A Big Apple Competitive Edge: Secretive Predictability
Apple is perhaps the most secretive of high tech companies. However, it's also one of the most predictable when it comes to product releases, and that's a competitive advantage.
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HP's 25 percent increase in what the board annually allocates for stock repurchase has the smell of an attempt to placate investors.
To Succeed In Pay Per View, YouTube's Movie Store Needs a Makeover
YouTube has the size to become a formidable player in the world of digital video. But it has to make a big upgrade to its site to compete with the likes of Apple and Netflix.
H.264 Video Backers Try a PR Coup, but It May Backfire
The group that manages licensing for H.264 video technology is trying to use an announcement for royalty-free licenses to woo people from Google's alternative, WebM.
Intel Woes and HP-Dell Wars Show the March of the Dinosaurs
Intel, HP, and Dell all seem determined to hold on to what made them successful in the past. But the result is increased weakness, bad decisions, and danger.
Microsoft, Ready to Spend Billions on Mobile, is Still Stuck in a PC Mindset
Microsoft is prepared to spend billions to back its mobile offering. But it won't succeed if it doesn't ditch its PC mindset and drop licensing fees for its OS.
Google Needs Your Privacy To Tell You What You Want To Know
A recently public patent application demonstrates why Google really wants personal data: to deliver relevant search results. But a clever approach to its business also shows Google's weakness.
Third-Place Sony Gets Dumb, Considers Charging for Online PS3 Gaming
Sony is now considering charging PlayStation 3 gamers to play online, a foolish move for the third-place console company.
Q&A: Would Google Be Stupid to Start Charging for Google Voice?
Whether Google succeeds with its plan to charge for Voice has bearing on pricing across the Web, from e-books to startups to IT. Economist Rafi Mohammed explains.
Google and Microsoft Fight for Search Future -- Whatever It May Be
Not long ago, many assumed that Google would always have search locked up. But recent data from Nielsen shows that not only is Microsoft a threat, but so are social networks.
Apple Protects Its Flank with Netflix Streaming on the iPhone
Apple will finally allow Netflix to provide its iOS app not just for the iPad, but the iPhone as well. It's a tactical move to prevent Google Android from getting ahead in entertainment.
Dumb Fight of the Day: Media, Tech Industries War Over Mandatory Cell Phone FM
The National Association of Broadcasters and the Consumer Electronics Association have squared off over whether mobile devices should require FM radio. The amount of hooey is impressive.
Alibaba Takes Aim at eBay and Amazon with U.S. Acquisitions
Chinese giant Alibaba is buying its way into the minds of U.S. retailers. In the future, it will compete with eBay and Amazon to provide the platform for their sales.
Q&A: How "Group Buying" Sites Will Earn Billions on Deals Made Just for You
LivingSocial CEO Tim O'Shaughnessy explains how they work, how they'll differentiate themselves, and how these deals will eventually become personalized.
Google Trademarks a Computer Called the Speedbook [Update]
According to a recent trademark application, Google wants to protect the product name Speedbook for a type of computer, contradicting Eric Schmidt's statement last month about a Google netbook.
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