacBook Air makes very clear the changes we can expect to see rolled out across the entire MacBook line.…
Read MoreThe New MacBook Air Is Underwhelming
I am one of the few proud MacBook Air owners in the world. Every article you've seen from me in the past was written on the petite beauty. I was understandably excited about Apple's event yesterday. So why did I walk away feeling disappointed?…
Read MoreApple Quietly Adds MacBook Pro Processor Options
Yesterday, Engadget observed that Apple didn't just release a new MacBook Air, but also added a nice build-to-order option for their 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros. Now, for an additional $400, you can upgrade to a 2.8GHz Core i7 processor.…
Read MoreMobilize 2010: The Next Big Idea Gallery
Cloudmade, Where, Placecast, Evri and Apigee presented their bids for the "next big idea" in mobile at today's GigaOM Mobilize conference. If they're an accurate sample, the future of mobile is all about location, smart filters and APIs.…
Read MoreThe MacBook Air Doesn’t Get Enough Credit
Anyone reading this on a MacBook Air knows that it’s truly the lightest, full-featured notebook available. Unfortunately, it has a bad reputation. Anyone who hasn’t owned one doesn’t understand. I’m here to make a case that anyone that hasn’t used one should give it a shot.…
Read MoreWhy Apple Buddies Up to Frenemy Netflix
Look back into Apple’s history, and it’s clear it never partners with a company that could one day be a threat. Apple’s decision to include Netflix on the newest Apple TV indicates where Apple may be headed with video and the iTunes store.…
Read MoreAT&T’s 2GB Cap is Costing Me Money
A few months ago, AT&T changed its wireless data rates, essentially killing unlimited data on smartphones. That rate change has had a direct effect on the usage of my iPhone and the amount of money I'm paying each month.…
Read MoreiTunes in the Cloud and Why This Scares Me
Our future is wireless at high speeds anywhere we'd like. This may be a decade away and if carriers make wireless data truly unlimited this will be a reality, but it scares me for a few reasons that simply can’t be fixed by technology.…
Read MoreThe New Yardstick: If You’re Not Apple, You Lose
Companies were afraid of Microsoft in the 90s. If they decided to enter your space, you'd be out of business, if you weren't lucky enough to be bought by them. That's not the case anymore. In this sense, Apple is the Microsoft of this decade.…
Read MoreWhy iPad 2 Is Coming and What to Expect
There's been quite a bit of buzz around the next iPad. The one we're using now is only six months old, but some are already looking forward to the possibility of a new form factor. I expect Apple to release another iPad this year. Here's why.…
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