Verizon iPhone May Not Change the Market as Much as Many Think
Even if Verizon gets the iPhone, estimates of how many consumers will switch handsets or carriers are questionable, and Apple has trouble making enough units to satisfy demand now.
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Apple's Inner Control Freak is Slowing iAds Growth, Benefiting Google
Apple is focused on making its iAds match the high end quality of its hardware. But this creative control is slowing the process and frustrating its ad partners -- giving Google a chance to grow its already significant advantage of scale.
Google's "Fact" Sheet on Net Neutrality Isn't Convincing Anyone
Google has taken a lot of heat over the net neutrality "compromise" it co-authored with Verizon. But splitting hairs over the details of the proposal won't help Google repair the damage it's done to its self-proclaimed idealism.
China as No. 2: Why Its Days as a Manufacturing Outsourcer Are Numbered
China's growth means that the country can't remain forever the cheap manufacturing outlet for the U.S. and other western countries.
Apple and WikiLeaks Show How Vulnerable Companies Are
Apple and the U.S. government have found themselves on the wrong side of recent security leaks. If two such secret organizations get feel the sting, most companies are vulnerable.
John Carmack to Launch "Rage" on Mobile -- A Wake-up Call for Game Companies
Legendary game programmer and id Software head John Carmack is releasing "Rage" first for the iPhone -- a significant shift for the console and PC based game market.
Nintendo Sold 30 Million Wiis in the U.S., but Its Motion Is Slowing
Earlier this week Nintendo announced 30 million Wiis sold in the United States alone. It is a very impressive four-year run, but Nintendo could be doing a lot more with its lead.
Ultimate Electronics Battles Best Buy with Better Customer Service
West coast chain Ultimate Electronics has begun to expand east, leveraging a customer service-centric model to compete with Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.
Apple Wants to Own Software Publishing for iPhones and iPads
Apple's app store has effectively made it the single publisher of software for iOS devices, and a series of patent applications suggest that it will expand its reach.
Oracle Google Suit Could Kill Android and Threaten Open Source
Oracle sued Google over Java in Android. It's trouble for the mobile operating system and a cold dose of reality for all who use open source software.
Demand Media Backlash Highlights the Dangers of Pre-IPO Spin
Demand Media's IPO shows that the company has never seen a profit. That's in sharp contrast to previous statements by the CEO. Bad spin returns to bite.
Cisco Earnings Highlight Weakness of Economic Recovery. Thankfully.
Wall Street reacted negatively to Cisco revenues missing analysts' predictions. But the news is actually a good thing, whether you're an investor or a business executive. If you have to make decisions, it's best to have some realistic data, not wishful thinking.
Scandal May Have Been an Excuse for HP to Dismiss Mark Hurd
HP's board dismissed CEO Mark Hurd for irregularities in expense reports, and supposedly not sexual harassment charges. However, look at financial metrics and employee morale and the entire story seems like an excuse for the board to exert control it should have previously used.
Why Facebook Unfriended Google and Verizon on Net Neutrality
Facebook has come out against the Google and Verizon joint broadband proposal because the document would specifically omit wireless from net neutrality. That would be bad for Facebook, which has 100 million mobile users that like to see video links.
NetFlix Big Bet On Streaming Video Will Succeed
Netflix expensive new content deal with Epix will hurt its stock in the short term. But in the long run, it will help to establish the company as the number one player in the emerging market of streaming video. Netflix will be able offer subscribers more than competitors like Hulu, without having to take on the studios and networks for new releases.
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