Posts Categorized: industry analysis

Which $200 Laptop is Right For You?

Posted by & filed under Google, Hardware, industry analysis, microsoft, operating system, Samsung.

Description: CNNMoney puts the Samsung Chromebook 2 and the HP Stream head-to-head to see which low cost laptop is the better buy. Source: CNN Money Date: April 1, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. When it comes to laptops; do you prefer Apple products, Microsoft products, or something else? 2. When it comes to purchasing a new laptop… Read more »

70s and 80s Tech Making Comeback

Posted by & filed under branding, Business Intelligence, business models, Gaming, Hardware, industry analysis, music, national culture, smartphones, social impacts, Sony, streaming music, System development, virtualization.

Description: From the boombox to the Polaroid, Laurie Segall takes a look at how classic tech is inspiring today’s innovation. Source: CNN Money Date: March 27, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. Would you purchase the updated Polaroid? 2. Are you looking forward to seeing the classic Mario Bros. characters on your smartphone?

Minibar Liquor Delivery Startup Acquires Competitor Booze Carriage

Posted by & filed under app, business models, e-payment, industry analysis, market intelligence, marketing, revenue model.

Description: Liquor delivery service Minibar buys out Booze Carriage and now claims to be the largest player in the liquor delivery space in NYC. Source: Tech Crunch Date: March 20, 2015 Minibar, an on-demand liquor-delivery platform operational in 13 cities, has announced the acquisition of one of its biggest competitors, Booze Carriage. The terms of the deal were… Read more »

Magic Leap Makes Internet Lose Its Mind

Posted by & filed under Artificial intelligence, FaceBook, Gaming, Google, industry analysis, Uncategorized, virtualization.

Description: Meet Magic Leap — the company whose secret technology could change how you see the world. Source: CNN Money Date: March 20, 2015 Magic Leap, a tech company vying to compete with Facebook’s Oculus VR, says they have the technology that will blow your mind. Questions for Discussion: 1. Have you heard of Magic Leap before? Does… Read more »

Scientists Develop Vibrating Bicycle That Senses Traffic

Posted by & filed under Biometrics, Green Tech, Hardware, industry analysis, national culture.

Description: Senior bike riders are particularly at-risk for motor vehicle accidents. One dutch tech company is hoping to help. Source: Globe and Mail Date: February 26, 2015 Dutch scientists have developed a smart bicycle that uses sensors, wireless technology and video to warn riders of traffic dangers. Questions for discussion: 1. Do you use a bike for transportation?… Read more »

Next Big Thing: TV Airwaves: Moving TV Out, Mobile In

Posted by & filed under Analytics, bandwidth, data analytics, industry analysis, media, national culture, programming, revenue model, social impacts, social tv, streaming video, television, user habits, wireless networks.

Description: The way we watch TV is changing and the FCC is offering cash incentives to broadcast stations to give up their airwaves in order to allow for the switch to mobile. Source: CNET Date: February 20, 2015   Brian Cooley discusses why wireless carriers are chomping at the bit to buy available TV broadcast spectrum in… Read more »

High-tech Fashion: Touchscreens in Fitting Rooms

Posted by & filed under branding, business models, Ecommerce, industry analysis, Personalization, technology.

Description: Imagine walking into a clothing store and having the ability to browse through recommended looks from the designer with the touch of a screen. Source: CNN Money Date: February 20, 2015 Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff is partnering with eBay to introduce touchscreen dressing rooms to her retail stores. Questions for discussion: 1. What are some benefits that might… Read more »

Are Apps Making In-Person Dating Harder?

Posted by & filed under addiction, app, business models, industry analysis, iphone, media, national culture, online dating, smartphones, social impacts, Social Media.

Description: The reality of dating is changing. Singles are no longer meeting in bars, they are meeting behind smartphone screens. Source: CNN Money Date: February 13, 2015 Questions for Discussion: 1. Have you signed up for any dating apps? Have you had any success on them? 2. Do you have any dating app “horror” stories?

The Psychology Of Notifications

Posted by & filed under addiction, app, Business Intelligence, business models, industry analysis, marketing, national culture, Personalization, smartphones, social impacts, Social Media, telecomunications, user habits.

Description: In order to entice users, apps need to build notification triggers that are thoughtful, interesting and engaging or they risk being uninstalled. Source: TechCrunch Date: February 5, 2015 In his famed experiments, Ivan Pavlov trained his dogs to associate mealtime with the ring of a bell. Pavlov found he could elicit an involuntary physical response… Read more »

4 Bad Things Internet Companies Can’t Do Anymore — If the FCC Gets its Way

Posted by & filed under Analytics, bandwidth, Business Intelligence, Denial of service, Digital Policy, e-payment, Ecommerce, industry analysis, IS ethics, ISPs, WI-Fi, wireless networks.

Description: If the FCC approves those new net neutrality rules, you’ll enjoy some extra protections. Source: CNN Money Date: February 6, 2015 Sure, there’s disagreement about how to best ensure net neutrality — an Internet where the cable owners don’t discriminate between the traffic on their networks. But one thing is certain: Internet providers have played dirty… Read more »