Archive For

February 2013

MWC 2013 Day 1 – Writer’s block

                MWC is bigger than ever but the frantic rushing around has given way to a more leisurely...

Firefox OS – The Vital Promise

              The success of Firefox hinges on a single promise. Lots of attendees and lots of partners were present...

Android and Windows – Hit and hope

          Blue stack is a nice idea but it is just not practical.  Android applications are available on PCs, Macs and...

Samsung TV – Iceberg dodger

          Samsung’s software is poor but it is learning how to dodge the icebergs in its path. Afraid to get lost...

Instagram vs. Twitter – Picture power.

          I am becoming increasingly concerned regarding Twitter’s long-term ability to monetise its service. It was some months ago when Instagram...

Microsoft Office – Play with fire

          Microsoft needs to see the wood for the trees if it wants to maintain loyalty. Microsoft has changed the terms...

Samsung Rex – King Cnut

          Rex is not strong enough to hold back the tide of Asha.  Samsung has renewed its assault on the forgotten...

HPQ – size 12s

          This new excursion into tablets and smartphones has all the hallmarks of the malaise that currently grips HPQ.  Not content...

Dell – Greed and fear

          I see the possibility that the whole deal collapses.   Some investors seem to think that they have a right to benefit in...

Samsung – Borrowed time

          Hardware has made Samsung great but it must now repeat that success in software. Samsung’s great talent has always been...